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The Cold-Chain Imperative: De-Risking Pharmaceutical and Agricultural Exports in SADC
The Hidden Cost of Logistical Failure In the structural architecture of the AfCFTA, the movement of temperature-sensitive goods—ranging from high-value pharmaceuticals to fresh agricultural produce—is the most significant logistical bottleneck.…
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Beyond Asphalt: Solving the 75% Information Bottleneck in SADC Trade
A commercial shipment of mining components traveling from Gaborone to Lubumbashi rarely gets stuck because a road is unpaved. It gets stuck because verifying the importing entity’s tax status, corporate…
Jun 14 min read -
Traceability and Logistics of Botswana Beef to Barcelona: A Farm-to-Boqueria Journey
Introduction. Traceability and Logistics of Botswana Beef to Barcelona: A Farm-to-Boqueria Journey. The trade of high-quality beef between Botswana and the European Union is a prime example of a complex…
Aug 229 min read -
Deepening Economic Ties: An Overview of the EU-SADC Trade Agreement
The agreement between the European Union (EU) and the Southern African Development Community (SADC) Is a crucial step towards deepening trade and economic ties between the two regions. The agreement…
May 315 min read -
Connecting Madrid and SADC: Building a Stronger Economic Future Together
Madrid, the capital city of Spain, has been at the forefront of economic growth in Europe in the past few decades. With its strategic location, favorable business climate, and skilled…
Mar 2122 min read -
The Southern African Development Community
Picture from SADC website The Southern African Development Community (SADC) is a regional organization that was established in 1980 to promote economic and political cooperation among southern African countries. With…
Feb 131 min read -
Botswana, Zambia and Zimbabwe a triangle of development
Botswana, Zambia and Zimbabwe are three countries in southern Africa that share a strong economic relationship based on trade, investment and regional integration. Over the years, these countries have made…
Feb 93 min read
