Horticulture exporters find $2.8m niche in UK
EIGHT Tanzanian exporters have secured agreements to deliver 960 metric tonnes of fruits and vegetables to Britain, estimated at $2.8m annually if it is sustained. Anthony Chamanga, the Tanzania Horticultural Association (TAHA) chief development manager, said at a press conference yesterday that horticultural farmers are staring at an export windfall as the UK’s broad and […]
USAID Equipment Donation to Streamline Trade Clearance Processes and Improve Access to Government Services at EAC Border Posts
November 20, 2024, Nairobi, Kenya. USAID today flagged off technology equipment worth $33,000 to four East African Community (EAC) land border posts – Lwakhakha (Kenya/Uganda) and Loitoktok/Tarakea (Kenya/Tanzania) to enhance the operational efficiency of cross-border regulatory agencies better facilitating trade, cargo clearance, and cooperation among customs authorities and partner government agencies. The purchase of the equipment […]
Rwanda’s horticultural enterprises take a leap towards standards compliance for global market access
Rwanda Inspectorate, Competition, and Consumer Protection Authority (RICA), in partnership with TradeMark Africa and the International Trade Centre (ITC), has concluded a four-day training for horticultural producers under the Value-added Initiative to Boost Employment (VIBE). This marks a significant step toward enhancing the capacity of Rwandan horticultural producers to access global markets. The training, held […]
Making history: First Rwandan women-led business exports full container of avocadoes
On October 4, 2024, Bahage Foods Ltd made history as the first Rwandan woman-led business—and the fourth ever in Rwanda—to export a full container of 22 tonnes of Hass avocadoes. This achievement highlights the immense growth potential of Rwanda’s agricultural exports, especially for horticultural businesses led by young women, who face compounded, gendered barriers in accessing productive resources, packaging, start-up capital, […]
Kenya’s fresh produce sector urged to boost compliance for global market access
KENYA – Kenya’s fresh produce industry has been urged to prioritize compliance with market standards to unlock broader market access, both domestically and abroad. Speaking at the recently concluded Kenya Fresh Produce Conference and Expo, Dr. Andrew Edewa, Director of Standards and SPS Measures at TradeMark Africa, emphasized that standards are key to facilitating trade. […]
Nakonde one stop border infrastructure upgrades start, tipped to slash cargo clearance times
Zambia Government and partners break ground on the $10.5 million Nakonde border upgrade. Nakonde, Zambia, 21 October 2024, The construction of modern facilities at the Nakonde One Stop Border Post (OSBP), an important trade and transit route between Zambia and Tanzania, has officially kicked-off following a groundbreaking ceremony led by the Government of Zambia in partnership […]
EAC: Tech adoption crucial for streamlining cross-border payments
Dar es Salaam. The East African Community (EAC) member states have been challenged to embrace technology to facilitate cross-border payments within the regional common market. The regional body says technological innovation in the area would enable cross-border traders and investors to pay and receive payments for goods and services through a cost-effective payment system, therefore increasing […]
Streamlined border posts speed up trade
Customs clearing agents are among those lauding the one-stop border post (OSBP) concept as a key enabler of efficient trade facilitation in the country. Malawi currently has one fully operational OSBP at the Mchinji– Mwami Border, with the post at Dedza awaiting the completion of a similar facility on the Mozambican side to become fully […]
Why the future of African trade depends on reliable testing systems
In today’s interconnected global economy, Africa has tremendous potential for intra-continental trade. However, unlocking this potential goes beyond policies and trade agreements; it requires trust in the quality of products and services exchanged across borders. Accreditation builds this trust by ensuring competent testing solutions. Accreditation is the formal recognition, by an authoritative body like the […]
Tanzania Boosts Investment and Growth with Launch of Strategic Business Environment Reports
Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, 13 September 2024: The Government of the United Republic of Tanzania, through the President’s Office, Planning, and Investment, in partnership with TradeMark Africa (TMA), has launched an initiative to accelerate investment, foster development, and improve the management of investment tools in Tanzania. As part of this initiative the launch of three […]