News Archives - Istanbul Africa Trade Company https://www.istanbulafrica.com/category/news/ Import, Export and Investment Wed, 10 Jan 2024 09:02:45 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.8.2 https://www.istanbulafrica.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/cropped-Site-Identity-Final-Logo-1-32x32.png News Archives - Istanbul Africa Trade Company https://www.istanbulafrica.com/category/news/ 32 32 Gordion Partners: Turkish Citizenship and Investment Opportunities https://www.istanbulafrica.com/gordion-partners-turkish-citizenship-and-investment-opportunities/ https://www.istanbulafrica.com/gordion-partners-turkish-citizenship-and-investment-opportunities/#respond Wed, 10 Jan 2024 09:00:48 +0000 https://www.istanbulafrica.com/?p=5197 At Istanbul Africa Trade Company, our mission is to create bridges of commerce between African countries and Turkey, offering unparalleled […]

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At Istanbul Africa Trade Company, our mission is to create bridges of commerce between African countries and Turkey, offering unparalleled import-export services. In line with our commitment to providing holistic solutions, we are excited to introduce our esteemed partner, Gordion Partners. Renowned for their expertise in facilitating Turkish citizenship through investment, Gordion Partners offers a comprehensive suite of services designed for foreign individuals and companies aiming to invest in Turkey. In this detailed blog post, we will explore the various services offered by Gordion Partners and guide you on how to leverage their expertise to your advantage. Discover more about Gordion Partners at www.investment.com.tr.

Real Estate Investment in Turkey

Investing in Turkish real estate is not only a lucrative venture but also a pathway to Turkish citizenship. Gordion Partners offers an array of real estate investment options. With a minimum investment of $400,000 in real estate, foreigners can embark on a journey towards obtaining Turkish citizenship. Gordion Partners provides end-to-end support in this process, from selecting the right property to handling all the necessary legal formalities.

Opening a Bank Account in Turkey

As part of the investment process, opening a bank account in Turkey is a prerequisite. Gordion Partners simplifies this task by assisting clients through every step. Their team ensures that the bank account opening process is seamless, advising on the best banking options and facilitating the necessary paperwork.

Citizenship by Investment Services

Gordion Partners stands out with their tailored Citizenship by Investment services. They understand the nuances of this process and provide personalized solutions to ensure compliance with all the requirements for a successful citizenship application. Their expertise covers not just the investment aspect but also the legal and administrative procedures involved.

Citizenship Application and Residence Permit Application

Navigating the citizenship application can be complex. Gordion Partners offers comprehensive assistance throughout this process, including the preparation and submission of all required documents. Additionally, they assist in the Residence Permit Application, which is a crucial step in the journey towards Turkish citizenship.

Choosing the Right Real Estate

Selecting the right property is critical for your investment. Gordion Partners’ deep knowledge of the Turkish real estate market enables them to provide expert advice on choosing properties that will yield the best value and meet the requirements for the citizenship application.

Additional Services

Beyond these core services, Gordion Partners also offers a range of additional services to cater to the diverse needs of their clients. This includes detailed real estate investment advisory, house decoration services to turn your new property into a home, furniture selection for your property, and comprehensive real estate brokerage services for a holistic investment experience.

Conclusion

Partnering with Gordion Partners through Istanbul Africa Trade Company opens up a world of opportunities for those looking to invest in Turkey and acquire Turkish citizenship. Their expertise, coupled with our commitment to facilitating strong trade ties, creates a powerful synergy for anyone looking to expand their horizons in Turkey. Visit Gordion Partners at www.investment.com.tr to embark on a seamless investment journey and explore the path to becoming a part of the vibrant Turkish community.

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Official Partnership in the Democratic Republic of Congo https://www.istanbulafrica.com/official-partnership-in-the-democratic-republic-of-congo/ https://www.istanbulafrica.com/official-partnership-in-the-democratic-republic-of-congo/#respond Wed, 04 Nov 2020 10:26:25 +0000 https://www.istanbulafrica.com/?p=4836 Istanbul Africa Trade Company and Mr. Adrien Mizuma are officially partners in the Congolese (DRC) market. Mr. Adrien is the […]

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Istanbul Africa Trade Company and Mr. Adrien Mizuma are officially partners in the Congolese (DRC) market. Mr. Adrien is the executive director of The Congolese Chamber of Commerce in Great Britain. He will serve as our market leader in the Democratic Republic of Congo. Our clients can reach to Mr. Adrien for their trade requests.

