FCC and TradeMark Africa ink £600,000 agreement to modernise market regulation and combat counterfeiting in Tanzania Mainland
Dar Es Salaam, Tanzania, 27 May 2024: The Fair Competition Commission (FCC) of Tanzania and TradeMark Africa (TMA) today signed a three-year Partner Support Agreement (PSA) aimed at modernising FCC’s operations and strengthening its ability to regulate competition, consumer protection and combat counterfeit activities effectively. Funded by UK International Development, Ireland, and Norway, the Tzs1.56 […]
Kenya Breaks Ground for World’s First Green Garment Factory Made from Recycled Containers
May 20, 2024, Athi River, Kenya – The world’s first green industrial garment factory has broken ground in Athi River EPZ, with a $530,000 investment from the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) and a $1.3 million loan from Trade Catalyst Africa (TCA). This new warehouse spans 5,000 sqm and is poised to be the world’s first […]
EHPEA and TradeMark Africa ink Partnership for Digital Innovation in Ethiopian Horticulture
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, 21 May 2024: The Ethiopian Horticulture Producer Exporters Association (EHPEA), in collaboration with TradeMark Africa, has today signed a joint agreement to develop comprehensive e-learning and knowledge management systems tailored to the increasing needs of Ethiopia’s horticulture sector. EHPEA’s members will be equipped with advanced tools to boost their productivity and market competitiveness […]
TradeMark Africa and Foundation for Civil Society Launch a TZS 2.3Billion Project to Promote Sustainable and Inclusive Trade in Tanzania
Dar Es Salaam Tanzania, 14 May 2024: The Foundation for Civil Society (FCS) and TradeMark Africa have today sealed a grant agreement to launch a project dubbed Private Sector and CSOs for Inclusive and Greening Trade that will drive sustainable economic growth and inclusive trade practices, addressing the significant systemic challenges in Tanzania’s trade sector. Funded by the […]
Kenya enhances customs valuation system for efficient and transparent trade
Customs valuation is the process of determining the value of goods for the purpose of assessing the amount of taxes and duties they should be charged Nairobi, 03 May 2024: The Kenya Revenue Authority and the United Kingdom (UK) have partnered to streamline the Customs valuation process to make it more efficient, transparent, consistent, and predictable. […]
Ethiopia to Digitise Certification Process for Trade in Agricultural commodities
From left – EAA Deputy General Director and Head of NPPO Ato Wondale Habtamu, Brisk Solutions Managing Director Peter Kirwa, and TMA Ethiopia Country Director Ewnetu Taye, signing the contract for the development of the e-Phyto system. Witnessing the signing is EAA Director General Amb. Diriba Kuma. Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, April 29, 2024: Ethiopia has […]
TradeMark Africa Launches Third Safe Trade Zone Market in Moyale
Moyale, Ethiopia, 27th April 2024: Small-scale women traders play a crucial role in economic growth and regional integration, yet they face numerous challenges, especially in cross-border trade within regions like the Horn of Africa and East Africa. Moyale Border exemplifies these hurdles, from harsh environmental conditions to lengthy clearance procedures and high transaction costs. Additionally, the […]
Tanzania Horticultural Sector Receives $2.1 Million Boost from TradeMark Africa for Market Expansion
TAHA Chief Development Manager, Mr. Anthony Chamanga, and TradeMark Africa’s Regional Director for East and Central Africa, Ms. Monica Hangi Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, April 24, 2024: Tanzania Horticultural Association (TAHA) and TradeMark Africa have signed a grant agreement to initiate Phase II of their collaborative project. This second phase, backed by a $2.1 million (Tzs […]
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 […]