East African horticulture players push for regional trade reforms
East African horticulture players are pushing for removal of trade barriers and harmonisation of standards to make it easier for farmers and exporters to trade within the region and access global markets. The call came on September 22, 2026 during the launch of the Horticultural Council for Eastern Africa (HoCEA) in Nairobi, where industry players […]
Ethiopia’s Green Energy Drives Electric Mobility Transition – Trademark Africa
Addis Ababa — Ethiopia’s abundant renewable electricity resources provide a strong strategic foundation for transitioning from diesel-powered transport to electric mobility, according to TradeMark Africa. The organization highlighted the move’s potential to reduce transport costs, cut carbon emissions, and enhance regional trade competitiveness. Ewnetu Taye, TradeMark Africa’s Country Director for Ethiopia, shared these insights in […]
Why Kenya must rethink its flower, perishable trade strategy
The global flower market is both vibrant and fiercely competitive, with Kenya standing as a key player. Yet behind the industry’s blooming success lies a tangle of challenges — from environmental strains to economic pressures — that threaten its future. Addressing these issues with innovation and resilience is essential to sustain growth and secure long-term […]
West African Corridors Still Face Common Rules and Digital Customs Gaps
Officials from Benin, Burkina Faso, Niger and Togo met in Cotonou on Tuesday, September 15, to discuss a proposed four-country road transport agreement. Organized by the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD), the meeting aimed to align national regulations and facilitate the movement of goods along the subregion’s main corridors. The meeting follows […]
Africa must strengthen regional trade in light of recent global tariff tensions
This article sets out, Africa’s short and longer-term priorities at the trade-sustainability nexus, and some proposals on strategies for advancing African sustainability prospects within the global trading system.
Denmark Invests $300,000 to Unlock New Export Opportunities for Uganda’s Horticulture
Kampala, Uganda – 21 September 2026: Denmark has announced a $300,000 (UGX 1.05 billion) grant to HortiFresh, Uganda’s business membership organisation for the fresh fruits and vegetables sector, to help Ugandan horticultural exporters reach international markets more competitively. Implemented through TradeMark Africa’s Sustainable Inclusive Trade in Africa (SITA) programme, the two-year partnership will support exporters […]
Africa’s tea sector looks beyond volume as digital transformation opens new pathways to value
This article sets out, Africa’s short and longer-term priorities at the trade-sustainability nexus, and some proposals on strategies for advancing African sustainability prospects within the global trading system.
Le prochain dividende commercial de l’Afrique de l’Est réside dans l’interconnexion de ses systèmes
NAIROBI : L’Afrique de l’Est doit relier et développer ses systèmes de commerce numérique, ses accords régionaux de transit et ses réformes frontalières afin de réduire les coûts de transport des marchandises et de soutenir la croissance régionale, a déclaré David Beer, directeur général de TradeMark Africa, lors du Forum des PDG et des investisseurs […]
East Africa’s next trade dividend lies in connecting its systems
This article sets out, Africa’s short and longer-term priorities at the trade-sustainability nexus, and some proposals on strategies for advancing African sustainability prospects within the global trading system.
Rwanda’s large avocado airlift connects 1,000 farmers to the UAE market
This article sets out, Africa’s short and longer-term priorities at the trade-sustainability nexus, and some proposals on strategies for advancing African sustainability prospects within the global trading system.