Africa’s Trade Dilemma and the Path to Agenda 2063 H.E. Hailemariam Desalegn Boshe, TMA Board Chair and Former Prime Minister of Ethiopia (2012-2018)
Five years ago, Africa made history.When the African Continental Free Trade Area was launched, it carried the hopes of 1.2 billion people coming together as one market, harnessing a $3 trillion economy, and a vision of an Africa trading with itself, on its own terms. Five years later, while celebrating the successes of the AfCFTA, […]
One-stop border posts save EAC over $63m annually
Delegates at the event while unveiling a revamped Single Customs Territory (SCT) Centralised Platform The establishment of over 15 One-Stop Border Posts in East African Community (EAC) has generated annual savings of more than $63 million and reduced border crossing times by 70 percent, said Veronica Nduva, EAC Secretary General. She noted that the physical […]
Horticultural products exports earnings clock US$500m mark
The exports earnings from horticultural products have clocked US$500 million mark (nearly 1.5trn/-) driven by the shipment of edible vegetables , making it one of the significant sectors to watch in future, in terms of contributing to foreign exchange earnings. Tanzania’s horticulture exports include a variety of fruits, vegetables, herbs, and spices, which is positioning […]
UNBS Moves to Reduce Cost of Doing Business for Farmers
The Uganda National Bureau of Standards (UNBS) in partnership with the Ministry of Agriculture, Animal Industry and Fisheries (MAAIF), with support from Trade Mark Africa (TMA), is seeking registration / accreditation to offer Global Good Agricultural Practice (G.A.P) certification to enhance global market access and trade facilitation through reducing the cost of doing business for […]
New project to strengthen maize value chain competitiveness in Gulu, Amuru
A new project that will help strengthen the maize value chain’s compliance and competitiveness in Gulu and Amuru districts in Northern Uganda has been launched.The project implemented in partnership with TradeMark Africa with support from the UK Government, seeks to strengthen the capacity of maize value chain actors in Gulu and Amuru Districts, with a […]
VOX POP: Excitement as Rubavu port officially opens
The Rubavu Port was officially opened on Friday, and is expected to boost trade and maritime transport between Rwanda and DR Congo. The biggest port in Rwanda located in Nyamyumba Sector, Rubavu District, has the capacity of 1.4 million passengers annually and two cargo vessels, each with a capacity of 500 DWT and a length […]
How digitalisation is transforming trade in Africa
David Beer, CEO of TradeMark Africa speaks exclusively to The New Times. The digitalisation of trade has increased efficiencies in trade processes and changed how trade is conducted on the continent. However, a number of challenges need to be addressed in order to streamline digital trade and ensure its benefits are realised and shared inclusively. […]
Trade facilitation report: driving African trade through digitalisation
The Trade Facilitation Report is the inaugural knowledge report by TradeMark Africa (TMA). It was launched in Kigali, Rwanda, on 3 December 2024 at the conclusion of the Africa Trade Development Forum 2024. ODI Global researchers – Dirk Willem te Velde, Yohannes Ayele, Maximiliano Mendez-Parra and Linda Calabrese – contributed to shaping the ideas of the report. Click here […]
What’s holding back Africa’s digital trade?
Africa has achieved different levels of digital trade, with some regions making more progress than others. Work must be done to connect the scattered dots and ensure the continent becomes a single digital market. The appeal was made by various leaders at the just-concluded Africa Trade Development Forum in Kigali, co-hosted by the government of […]
Digital technologies could unlock Africa’s trade potential, says Prime Minister Ngirente
Investment in Africa’s digital and technological capabilities is necessary to unlock the continent’s trade potential and accelerate economic growth, Prime Minister Edouard Ngirente said as he opened the Africa Trade Development Forum in Kigali. Achieving this vision requires countries to adapt to the rapidly evolving trade landscape shaped by emerging technologies, Ngirente said, adding that […]