Contact of Adrien Mizuma:
Address: 27 Old Gloucester St, London WC1N 3AX, United Kingdom
Phone: +44 79 7266 5927
Email: adrien.mizuma@cccgb.uk

About Adrien Mizuma

Adrien has more than 10 years’ experience in Entrepreneurship, Community Development & Social Enterprise creation. He worked in Managerial level for different settings including One Africa Partnership and NCISE (New Communities in Social Enterprises), providing leadership & outreach support to new and emerging new community social enterprise organisations in Nottingham, Derby and Leicester in United Kingdom.

Adrien is currently an Insurance Business Consultant at Precise Protect and the Executive Director & Business Development Manager of the Congolese Chamber of Commerce in Great Britain. He is in charge of Public Relations, Investments and Market Entry.

Adrien holds a BA (Hons) Degree from De Montfort University (Leicester) in 2007 and successfully completed a High Advance Practice Diploma in Housing and Welfare Management at London Trans-Atlantic College.

Istanbul Africa Trade Company

Istanbul Africa Trade Istanbul Panaromic_Fotor

Istanbul Africa Trade Company is the distributor of 16 Turkish corporations, collectively having more than 150,000 sqm production area, 1,500+ employees and $120 Million annual revenue. We operate in consumer goods, building materials and machinery sectors. Our product range includes baby diapers, packaged food, construction machinery, building materials, chemicals, mining machinery, and other 120 product types.

Our headquarters are located in Istanbul, Turkey and we have corporate partners in Ghana, Zimbabwe, Uganda, Cameroon and the Democratic Republic of Congo.  We are planning to open a new office in Johannesburg, South Africa in 2021.

Our brand in the food sector is Farbelli: www.farbelli.com

Our brand in the cleaning sector is Proclex: www.proclex.com

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Official Partnership in Cameroon https://www.istanbulafrica.com/official-partnership-in-cameroon/ https://www.istanbulafrica.com/official-partnership-in-cameroon/#respond Tue, 20 Oct 2020 06:29:24 +0000 https://www.istanbulafrica.com/?p=4778 Istanbul Africa Trading Company and Bliss International Holdings are officially partners in the Cameroonian market. Our clients can henceforth reach […]

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Istanbul Africa Trading Company and Bliss International Holdings are officially partners in the Cameroonian market. Our clients can henceforth reach out to Bliss International Holdings for their export and import requests by placing their orders in containers through their sales team.

Contact of Bliss International Holdings:
Address: Bliss International Holdings, Cité Verte, Yaoundé, Cameroon
Phone: +237 6 7979 9505
Phone 2: +237 2 2222 9249
Email: info@bliss-holdings.com

About Bliss International Holdings

Founded in 2010 by Chi Chi Ladislav, Bliss International Holdings (Bliss) is a Sole Proprietorship Company with HQ in Yaoundé but operates throughout the Cameroonian territory. Upon inception, it has been the pinnacle in the audio-visual landscape in Cameroon. Bliss was first created to handle multimedia demands that existed in the market at the time. With the passing of time and fast-changing needs of our clients and country, we decided to extend our tentacles way beyond to exploit our full potentials in events management exportation, importation, transport and logistics as well as Marketing and Sales operations Management.

Bliss International Holdings is most renowned for her outstanding output and business orientation. We have been a partner of choice to local as well as international bodies who have over the years remained loyal to our services and still recommend us to all and sundry.

Bliss officially became a business partner with Istanbul Africa Trade Company in October 2020 with the main objective of capturing and conquering the Cameroonian market both in the FMCG and machinery business.

Chi Chi Ladislav, Managing Director of Bliss International Holdings

Chi Chi Ladislav is the founder and owner of Bliss International Holdings; a multimedia and consultancy firm which doubles as the market representative for Istanbul trading Africa Company in Cameroon.

Chi Chi is an experienced multimedia expert who is renowned for his audio-visual prowess all over the national territory. His company which was founded in 2010 carries out diverse activities ranging from multimedia production, importation, exportation, transport, construction and events management. His proven business skillset and leadership makes him outstanding throughout the national territory.

