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Week 1 Blog 6-10 April a
07
Apr 2026

Pan-African Infrastructure as Institutional Asset Class: From Narrative to Cashflow Hierarchy

We understand that data is the greatest asset when it comes to analyzing and optimizing your supply chain performance. The First Sale Rule allows importers to use the price paid in the first, or earlier sale, as the basis for customs duty to be paid. Many importers purchase at the second sale, from a middleman vendor who serves as the go-between from the manufacturer to the importer. Paying duties on a lesser, first sale price, presents a tremendous savings opportunity, especially for the textiles and footwear industry, where apparel and sneakers are subject to higher duty rates.
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02 April 2026 Blog 1a
01
Apr 2026

Security Perfection in Practice: Title, Consents, and Enforceability Timelines

We understand that data is the greatest asset when it comes to analyzing and optimizing your supply chain performance. The First Sale Rule allows importers to use the price paid in the first, or earlier sale, as the basis for customs duty to be paid. Many importers purchase at the second sale, from a middleman vendor who serves as the go-between from the manufacturer to the importer. Paying duties on a lesser, first sale price, presents a tremendous savings opportunity, especially for the textiles and footwear industry, where apparel and sneakers are subject to higher duty rates.
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Blog 2
27
Mar 2026

Real Estate as a Strategic Asset Class: What African Executives Must Know in 2026

We understand that data is the greatest asset when it comes to analyzing and optimizing your supply chain performance. The First Sale Rule allows importers to use the price paid in the first, or earlier sale, as the basis for customs duty to be paid. Many importers purchase at the second sale, from a middleman vendor who serves as the go-between from the manufacturer to the importer. Paying duties on a lesser, first sale price, presents a tremendous savings opportunity, especially for the textiles and footwear industry, where apparel and sneakers are subject to higher duty rates.
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24 March 2026 a
24
Mar 2026

Investment Committee Memo Series The Africa IC Memo Template: Decision Gates, Downside Cases, and Covenants

We understand that data is the greatest asset when it comes to analyzing and optimizing your supply chain performance. The First Sale Rule allows importers to use the price paid in the first, or earlier sale, as the basis for customs duty to be paid. Many importers purchase at the second sale, from a middleman vendor who serves as the go-between from the manufacturer to the importer. Paying duties on a lesser, first sale price, presents a tremendous savings opportunity, especially for the textiles and footwear industry, where apparel and sneakers are subject to higher duty rates.
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Blog 19 March 2026 1b
19
Mar 2026

10 Forgotten Countries Where Unexploited Real Estate Potential Will Surprise GDP (2026 Edition)

We understand that data is the greatest asset when it comes to analyzing and optimizing your supply chain performance. The First Sale Rule allows importers to use the price paid in the first, or earlier sale, as the basis for customs duty to be paid. Many importers purchase at the second sale, from a middleman vendor who serves as the go-between from the manufacturer to the importer. Paying duties on a lesser, first sale price, presents a tremendous savings opportunity, especially for the textiles and footwear industry, where apparel and sneakers are subject to higher duty rates.
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Blog 17 March 2026 1a
16
Mar 2026

FX Convertibility Underwriting: Hard-Currency Cash Paths by Country

We understand that data is the greatest asset when it comes to analyzing and optimizing your supply chain performance. The First Sale Rule allows importers to use the price paid in the first, or earlier sale, as the basis for customs duty to be paid. Many importers purchase at the second sale, from a middleman vendor who serves as the go-between from the manufacturer to the importer. Paying duties on a lesser, first sale price, presents a tremendous savings opportunity, especially for the textiles and footwear industry, where apparel and sneakers are subject to higher duty rates.
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