Insights
Analysis and commentary on cross-border settlement, supplier relationships, and market opportunities across Africa's frontier markets.
Every business trading across African borders knows this feeling. The commercial deal is done. The purchase order is signed. The goods are ready to ship. And then the payment stalls. Not because the buyer lacks funds, but because the settlement infrastructure between local currency and USD does not move at the speed of commerce. In our experience, this affects a significant volume of trade across the continent each year.
Read articleWe have observed the same pattern across several African markets. A multinational signs a long-term supply agreement. Volumes are strong. The commercial relationship is excellent. And then one quarter, payments slow down — not because of cash flow, but because of settlement mechanics.
Read articleMozambique does not get the attention it deserves from international business. That is starting to change. The country's import demand is shaped by major project cycles and growing urban consumption, with South Africa, China, India, and the UAE as the primary source markets.
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