TradeMark Africa drives engagements to streamline and boost trade in West Africa
The Ministry of Commerce and Industry of Cote d’Ivoire in collaboration with TradeMark Africa (TMA) recently convened a two-day meeting for trade facilitation officials from Ghana and Côte d’Ivoire to deliberate on measures to enhance trade efficiencies between the two countries, focusing primarily on deepening customs cooperation. Facilitated with support from the UK International Development, […]
Digital trade to take centre stage as Rwanda hosts continental forum
The Government of Rwanda, in partnership with TradeMark Africa (TMA), will host the Trade Development Forum, bringing together senior government officials, development partners, academics, multilateral organisations, and private sector leaders from 14 TMA countries and beyond. Set to take place in Kigali from December 2 to 3, this two-day forum, themed “Digital Trade,” will explore […]
State unveils draft policy to guide accreditation of goods, services quality
In Summary Investments, Trade and Industry Cabinet Secretary Salim Mvurya has unveiled the draft Kenya Quality Policy. Speaking at a Nairobi hotel during a national validation workshop, the CS said the policy will provide a framework to coordinate accreditation of the quality of goods and services manufactured locally before export. “We have a number of […]
Align tax regimes and standards to spur regional trade, EAC states told
The lack of agreement among East African Community (EAC) countries on revenue collection processes is among the reasons for the slow growth of trade in the region. Kenya’s apex private sector body has detailed how discordance among EAC countries holds back entrepreneurs in the region, particularly exporters and importers as respective jurisdictions impose different levies […]
Mozambique Leases a Port Terminal to Landlocked Malawi
In a rare move, Mozambique is planning to lease part of its northern port of Nacala to neighboring landlocked Malawi. The deal seeks to boost trade ties between the two countries. To formalize the initiative, Mozambican President Filipe Nyusi and his Malawian counterpart, Lazarus Chakwera, last week signed initial agreements of the concession deal. This […]
Nigeria’s roadmap to digital transformation under the AfCTA
Nigeria is positioning itself to lead the continent in digital commerce within the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) framework. Already, the country’s digital economy has transformed the way millions of citizens shop, bank, and communicate, reshaping the nation’s trade landscape and unlocking new pathways for economic growth. The AfCFTA aims to harmonize digital trade […]
TradeMark Africa s’engage à rationaliser et à stimuler le commerce en Afrique de l’Ouest
Le Ministère du Commerce et de l’Industrie de la Côte d’Ivoire, en collaboration avec TradeMark Africa (TMA), a récemment organisé une réunion de deux jours pour les responsables de la facilitation du commerce du Ghana et de la Côte d’Ivoire afin de délibérer sur les mesures visant à améliorer l’efficacité du commerce entre les deux […]