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<p>In its annual Emerging Markets Logistics Index Agility says the global recession and COVID-19 pandemic disrupted supply chains and forced logistics professionals to adapt to new realities. In its ranking on Logistics, Nigeria rose five places overall to 30th while also becoming a top 10 market for domestic Logistics opportunities. As African countries look to take advantage of the AFCFTA, Geoffrey White, the CEO of Agility Africa joins CNBC Africa for more.</p>


AfCFTA: How African countries rank on logistics

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<p>The CEO of Agility Africa says the continent’s long-view as the riskiest place to do business, might not look as risky in relation to other regions in a post-pandemic environment. Geoffrey White speaks to CNBC Africa’s Esther Awoniyi on Africa’s huge potential despite the pandemic, more so the opportunities in the region post-pandemic.</p>


Agility Africa CEO on Africa’s risk perception post-COVID-19

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<p>Agility is building a network of international-standard logistics parks in key markets across Africa to support the development of domestic and regional trade. CNBC Africa caught up with Geoffrey White, CEO Agility Africa to share more on how the company plans to strategize around the continental free trade area.</p>


How Agility plans to benefit from Africa’s new free trade area

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<p>Global manufacturers operating in Africa are increasingly seeking to localise their business models. This is because technology has brought cost savings and efficiency gains to setting up on the ground. Geoffrey White, CEO of Agility explains why exporting finished products made in the USA and China to Africa could soon be a thing of the past.</p>


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AfCFTA: How African countries rank on logistics

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AfCFTA: How African countries rank on logistics

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