He is a certified Tv Producer and also Digital Communication expert from Roycan Audio Systemas.

Istanbul Africa Trade Company

Istanbul Africa Trade Istanbul Panaromic_Fotor

Istanbul Africa Trade Company is the distributor of 16 Turkish corporations, collectively having more than 150,000 sqm production area, 1,500+ employees and $120 Million annual revenue. We operate in consumer goods, building materials and machinery sectors. Our product range includes baby diapers, packaged food, construction machinery, building materials, chemicals, mining machinery, and other 120 product types.

Our headquarters are located in Istanbul, Turkey and we have corporate partners in Ghana, Zimbabwe and Uganda.  We are planning to open a new office in Johannesburg, South Africa in 2021.

Our brand in the food sector is Farbelli: www.farbelli.com

Our brand in the cleaning sector is Proclex: www.proclex.com

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Top 25 Largest and Fastest Growing Cities in Africa https://www.istanbulafrica.com/top-25-largest-and-fastest-growing-cities-in-africa/ https://www.istanbulafrica.com/top-25-largest-and-fastest-growing-cities-in-africa/#respond Sat, 19 Sep 2020 09:01:31 +0000 https://www.istanbulafrica.com/?p=4444 The population and urbanization rate in Africa are rising simultaneously. This leads to the expansion of existing cities and the […]

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The population and urbanization rate in Africa are rising simultaneously. This leads to the expansion of existing cities and the emergence of new urban areas. The population of Africa is expected to double by 2050 and to reach more than 2 billion people. 

According to the research of the World Economic Forum, the fastest growing cities in Africa are Lagos, Kinshasa, Cairo, Luanda and Nairobi. 

Below you can find the list of the top 25 largest African cities in terms of population and growth rate.

 

Lagos, Nigeria - 21 Million

Lagos, Nigeria City View

Lagos is located in the Western Coast of Nigeria and it is the most populous city in Nigeria. Lagos is the financial and business center of Nigeria with more than 20 million population. Lagos is also home of the largest port of Nigeria.

Cairo, Egypt - 20.5 Million

Cairo, Egypt - Africa City View

Cairo is the capital of Egypt. It is one of the largest cities in Africa with more than 20 million people living in the urban area. Cairo is located near the Nile Delta, in the center of Egypt. The city is renowned for its historic culture dating back to Ancient Egypt. It is an important hub for business, finance and trade.

Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of Congo - 14.3 Million

Kinshasa, DR Congo - Africa City View

Kinshasa is located alongside the Congo River and it is facing Brazzaville, Republic of Congo. The city is the capital of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). The economy of DRC is heavily dependent on Kinshasa. The official language is French.

Giza, Egypt - 8.8 Million

Giza, Egypt - Africa City View

Giza is located alongside the Nile River and it is very close to Cairo. The pyramids are located very close to the city center. It is an important hub for tourism and trade.

Luanda, Angola - 8.4 Million

Luanda, Angola - Africa City View

Luanda is the capital of Angola, it is also the largest city in the country. The Port of Luanda contributes greatly to the city economy. The government and headquarters of major companies are located in the city.

Dar es Salaam, Tanzania - 6 Million

Dar es Salaam, Tanzania - Africa City View

Dar es Salaam is the largest city of Tanzania with a population of more than 6 million people. Although the capital is Dodoma, many government offices and embassies are located in Dar es Salaam. The Port of Dar es Salaam acts as the main contributor to the city economy. The city grows thanks to the import, distribution, export and trade activities.

Johannesburg, South Africa - 5.8 Million

Johannesburg, South Africa - Africa City View

Johannesburg is the largest city in South Africa and the financial heart of the country. Most of the international companies and banks are located in the city. The city hosted the 2010 FIFA World Cup. It is home of the University of Johannesburg and University of Witwatersrand.

Khartoum, Sudan - 5.3 Million

Khartoum, Sudan - Africa City View

Khartoum is the capital of Sudan. Khartoum is located at the merge of Nile River. The city is the home of banking, trade and manufacturing activities in Sudan.

Alexandria, Egypt - 5.2 Million

Alexandria, Egypt - Africa City View

Alexandria is a coastal city on the Mediterranean Sea. It is a touristic destination. Also, the city has a developed industry thanks to natural gas and oil pipelines from Suez.

