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 […]
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 […]
TradeMark Africa Receives $63 Million from Netherlands to Advance Sustainable Trade and Economic Inclusivity
Nairobi, 8 February: The Government of the Netherlands, through its Ministry of Foreign Affairs, in a significant boost to global trade development, has announced a $63 million funding to TradeMark Africa, a leading aid-for-trade organisation. This strategic investment will fuel TradeMark Africa’s Strategy 3, covering the period till 2030, aimed at driving green, sustainable economic […]
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 […]
EAGC and USAID Ink Partnership to Strengthen Competitiveness in Export-Oriented Staple Food Value Chains
Nairobi, Kenya, January 23, 2024 –The United States government, through USAID’s Economic Recovery and Reform Activity (ERRA) program delivered by TradeMark Africa (TMA) with funding from Feed the Future, has awarded a three-year grant worth US$2 million to the Eastern Africa Grain Council (EAGC). This funding will strengthen the competitiveness of export-oriented staple food value […]
EAC and TradeMark Africa Unveil Innovative App to Revolutionise Trade by Eliminating Non-Tarriff Barriers
EAC Deputy Secretary General in charge of Customs, Trade and Monetary Affairs, Ms. Annette Ssemuwemba speaking during the launch of EAC NTB App in Bujumbura Bujumbura, Burundi, 08 December 2023: In a groundbreaking development for regional trade, the East African Community (EAC) Secretariat today unveiled a new mobile application (App) dedicated to the elimination of […]
TradeMark Africa Champions Transformative Action Against Gender-Based Violence in Trade during 16 Days of Activism
Principal Secretary, State Department for Gender and Affirmative Action Ms Anne Wangombe Nairobi, Kenya, 5 December 2023: A recent study by TradeMark Africa (TMA) reveals a startling statistic: 40% of women traders at East African border crossings have experienced harassment in the past year, – including sexual and verbal abuse – highlighting the pressing issue of gender-based violence […]