East Africa Unveils Blueprint for Accelerating Regional Cross-Border Payments to Boost Trade and Financial Inclusion
The East African Community (EAC) has taken a major step towards deepening regional economic integration and enhancing digital cross-border payments following the adoption of a Cross-Border Payment System Masterplan. Endorsed on 9 May 2025 in Mombasa during the 28th Ordinary Meeting of the EAC Monetary Affairs Committee (MAC), comprising governors of EAC Partner States’ central […]
Mozambique launches e-Phyto system to automate license issuance for plant product exports and boost market competitiveness
The Government of Mozambique, through its Ministry of Agriculture, Environment and Fisheries (MAAP), has officially launched a national electronic phytosanitary certification system, known as e-Phyto. This initiative marks a significant step towards modernising the nation’s agricultural trade by aiming to reduce delays in both export and import processes, while also aligning Mozambique with international standards. […]
Tanzania Sets the Course for Sustainable Logistics at FIATA RAME 2025 Field Meeting
Zanzibar, Tanzania, 30 April 2025: Tanzania inaugurated the International Federation of Freight Forwarders Associations Region Africa and Middle East (FIATA RAME) Field Meeting, reaffirming its commitment to building a resilient and sustainable logistics sector as a cornerstone of Blue Economy growth. The two-day forum aimed to deliver practical reforms, foster global partnerships, and catalyse investment […]
Zambia Commissions Upgraded Nakonde Plant Health Lab to Bolster Food Security Following Biting Drought
Nakonde, Zambia, 07 May 2025 – Zambia has taken a major step to safeguard its food security and regional agricultural trade following the commissioning of a refurbished and fully equipped Plant Quarantine and Phytosanitary Service (PQPS) laboratory at Nakonde One Stop Border Post (OSBP). The newly rehabilitated plant health lab on the border with Tanzania […]
Makueni County and TradeMark Africa to Establish Export Supply Hub for Horticultural Produce
Makueni County, Kenya, 05 May 2025 – The County Government of Makueni and TradeMark Africa (TMA) have today signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to establish an Export Supply Hub (ESH) set to transform horticultural exports originating from the county as well as the neighbouring counties of Machakos, Kajiado, and Taita-Taveta. The Hub is expected […]
Zanzibar Launches New Trade Reforms to Accelerate Business Competitiveness
From left to right: H.E. Omar Said Shaaban, Minister for Trade and Industrial Development, Zanzibar; H.E. Dr. Hussein Ali Mwinyi, President of Zanzibar and Chairman of the Revolutionary Council, and H.E. Dr. Selemani Saidi Jafo, Minister of Industry and Trade, United Republic of Tanzania, during the launch of the Zanzibar Trade Policy, Regulatory Reform Blueprint, […]
Unlocking Africa’s Trade Potential by Driving Innovation and Impact
Trade connects communities, strengthens markets, and drives prosperity. At TradeMark Africa (TMA), we believe an integrated, digitally connected, and sustainable trade system is essential in realizing the continent’s full potential. Over the past year, the first of our new strategy’s implementation, TMA has continued to lay the foundations for this while tackling new challenges and […]
TWCC and TradeMark Africa Recognise Women Shaping Tanzania’s Industrial Future
Dar es Salaam, Tanzania 27 March 2025: The Tanzania Women Chamber of Commerce (TWCC), in partnership with TradeMark Africa (TMA), hosted the 5th Annual Tanzania Women Industrial Awards (TWIA) that brought together women entrepreneurs, policymakers, and trade stakeholders to mark two milestones: 20 years of TWCC’s efforts in supporting women entrepreneurs and five (5) years […]
TradeMark Africa and Ghana Strengthen Partnership
Accra, Ghana, 19 March 2025. H.E. Hailemariam Desalegn Boshe, TradeMark Africa (TMA) Board Chair and former Prime Minister of Ethiopia, sat down with H.E. John Mahama, President of Ghana, at the Flagstaff House. They discussed how TMA’s work on trade facilitation and regional integration aligns with Ghana’s priorities and the broader African Continental Free Trade Area […]
Canada Champions Advancement of Women Traders in West Africa with New Initiative Covering Six Countries
Accra, 19 March 2025. Ghana’s Minister for Trade, Agribusiness and Industry Hon. Elizabeth Ofosu-Adjare joined senior representatives from Global Affairs Canada (GAC), Centre d’étude et de coopération internationale (CECI) and TradeMark Africa for the launch of a project that targets Women Traders across 6 countries in West Africa. The colourful event marked the official kick-off […]