Abidjan, Ivory Coast - 4.8 Million

Abidjan Cote D'ivoire - Africa City View

Abidjan is the business capital of Ivory Coast (Cote d’Ivoire). It is located on the coast of the Atlantic Ocean. The city is growing very rapidly and the population is expected to pass 6 million in the next 10 years. 

Cape Town, South Africa - 4.6 Million

Cape Town, South Africa - Africa City View

Cape Town is the legislative capital of South Africa. The economy of the city heavily relies on tourism. The attractions are Cape Floristic Region, Table Mountain and Cape Point.

Nairobi, Kenya - 4.4 Million

Nairobi, Kenya - Africa City View

Nairobi is the capital of Kenya. Many companies and international organizations are headquartered in Kenya. United Nations Environment Programme (UN Environment) and the United Nations Office at Nairobi (UNON) are located in the city.

Casablanca, Morocco - 4.2 Million

Casablanca, Morocco - Africa City View

Casablanca is the largest city in Morocco. It is located on the coast of the Atlantic Ocean. The Port of Casablanca is located near the city and it is one of the largest ports in the world. The city is renowned for its historic landmarks. 

Accra, Ghana - 4.2 Million

Accra, Ghana - Africa City View

Accra is the capital of Ghana and it is the most populated city. The ministries, banks, corporations and non-governmental organizations are located in the city. The city is very close to the Tema Port.

Algiers, Algeria - 3.9 Million

Algiers, Algeria - Africa City View

Algiers is the largest city in Algeria and it is the capital city. The city is located on the Mediterranean Sea. It is the economic capital of Algeria.

Kano, Nigeria - 3.9 Million

Kano, Nigeria City View

Kano is the second-largest city in Nigeria and it is the economic heart of Northern Nigeria. The city is developing very fast and it offers many investment and business opportunities, especially  in the construction sector.

Douala, Cameroon - 3.7 Million

Douala, Cameroon - Africa City View

Douala is located on the Atlantic Ocean. It is the largest city and the economic heart of Cameroon. The port in Douala serves to neighboring states: Gabon, Congo, Chad, Equatorial Guinea, Central African Republic and Cameroon.

Addis Ababa, Ethiopia - 3.4 Million

Addis Ababa, Ethiopia - Africa City View

The headquarters of the African Union and United Nations Economic Commission for Africa are located in Addis Ababa. The city is the capital of Ethiopia and the largest city in the country. It is referred to as the political capital as Africa. The city has a vibrant cultural and economic life.

Durban, South Africa- 3.4 Million

Durban, South Africa - Africa City View

Durban is the third-largest city in South Africa. It is located on the coast of the Indian Ocean. The city has a vibrant business life thanks to the Port of Durban. 

Kumasi, Ghana - 3.3 Million

Kumasi, Ghana- Africa City View

Kumasi is a historic metropolitan city in Ghana. The city was the capital of the Ashanti Empire. The city is the second populous city in Ghana and it has a busy economic life.

Lusaka, Zambia - 2.5 Million

Lusaka, Zambia - Africa City View

Lusaka is the most populous city in Zambia and it serves as the capital. The city is the headquarter of many corporations, financial services firms and government agencies.

Bamako, Mali - 2.4 Million

Bamako, Mali - Africa City View

Bamako is the capital of Mali. It is the largest city. There are textiles, processed meat, and metal goods factories and mining activities in the city.

Mogadishu, Somalia - 2.4 Million

Mogadishu, Somalia - Africa City View

Mogadishu is the capital of Somalia. It has an important port on the Indian Ocean. The city is known for import, export, manufacturing and distribution activities thanks to the logistics advantage of the port.

Conakry, Guinea - 1.7 Million

Conakry, Guinea - Africa City View

Conakry is located on the Atlantic Ocean. The city is the capital of Guinea and the largest city. The city is the cultural and economic center of Guinea.

Kampala, Uganda - 1.6 Million

Kampala, Uganda - Africa City View

Kampala is the capital of Uganda. The population of Uganda is growing rapidly with an annual population increase rate of 4%. It ranks high on the living indexes.   

