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How Kenyan SMEs Can Get Export-Ready in 3 Simple Steps
Kenya’s entrepreneurs are some of the most creative and hardworking on the continent. From farmers harvesting world-class coffee and tea in the highlands, to artisans weaving textiles and designers crafting unique fashion, the country is full of products with global potential. But for many small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), turning that...
Africa’s Free Trade Zones & SEZs: A Gateway to Intra-African Growth
Introduction With over 200 Special Economic Zones (SEZs) operating across the continent, Africa is positioning itself to become a global hub for trade, industrialization, and investment. These zones provide a framework for export-oriented manufacturing, value addition, and logistics that are essential for scaling African businesses and attracting...
Bank-Ready: The Ultimate Guide to SME Credit Access in Africa
The Guide to SME Credit Access in Africa Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) are the heartbeat of Africa's economy. With over 90% of businesses classified as SMEs and generating 80%+ of employment in many countries, their importance cannot be overstated. Yet, most African SMEs are locked out of formal financial systems . This guide outlines...
Africa’s SME Powerhouse: The Engine Driving African Trade Growth
Published by: AMBESA.com Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) are the undisputed backbone of Africa’s economy . From local retail shops in Accra to manufacturing hubs in Nairobi, these businesses are responsible for up to 90% of all enterprises in Africa , according to the African Development Bank (Source 1) . In this first edition of...
Powering Africa’s Next Generation of Trade
International Youth Day 2025: Powering Africa’s Next Generation of Trade Introduction - Africa’s Youth Are the Engine of Trade In boardrooms, at bustling markets, in startup hubs, and across digital marketplaces, a silent revolution is underway - and it’s led by Africa’s youth. By 2030, Africa will be home to 42% of the world’s youth . This...
She Builds Africa Women Are the Backbone of African Trade Women make up nearly 60% of informal cross-border traders in Africa , yet they face unequal access to capital, networks, and digital tools. “I sold everything from mangoes to millet at the Uganda–Kenya border. But without a formal channel, I was always at risk...
How AMBESA.com Is Transforming African Trade
FROM VISION TO VENTURES Across Africa, thousands of quality-driven businesses - from cooperatives producing shea butter in Ghana to fashion manufacturers in Ethiopia - operate in isolation. Despite their world-class craftsmanship and unique offerings, many remain unknown to regional and international buyers. The challenge isn’t the product - it’s...
How AMBESA.com is Building the Infrastructure for a Borderless African Marketplace Africa Is Trading. Are You? Across the continent, a silent revolution is underway. Small businesses are growing. Borders are loosening. Markets are awakening. Africa — long seen as the world’s supplier of raw materials — is now trading with itself....
In African B2B trade, delivery isn’t just a task - it’s a trust contract. As the continent undergoes a digital renaissance - with improved connectivity, growing SME participation, and the rise of e-commerce platforms - one challenge quietly decides the fate of millions in trade: logistics . Behind every successful B2B transaction lies a silent...
The State of B2B E-Commerce in Africa: Growth, Challenges, and Opportunities Africa's B2B e-commerce sector is experiencing unprecedented growth, positioning itself as one of the continent's most promising digital frontiers. With the African e-commerce market reaching $317 billion in 2024 and projected to grow to over $1 trillion by 2033, the B2B...
