Finland signs funding deal with TradeMark Africa to enhance trade in Africa
Naivasha, Kenya, 14 June 2024: To unlock Africa’s economic potential through reducing the time and cost of cross-border trade, the Finnish Government has today announced 12 million Euros in funding to TradeMark Africa (TMA). The funding will support projects aligned with TMA’s third strategic plan (2023 – 2030) which will advance inclusive, clean, and digital trade in […]
Official launch of the Digital Fleet Management System for Trucks on the Djibouti-Addis Ababa Corridor
TradeMark Africa’s Country Director for Djibouti, Dr. Achaa Abdillahi Ahmed (left), and the General Director of Djibouti Ports Corridor Road SA, Mr. Abdi Ibrahim Farah, proudly display the Partner Support Agreement (PSA) for the newly launched Fleet Management System in Djibouti. This innovative digital system is set to transform the transportation of goods along the […]
Denmark pledges continued support to create a green and sustainable economy in Uganda
Kampala, Uganda, 13 June 2024: The Royal Danish Embassy in Kampala, Uganda, yesterday hosted all its Ugandan partners, including TradeMark Africa (TMA), for the Uganda – Denmark Partnership Day. The event which officially launched the new Danish bilateral programme in Uganda (2024-2028) was held at the residence of the Danish Ambassador to Uganda, Her Excellency Signe Winding […]
Un nouveau système de gestion de flotte va transformer le corridor commercial de Djibouti
Djibouti, 13 juin 2024 : Le gouvernement de Djibouti, à travers le ministère des Infrastructures et de l’Équipement, la Djibouti Ports Corridor Road (DPCR), et la Délégation de l’Union européenne a lancé aujourd’hui un système numérique de gestion de flotte de véhicules qui devrait transformer le mouvement des marchandises entre Djibouti et l’Éthiopie. Ce système aura […]
VIBE connects Rwandan women in horticulture to UK markets
Kigali, 12 June 2024 – Women entrepreneurs in Rwanda have secured new business opportunities with fresh produce companies from the United Kingdom (UK) through the Rwanda – UK Trade Mission, made possible through the “Value-added Initiative to Boost Employment” (VIBE) Programme. Eight UK companies focusing on key products including fresh and processed chillies, French beans, […]
Tanzania Women Chamber of Commerce and TradeMark Africa Join Forces to Catalyse Economic Growth for Women Traders in Tanzania
From right: Ms Monica Hangi, TMA’s Regional Director for East and Central Africa, and Ms Mwajuma Hamza, Executive Director of TWCC, sign the $1 million (TZS 2.59 billion) grant from TradeMark Africa (TMA) to enhance regional market access for women traders in Tanzania Dar Es Salaam, Tanzania, 06 June 2024: The Tanzania Women Chamber of […]
ECOWAS and TradeMark Africa Partner to Boost Trade Efficiency and Economic Prosperity in West Africa
Nairobi, Kenya, 30 May 2024: The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) and TradeMark Africa (TMA) today inked a strategic collaboration geared towards improving trade facilitation, opening transportation corridors, and promoting economic integration within West Africa. The collaborative agreement aims to enhance the use of digital technologies to improve trade efficiency, reduce trade barriers at […]
La CEDEAO et TradeMark Africa s’associent pour renforcer l’efficacité commerciale et la prospérité économique en Afrique de l’Ouest
Omar Alieu Touray, président de la Commission de la Communauté économique des États de l’Afrique de l’Ouest (CEDEAO) (G), et l’ambassadeur Erastus Mwencha, président du conseil d’administration de TradeMark Africa (D), signant un accord de collaboration visant à améliorer la facilitation du commerce et à promouvoir l’intégration économique en Afrique de l’Ouest. La signature a […]
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 […]