Uganda's Ranchers Finest Ltd has shipped its first consignment of processed beef to Ethiopia's Diamond Hotel and Restaurant Group, marking a significant step in expanding the country's value-added agricultural exports. The shipment was flagged off at the company's processing facility in Kawempe and initiates a formal supply agreement, according to SoftPower News.

South African cherries can now be exported to China under what The Citizen describes as a “record-breaking” deal, according to the South African outlet. The report says the agreement opens the Chinese market to local cherry producers and highlights a potential benefit for the sector. It adds that the next step is a similar partnership covering South African blueberry exports, as proposed by China.

South African cherry producers have secured first-ever access to China's import market, valued at R52.8 billion, according to IOL. The landmark export deal is expected to boost exports and investment while creating approximately 600 jobs in the sector. The agreement marks a significant breakthrough for South Africa's agricultural industry, opening a lucrative new market for local cherry growers.

Mncane Mthunzi has taken on a leading role representing South Africa's automotive industry at a difficult time for the sector. According to TechCentral, the country's vehicle exports to the United States have collapsed by 74%, while the transition to new energy vehicles is stalling. Mthunzi now carries the fight to defend and reposition the industry as it faces mounting pressure from shifting global trade conditions and the uncertain pace of electrification in the domestic market.

Tanzania's Deputy Minister for Industry and Trade, Dennis Londo, has pledged to remove unnecessary trade barriers and simplify investment procedures to help local industries produce competitive goods and expand into regional and global markets. He made the commitment while opening the 21st Mwanza East African Trade Fair (MEATF-2026) in Ilemela Municipality, stressing that quality products are key to accessing African markets, according to Daily News.

DHL Express and Absa Group have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to expand the DHL GoTrade programme across Sub-Saharan Africa, according to TechTrends KE. The partnership aims to help small and medium-sized enterprises overcome barriers to cross-border trade and reach international markets. The agreement combines DHL's logistics and trade expertise with Absa Group's banking services. The initiative targets SME growth by easing access to global commerce for African businesses.