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Simplified rates for bringing personal goods into the UK
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London-to-Accra economic growth summit ushers in new era of economic and investment agenda
The British High Commission in Accra, in partnership with the Bank of Ghana, will host the inaugural London-to-Accra Economic Growth Summit on 6 January 2026.
Overcoming Logistics Challenges in International Projects
International industrial projects promise opportunity, but also bring complications. For project leaders, engineers and logistics professionals, the question isn’t whether challenges will arise, but how they’ll be managed. From variable infrastructure to customs compliance, successful delivery across borders requires foresight, flexibility and the right partners.
Zimbabwe economy to grow 6%+ in 2014
Although not often thought of as a trading partner, Zimbabwe is yet another African country which is experiencing economic growth while the major economies of the world struggle. Recent official figures forecast Zimbabwe’s economy will grow 6.1% this year.
The country’s chief industries, offering potential for import-export, are agriculture, mining and construction. As a result of political problems and the collapse of the Zimbabwe dollar in 2009 the currencies used for trading here are the US Dollar, South African Rand and Botswanan Pula.