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.

The Communications Authority of Kenya (CA) has announced a revised postal and courier market structure that introduces new licensing categories and updates regulations for courier companies, digital delivery platforms, and postal operators. This new framework, detailed in a gazette notice dated July 3, will take effect on August 2 and follows a public consultation process.

Official port statistics indicate that cargo traffic to and from the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) via the Port of Dar es Salaam and Tanga surged from 4,180,902 tonnes in 2024 to 7,239,741 tonnes in 2025, marking a 73.2 percent increase. This development positions the DRC as the largest transit cargo market for Tanzania's ports.

The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) and the African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) have reaffirmed their commitment to enhancing cooperation to promote cross-border trade and support the implementation of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA). This renewed partnership was emphasized during a working visit by the President and Chairman of Afreximbank, according to Vanguard.

Moneyweb examines what a reopening of the Canal could mean for South African businesses. According to Vernon Sinden of Investec Business and Commercial Banking, many clients have shifted from ocean freight to air freight due to market unpredictability and weather conditions, and are increasingly adopting just-in-time ordering. The article suggests that restored shipping through the Canal could reshape freight decisions and supply chain planning for local companies.

Nigeria recorded a trade surplus of N12.59 trillion in the second quarter of 2026, according to the National Bureau of Statistics. The NBS said total foreign trade with other countries reached N41.44 trillion during the period, with the surplus representing a 101.32% increase compared with the same quarter a year earlier. The figures come from the bureau’s Foreign Trade report and point to stronger export earnings relative to imports, though the blurb does not provide sector breakdowns.