Market Insights
How AfCFTA Is Reshaping Intra-African B2B Trade in 2026
The African Continental Free Trade Area is creating new trade corridors and opportunities. Here is what B2B traders need to know.
Kwame AsanteFeb 20, 20268 min read
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Insights & resources
Market intelligence, trade guides, platform updates, and deep dives on African B2B commerce.
Trust & Safety
5 Things to Look For When Verifying an African Supplier
From business registration to factory audits, here is our framework for evaluating supplier credibility in emerging markets.
Fatima Al-HassanFeb 12, 20265 min read
Payments
Guide to Cross-Border Payment Methods in Africa
Mobile money, LCs, escrow, and bank transfers -- a comprehensive guide to the payment landscape for African trade.
Amina OkaforFeb 4, 202610 min read
Sourcing
Seasonal Sourcing Calendar: When to Buy African Commodities
Cocoa, coffee, cashews, and more -- understanding harvest cycles and optimal sourcing windows for key African exports.
James MwangiJan 25, 20267 min read
Engineering
How We Built a Multi-Layer Supplier Verification System
A technical deep-dive into how TradeAxis verifies 12,000+ suppliers across 47 markets with six layers of checks.
Amina OkaforJan 15, 202612 min read
Operations
Export Documentation: A Checklist for African Exporters
Certificates of origin, phytosanitary certificates, bills of lading -- everything you need to ship goods out of Africa.
James MwangiJan 5, 20266 min read
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