TMA renforce sa présence en Afrique australe avec la réunion du comité de surveillance de Zambie
TradeMark Africa a franchi une étape décisive vers le sud cette semaine à Lusaka, en organisant la deuxième réunion du Comité national de surveillance de la Zambie, qui marque un tournant dans l’ancrage de l’organisation en Afrique australe et l’établissement de son bureau à Lusaka. Présidée par Mme Lillian S. Bwalya, secrétaire permanente au commerce, […]
Les acteurs du secteur de la pêche en Zambie réfléchissent à des pistes pour une croissance durable et inclusive de la chaîne de valeur
Le secteur de la pêche en Zambie s’est engagé à adopter une approche renouvelée et coordonnée en faveur d’une croissance durable et inclusive lors d’un appel lancé lors du Forum national des parties prenantes du secteur de la pêche, qui s’est tenu du 11 au 13 août 2025 à l’hôtel Holiday Inn de Lusaka. Cet […]
Zambia Commissions Upgraded Nakonde Plant Health Lab to Bolster Food Security Following Biting Drought
Nakonde, Zambia, 07 May 2025 – Zambia has taken a major step to safeguard its food security and regional agricultural trade following the commissioning of a refurbished and fully equipped Plant Quarantine and Phytosanitary Service (PQPS) laboratory at Nakonde One Stop Border Post (OSBP). The newly rehabilitated plant health lab on the border with Tanzania […]
VOX POP: Excitement as Rubavu port officially opens
The Rubavu Port was officially opened on Friday, and is expected to boost trade and maritime transport between Rwanda and DR Congo. The biggest port in Rwanda located in Nyamyumba Sector, Rubavu District, has the capacity of 1.4 million passengers annually and two cargo vessels, each with a capacity of 500 DWT and a length […]
How digitalisation is transforming trade in Africa
David Beer, CEO of TradeMark Africa speaks exclusively to The New Times. The digitalisation of trade has increased efficiencies in trade processes and changed how trade is conducted on the continent. However, a number of challenges need to be addressed in order to streamline digital trade and ensure its benefits are realised and shared inclusively. […]
How Rubavu port is set to reshape cross-border trade with DR Congo
The Ministry of Infrastructure will, Friday, December 6, officially launch the Rubavu Port, a modern facility set to boost trade not just in Rwanda but across the region. As the country’s largest port, the facility is expected to help ease cross-border trade and enhance connectivity between Rwanda and DR Congo, and support local communities through increased economic […]
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 […]
Nakonde Border Post Upgrade Works Set to Commence After Site Handover to Contractor
Nakonde, June 19, 2024: The Government of Zambia and TradeMark Africa (TMA) yesterday officially handed over to the contractor the site for upgrading the Nakonde border into a one stop border post (OSBP). This marks the commencement of improvement works to ease cross-border trade and transit between Zambia and Tanzania by reducing congestion. The handing-over ceremony […]
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 […]
X-ray Cargo Scanners Worth USD $2.65 Million Set to Improve Efficiency and Revenue Collection at Tunduma OSBP
Tunduma, 24 November 2022: Border crossing processes at the Tunduma One Stop Border Post (OSBP), the crossing point between Tanzania-Zambia, have received an efficiency and effectiveness boost following installation of non-intrusive inspection facility for inspection of containerized and breakbulk cargo, as well as fuel tankers. The cargo scanners will replace the physical verification processes of containerized […]