European Union invests Euro 25 million to Spur Kenya’s Exports
The European Union has today announced a funding of Euro 25 million to TradeMark Africa (formerly TradeMark East Africa) to facilitate a five-year programme that will boost Kenya’s exports and support the Government in creating a conducive trade environment. Moreover, the programme will aim to create a more environmentally sustainable export eco system that will […]
Ministry of Trade and Industry and TradeMark Africa join forces to develop Ghana’s trade related infrastructure to unlock trade potential along the Abidjan-Lagos Corridor
In a joint statement between the Ministry of Trade and Industry and TradeMark Africa on January 27, 2023, the Minister of Trade and Industry, Hon. Samuel A. Jinapor (MP) and Amb. Erastus Mwencha, the Board Chairman of TradeMark Africa (TMA) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to collaborate on improving Ghana’s trade infrastructure and environment. […]
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) on TradeMark Africa’s Rebranding
On January 27, 2023, TradeMark East Africa officially became TradeMark Africa (TMA). The new brand unveiling happened simultaneously with the formal launch of operations in Ghana following the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between TMA and Ghana’s Ministry of Trade and Industry. This ushered in a new chapter in TradeMark Africa’s aspirations of […]
TradeMark Africa Launches in West Africa
TradeMark Africa (formerly TradeMark East Africa) confident to apply the successes of its support to trade facilitation initiatives across major trade corridors in Africa Accra, Ghana, January 27, 2023 TradeMark East Africa, one of the world’s leading Aid for Trade organisation, has today rebranded to TradeMark Africa (TMA) and simultaneously officially launched its West Africa operations. […]
Malawi Exports to Receive a Boost as the Standards Body Seeks International Recognition
Products from Malawi will soon find it easier to enter and compete in the international market following a move to support accreditation of the Malawi Bureau of Standards(MBS) by an internationally recognised standards accreditation body. This has been made possible with the EUR 50,000 funding from the Irish Embassy in Malawi through TradeMark Africa. Currently, […]
TradeMark Africa and AfricaNenda ink partnership to design digital innovations in financial services for trade
Innovations will facilitate capital flows across borders Nairobi, 06 December 2022: AfricaNenda and TradeMark Africa (TradeMark) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding committing to collaborate towards creating digital-related solutions that will enhance financial inclusion across Eastern Africa trade environment. Intra-African trade is expected to increase as the implementation of the African Continental Free Trade Area accelerates; […]
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 […]
Construction of DRCs Ruzizi 2 One Stop Border Post Starts after Site Handover to Contractor
The US$6.2million Project is funded by European Union through the IOM and TradeMark will provide a modern efficient border crossing for cargo and human traffic between DRC and Rwanda, two leading trade partners in the East African region. Ruzizi 2, 23rd November 2022: The construction of the Democratic Republic of Congo Ruzizi 2 One Stop […]
Zanzibar Enhances Preparedness Against Spread of Communicable Diseases at Unguja and Pemba Entry Points
Today the Ministry of Trade and Industrial Development, in partnership with TradeMark Africa (TMA), delivered hand and walk-through thermal scanners to be installed at Zanzibar’s ports and airports in Unguja and Pemba. Today’s symbolic handover will improve the efficiency of port health officials who will be able to screen both embarking and disembarking passengers. This […]
Modern Market Space for Moyale Cross Border Traders – 200 small scale women traders are set to benefit from a safe trade zone market space
200 small scale women traders are set to benefit from a safe trade zone market space Addis Ababa, October 20, 2022: Hundreds of traders cross the border between Kenya and Ethiopia in Moyale, usually under the scorching sun. They bring their items in the morning to set up shop on open-air grounds and ferry the same […]