Mombasa Port banks on automation as demand outpaces capacity
MOMBASA, 14 October 2026 – The Port of Mombasa is handling more cargo than ever, and its chief, says the next phase of growth will depend on faster gates, increased investment and coordinated partner support. “Demand has now outpaced capacity,” Capt. William Ruto, Managing Director of the Kenya Ports Authority (KPA), told a delegation consisting […]
Construction of new EU-funded bridge at Mahagi-Goli border to begin
MAHAGI-GOLI BORDER, 7 October 2026: Construction of a new bridge at the Mahagi-Goli border between the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and Uganda is set to begin following the handover of the project site to the contractor. Once completed, the additional crossing is expected to improve connectivity and facilitate the movement of people and goods […]
La construction d’un nouveau pont financé par l’UE à Mahagi-Goli va débuter
POSTE-FRONTIÈRE DE MAHAGI-GOLI, le 7 octobre 2026 : La construction d’un nouveau pont à la frontière de Mahagi-Goli, entre la République démocratique du Congo (RDC) et l’Ouganda, va débuter après la remise du site à l’entreprise chargée des travaux. Une fois achevé, ce passage supplémentaire devrait améliorer la connectivité et faciliter la circulation des personnes […]
Denmark Invests $300,000 to Unlock New Export Opportunities for Uganda’s Horticulture
Kampala, Uganda – 21 September 2026: Denmark has announced a $300,000 (UGX 1.05 billion) grant to HortiFresh, Uganda’s business membership organisation for the fresh fruits and vegetables sector, to help Ugandan horticultural exporters reach international markets more competitively. Implemented through TradeMark Africa’s Sustainable Inclusive Trade in Africa (SITA) programme, the two-year partnership will support exporters […]
Rwanda’s large avocado airlift connects 1,000 farmers to the UAE market
This article sets out, Africa’s short and longer-term priorities at the trade-sustainability nexus, and some proposals on strategies for advancing African sustainability prospects within the global trading system.
Une importante opération de transport aérien d’avocats du Rwanda permet à 1 000 agriculteurs d’accéder au marché des Émirats arabes unis
Kumwe Green Farms Limited a exporté 70 tonnes d’avocats du Rwanda vers les Émirats arabes unis (EAU) par vol charter, ce qui constitue un test important de la capacité du pays à regrouper la production des petits exploitants à une échelle commerciale et à la livrer à un marché étranger exigent. Cette livraison de 70 […]
TradeMark Africa introduces SAP Ariba to simplify supplier registration and tendering
This article sets out, Africa’s short and longer-term priorities at the trade-sustainability nexus, and some proposals on strategies for advancing African sustainability prospects within the global trading system.
Five Southern African customs administrations agree on a roadmap for faster, digitally connected trade corridors
Customs administrations from Malawi, Mozambique, South Africa, Zambia and Zimbabwe agree to a pathway for harmonising Customs-to-Customs data exchange, to enable customs information to move ahead of cargo and supporting faster, more predictable and secure movement of legitimate trade across Southern Africa. Pretoria, South Africa – 26 August 2026. Customs administrations from five Southern African […]
La Zambie reçoit un laboratoire phytosanitaire modernisé à Livingstone afin de stimuler les exportations agricoles et de garantir la sécurité des échanges commerciaux
La Zambie vient de renforcer son système phytosanitaire et sa capacité à accéder aux marchés d’exportation agricoles à la suite de la remise en service d’un laboratoire et de bureaux rénovés et modernisés du Service de quarantaine végétale et phytosanitaire (PQPS) à Livingstone. Située dans la région horticole et agrumicole de la province du Sud, […]
Zambia takes delivery of upgraded Livingstone plant health laboratory to boost agricultural exports and safe trade
Livingstone, Zambia, 7 August 2026 – Zambia has strengthened its plant health system and capacity to access agricultural export markets following the handover of a rehabilitated and upgraded Plant Quarantine and Phytosanitary Service (PQPS) laboratory and office in Livingstone. Located in Southern Province’s horticulture and citrus-producing belt, the facility brings essential phytosanitary diagnostic services closer […]