TRADE EFFICIENCY BOOSTED IN ZANZIBAR WITH LAUNCH OF NTB MONITORING AND ELECTRONIC CERTIFICATE OF ORIGIN SYSTEMS
Zanzibar, Tanzania, 15th May, 2017 – Trade efficiency systems in Zanzibar is expected to become efficient with launch of an NTB monitoring and electronic certificate of origin systems by the Zanzibar National Chamber of Commerce Industry and Agriculture (ZNCCIA). Both systems have been supported by TradeMark Africa (TMA). The two systems have been developed as part of […]
Burundi stakeholders validate the TMA’s new model of implementation report
The report proposes facilitating investments in the greater Imbo region Bujumbura, 20th April 2017: TradeMark Africa proposes to adapt its engagement in Burundi by investing in projects that strengthen new export potential value chains, enhance cross border trade and increase the country’s participation in the regional market. The institution has identified a specific location in the country […]
Construction of Rusizi modern cross border market facilities take off
The modern market facilities will not only bring order to one of Rwanda’s largest cross border markets, but will also facilitate reduction in time taken for informal trade across the border Rusizi, Rwanda, February 21st 2017: Construction of new and modern cross border market facilities worth USD2.2 million has commenced in Rusizi at the border […]
Ugandan traders to expect more time savings and convenience as 16 new government agencies connect to the Uganda Electronic Single Window
DANIDA providing additional USD5.5 million to extend Electronic Single Window which was launched in November 2016 with 6 Government agencies on board Kampala, 5th April 2017: An additional 16 government agencies involved in clearing international trade documents will be linked to the Uganda Electronic Single Window (ESW) as phase two of the system commences. This brings to […]
Signed: New MOU to enhance trade links between East Africa Community States and Democratic Republic of Congo
TradeMark Africa (TMA) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) to facilitate projects that will improve cross border trade and enhance trade links between the country and East Africa Community member states. With the MOU in force, TMA, a leading trade facilitation institution, will replicate and consolidate its success in […]
Cargo Tracking System in Rwanda goes electronic
Kigali, March 24th 2017: The Rwanda Revenue Authority (RRA} has today commissioned the Regional Electronic Cargo Tracking System (RECTS), joining its partners in Kenya and Uganda. The system connects the three countries electronic cargo tracking systems, enabling them to jointly track cargo from port todestination on a twenty-four-hour basis. The RECTS is expected to enhance cargo security and […]
KRA joins its East African Peers in Implementing Regional Electronic Cargo Tracking System (RECTS).
The Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) has launched the Regional Electronic Cargo Tracking System (RECTS), connecting with Rwanda and Uganda in reducing the cost of cargo transportation along the Northern Corridor.This follows a July 3 2014 directive by the Northern Corridor Heads of State Summit in Kigali, compelling Kenya, Rwanda and Uganda to embrace e – monitoring of […]
East Africa cross border trade gains as Kenya, Uganda, Rwanda will now jointly monitor transit cargo
USD4.4 Million Regional Electronic Cargo Tracking System was unveiled today and will further reduce transit time, cargo theft and diversion of goods in transit Kampala, 24th Feb 2017: Revenue Authorities in Kenya, Uganda and Rwanda have officially unveiled a Regional Electronic Cargo Tracking System (RECTs) enabling them to jointly track movement of goods from port to […]
President Kagame visits Kagitumba-Mirama Hills One Stop Border Post, Commends its role in easing cross border trade
Kagitumba, Rwanda, February 13th 2017: H.E President Paul Kagame today visited the newly operational One Stop Border Post (OSBP) facilities at Kagitumba, Nyagatare district at the border between Rwanda and Uganda. The OSBP started operations in December 2015 and has already resulted in a 25% reduction in clearing time from 5 hours to 3.45 hours. TradeMark Africa […]
SWEDISH DELEGATION TOURS TRADE FACILITATION PROJECTS IN SOUTHERN TANZANIA
Songwe – February 1, 2017 – A Swedish delegation led by the Director General for Trade in the Swedish Ministry Foreign Affairs, Ms Karin Olofsdotter, and the Director General for International Development Cooperation, Johannes Oljelund and the Swedish Ambassador to Tanzania, H.E Katarina Rangnitt visited the Tunduma One Stop Border Post (OSBP) currently under construction. The […]