A National Trade Facilitation Strategy for Côte d’Ivoire in the pipeline
In a consultative meeting that took place this week at the Chamber of Commerce and Industry (CCI-CI) in Abidjan, stakeholders involved in cross-border trade marked a key step in the development of a National Trade Facilitation Strategy for Côte d’Ivoire. The meeting aimed at raising awareness and strengthening the capacity of stakeholders on the action […]
AmCham ministerial panel to dissect trade and investment prospects in Eastern Africa
TradeMark Africa (TMA) will participate at the AmCham Business Summit, the highest profile U.S. – East Africa forum to be held in Nairobi from 24-15 April 2024 at Windsor Golf Hotel, Nairobi, as a knowledge partner. The Summit is designed to appeal to forward-thinking companies looking to expand into Kenya and the East and Horn […]
Burundi cross-border traders tipped on how to report trade barriers on a mobile phone app
The East African Community (EAC) Secretariat and TradeMark Africa’s Burundi Programme conducted a two-day training on Non-Tarriff Barriers (NTBs) for Burundi’s cross border trade participants. Held on April 15-16, 2024, the training enlightened attendees on identifying, monitoring, and reporting obstacles to trade using the newly launched EAC-NTBs mobile app, which is designed to streamline the […]
Kalundu Port Upgrades Mark Major Milestone in DRC’s Trade
Kalundu, 25 March 2024: The government of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), in partnership with TradeMark Africa (TMA), is pleased to announce the completion of the infrastructure upgrades at the Kalundu Port, situated in Uvira, Sud-Kivu Province. This initiative is part of a broader effort to boost regional trade and economic development along the […]
Upgrades Set for Nakonde Border Post to Boost Zambia-Tanzania Trade
Lusaka, March 20, 2024: The Government of Zambia, represented by the Ministry of Finance and National Planning, and TradeMark Africa (TMA), have entered into a Partner Support Agreement (PSA) to upgrade the Nakonde One Stop Border Post, a key trade route between Zambia and Tanzania. Funded by the UK government, the ZMK 197 million (£7.1 million) project will improve the […]
TMA Launches Ghana Country Programme Oversight Committee
Accra, Ghana – March 14, 2024 – TradeMark Africa (TMA) officially inaugurated its first Country Programmes Oversight Committee (CPOC) in Ghana on March 13, 2024. The Committee will play a critical role in overseeing trade and facilitation development programmes designed to enhance trade growth and competitiveness not only within Ghana, but also along the Abidjan-Lagos Corridor. […]
TWCC and TradeMark Africa Unite to Empower Women in Trade at Zanzibar Conference
ZANZIBAR, March 11, 2024: The Tanzania Women Chamber of Commerce (TWCC) and TradeMark Africa (TMA) have today united over 500 women in Zanzibar, for the Economic Empowerment of Women Conference. This significant convention coincided with the global celebration of International Women’s Day, a testament to the commitment to advancing women’s economic participation. Under the theme […]
Transforming Export Trade in Rwanda
In a significant boost to Rwanda’s export sector, TradeMark Africa’s 10-year Export Development Programme (EDP), launched in 2012, has nurtured over five new million-dollar exporters. Funded by USAID, UKaid, and the Finnish Government, the programme aimed to increase Rwanda’s exports by 17% annually, focusing on high-potential sectors like horticulture, ICT, and crafts. By the end […]
A boost to East Africa’s grain trade as pioneering aflatoxin decontamination plants are unveiled
Bungoma, February 01, 2024: The Canadian Government, through TradeMark Africa (TMA), has provided aflatoxin decontamination plants to the National Cereals and Produce Board (NCPB) depots in Bungoma and Nairobi. This will enhance food security by creating the capability to significantly reduce aflatoxin contamination in grains like maize. Aflatoxins are recognised by the World Health Organisation as […]
Rwandan businesses reap dividends of automation of the country’s regulatory body
An atmosphere of calm welcomes you as you enter the lobby of the Rwanda Utilities Regulatory Authority (RURA). This wasn’t always the case, according to Francois Gatete, the Director for Information Systems at RURA. Before 2019, RURA, which regulates all public utilities in Rwanda, struggled with the mundane, time-consuming manual processes of issuing out licenses, […]