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Feb 2026

Expanding Across Africa’s 4 Premier Real Estate Markets: Strategic Guide for Multi-Market Footprints

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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N3 Blog Thurs 1a
19
Feb 2026

Build-to-Suit Corporate Campuses: Why CEOs of Africa’s Tier-1 Corporations Are Moving from Legacy Offices to ESG-Aligned, Zero-CAPEX Designs

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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N3 Insight Monday
16
Feb 2026

The 12-Month Corporate Real Estate Transformation Roadmap for African Corporations

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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Thursday Blog
12
Feb 2026

N3 Capital Africa’s 2026 Integrated Benchmark Report: Africa’s Logistics & Industrial Market – Executive Summary

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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N3 Insight 9 Februarya
09
Feb 2026

From “Dead Assets” to Growth Capital in 90 Days: Africa’s Corporate Real Estate Capital Strategy

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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N3 Blog 5 Feb
05
Feb 2026

Africa’s Top 20 Corporate Real Estate Optimization Opportunities (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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