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Strengthening relations between Turkey and Africa in times of coronavirus https://www.istanbulafrica.com/strengthening-relations-between-turkey-and-africa-in-times-of-coronavirus/ https://www.istanbulafrica.com/strengthening-relations-between-turkey-and-africa-in-times-of-coronavirus/#respond Sun, 28 Jun 2020 13:11:36 +0000 https://www.istanbulafrica.com/?p=3760 Turkey directed its diplomacy towards Africa in order to strengthen its relations with African countries on the basis of mutual […]

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Turkey directed its diplomacy towards Africa in order to strengthen its relations with African countries on the basis of mutual benefits and mutual respect. In the last decade, Turkey increased the number of embassies in Africa from 12 to 42. In addition, the Turkish Government plans to open 10 more embassies in the coming years. In order to establish a long-term partnership, Turkey provides more scholarship for African students to study in Turkish universities. Moreover, Turkish Airlines are reaching to more destinations in Africa.

US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo thanked Turkey for sending medical aid to the USA.

Turkey is committed to strengthen its relationship with African countries, in the good times and also in the bad times. During the coronavirus pandemic, Turkey did not hesitate to help African countries in fighting against the virus.  Turkey has so far delivered aid to more than 80 countries around the globe to help their efforts in fight against the coronavirus outbreak. The countries that Turkey sent medical supplies include United States of America and United Kingdom as well. In Africa, Turkey sent medical and humanitarian aid to more than 10 countries, including South Africa, Niger, Chad and Burkina Faso.

A Turkish military cargo plane is being prepared to deliver medical supplies to UK.

Turkey is helping African countries battle COVID-19

Turkey never hesitates to send medical supplies and humanitarian aid in the bad times of its partners. So far, Turkey sent medical aid to South Africa, Senegal, Somalia, Uganda, Lesotho, Mozambique, Chad, Niger, Burkina Faso and Eswatini. The aid packages include necessary items in fighting the coronavirus pandemic: modern testing kits, medical masks, protective overalls, gloves, and disinfectants.

Turkey delivered medical aid to South Africa to be used in hospitals against the coronavirus outbreak.
Turkey sent food aid to Uganda amid pandemic.
Turkish medical and humanitarian aid reached Niger.
Turkish military cargo plane is scheduled to arrive Chad with medical supplies.

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Our Newspaper Article on Zambia Daily Mail https://www.istanbulafrica.com/our-newspaper-article-on-zambia-daily-mail/ https://www.istanbulafrica.com/our-newspaper-article-on-zambia-daily-mail/#respond Tue, 05 May 2020 14:42:19 +0000 https://www.istanbulafrica.com/?p=3471 05.05.2020  One of our company executives Mete Unal wrote an article regarding Zambia’s rising construction sector and industrialization agenda. Our […]

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05.05.2020 

One of our company executives Mete Unal wrote an article regarding Zambia’s rising construction sector and industrialization agenda. Our article was published on the front page of Zambia Daily Mail, the best-selling newspaper in Zambia.

 

Read our article

To support Zambia’s construction sector and industrialisation agenda, Turkish investors will start supplying the country with machinery and building materials.

Istanbul Africa Trade Company director of supply chain Mete Unal said Zambia is among Africa’s fastest growing economies with a strong construction base.

“We are ready to supply the Zambian market with heavy machinery, food processing, packaging, road making and mining machines,” Mr Unal said in an interview recently.

He said Zambia is a fast developing country that Turkey wants to conduct business with.

Mr Unal said to promote Zambian goods in Turkey,
it requires standardised products and credibility from
manufacturers.

Considering that Zambia’s trade opportunities are tilted towards China, South Africa and the Democratic Republic of Congo, among others, Mr Unal urged Zambians to explore the European market.

“Turkey and other European countries can potentially be strong partners for Zambia in trade. There is increased demand in Turkey for tropical products and Zambian entrepreneurs can exploit the opportunity,” he said.

On the negative and positive impact of coronavirus, Mr Unal said companies should adapt to the new business environment to thrive.

He said travel bans and lockdowns have affected
sales and marketing, making it impossible to conduct face-to-face meetings with international clients.

Mr Unal said the company is using its business network in Turkey to boost sales in African countries.

“While businesses risk shutting down, the packaged
food and health care sectors have seen increased sales and higher price level during global lockdowns of the economies,” he said.

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