TradeMark Africa drives engagements to streamline and boost trade in West Africa
The Ministry of Commerce and Industry of Cote d’Ivoire in collaboration with TradeMark Africa (TMA) recently convened a two-day meeting for trade facilitation officials from Ghana and Côte d’Ivoire to deliberate on measures to enhance trade efficiencies between the two countries, focusing primarily on deepening customs cooperation. Facilitated with support from the UK International Development, […]
Nigeria’s roadmap to digital transformation under the AfCTA
Nigeria is positioning itself to lead the continent in digital commerce within the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) framework. Already, the country’s digital economy has transformed the way millions of citizens shop, bank, and communicate, reshaping the nation’s trade landscape and unlocking new pathways for economic growth. The AfCFTA aims to harmonize digital trade […]
TradeMark Africa s’engage à rationaliser et à stimuler le commerce en Afrique de l’Ouest
Le Ministère du Commerce et de l’Industrie de la Côte d’Ivoire, en collaboration avec TradeMark Africa (TMA), a récemment organisé une réunion de deux jours pour les responsables de la facilitation du commerce du Ghana et de la Côte d’Ivoire afin de délibérer sur les mesures visant à améliorer l’efficacité du commerce entre les deux […]
$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 […]