$400 Million in Staple Foods Traded at the Eastern and Southern Africa Grain Trade Forum
The recently concluded Eastern and Southern Africa Grain B2B Forum in Dar es Salaam was a resounding success, with an impressive $400 million in staple foods traded. Hosted by TradeMark Africa (TMA), the Eastern Africa Grain Council (EAGC), and the Alliance for a Green Revolution in Africa (AGRA), the event brought together 150 delegates from […]
Eastern and Southern Africa Governments Commit to Facilitate Private Sector to Undertake Trade following signing of Grain Trade Contracts valued at USD 409M
[Dar es Salaam, Tanzania – July 17, 2024] TradeMark Africa (TMA), in collaboration with the Eastern Africa Grain Council (EAGC) and the Alliance for a Green Revolution in Africa (AGRA), successfully concluded a two-day Eastern and Southern Africa Public-Private Policy Dialogue and Grain Trade Business-to-Business Forum on July 16-17, 2024. The event convened 120 delegates, including […]
Trade Catalyst Africa appoints Antoinette Tesha as Investment Director
Posted on: July 9, 2024 Antoinette Tesha joins TCA with substantial experience in investments for export growth in both financial and development services sector. In her new role Antoinette will help lead TCA’s strategic partnerships with governments and the private sector. Nairobi, 3 July 2024: Trade Catalyst Africa (TCA), has appointed Ms Antoinette Tesha as its Investment […]
USAID and KEPSA Announce Partnership to Boost Kenyan SME Competitiveness within the AfCFTA
Nairobi, Kenya, July 09, 2024 – The United States government, through USAID’s Economic Recovery and Reform Activity (USAID-ERRA) program, implemented by TradeMark Africa (TMA) and funded by Feed the Future, has signed a grant agreement worth US$199,988, with the Kenya Private Sector Alliance (KEPSA). This collaboration will facilitate 160 Kenyan Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs), particularly […]
Embracing Resilience: A Call to Action on World Food Safety Day
This World Food Safety Day, under the theme “Prepare for the Unexpected,” we spotlight the critical challenges and innovative strides in combating aflatoxin contamination—a persistent threat to food security and public health in East Africa. At TradeMark Africa, our commitment to safeguarding our food systems is demonstrated through our extensive efforts to enhance food safety and facilitate […]
The AfCFTA, Mastercard Foundation and TradeMark Africa Collaborate on a Four-Year Fisheries Program to Empower Women and Youth in Africa
United Republic of Tanzania, Zanzibar, 25 June 2024: The African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) Secretariat, in partnership with the Mastercard Foundation and TradeMark Africa, has announced a four-year fisheries program to be implemented across seven countries to enable over 240,000 work opportunities and boost trade in fish and fish products by about $100 million by 2028. […]
Greening Growth: TradeMark Africa’s Climate-Conscious Commitment
By Trizer Omugar, Ben Mbindah and Njoki Mungai (TradeMark Africa) The United Nations’ World Environment Day (WED), celebrated annually on June 5, marks its 52nd year in 2024 with the global theme, “Our Land. Our Future. #GenerationRestoration.” We emphasise the importance of land restoration to enhance ecological health and productivity by reversing land degradation, halting […]
ECOWAS and TradeMark Africa Partner to Boost Trade Efficiency and Economic Prosperity in West Africa
Nairobi, Kenya, 30 May 2024: The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) and TradeMark Africa (TMA) today inked a strategic collaboration geared towards improving trade facilitation, opening transportation corridors, and promoting economic integration within West Africa. The collaborative agreement aims to enhance the use of digital technologies to improve trade efficiency, reduce trade barriers at […]
La CEDEAO et TradeMark Africa s’associent pour renforcer l’efficacité commerciale et la prospérité économique en Afrique de l’Ouest
Omar Alieu Touray, président de la Commission de la Communauté économique des États de l’Afrique de l’Ouest (CEDEAO) (G), et l’ambassadeur Erastus Mwencha, président du conseil d’administration de TradeMark Africa (D), signant un accord de collaboration visant à améliorer la facilitation du commerce et à promouvoir l’intégration économique en Afrique de l’Ouest. La signature a […]
TradeMark holds high level reflections with Canadian delegation on successes from partnership in driving greater access to trade for women
Global Affairs Canada (GAC) on May 17, 2024, met with TradeMark Africa (TMA) to take stock on CA$18 million partnership that has enhanced economic empowerment for women in trade and an inclusive trading environment at borders across East Africa. In a meeting led by TMA CEO Dave Beer, GAC Director General for Pan Africa Affairs, […]