Digital technologies could unlock Africa’s trade potential, says 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 on Monday, December 2, 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, […]
How Rubavu port is set to reshape cross-border trade with DR Congo
The Ministry of Infrastructure will, Friday, December 6, officially launch the Rubavu Port, a modern facility set to boost trade not just in Rwanda but across the region. As the country’s largest port, the facility is expected to help ease cross-border trade and enhance connectivity between Rwanda and DR Congo, and support local communities through increased economic […]
Making history: First Rwandan women-led business exports full container of avocadoes
On October 4, 2024, Bahage Foods Ltd made history as the first Rwandan woman-led business—and the fourth ever in Rwanda—to export a full container of 22 tonnes of Hass avocadoes. This achievement highlights the immense growth potential of Rwanda’s agricultural exports, especially for horticultural businesses led by young women, who face compounded, gendered barriers in accessing productive resources, packaging, start-up capital, […]
New dawn for Tanzania horticulture TANZANIA’S High Commissioner to the United Kingdom, Ambassador Mbelwa Kairuki, in partnership with the Tanzania Horticultural Association (TAHA),
ARUSHA: TANZANIA’S High Commissioner to the United Kingdom, Ambassador Mbelwa Kairuki, in partnership with the Tanzania Horticultural Association (TAHA), has effectively connected local exporters to potential UK buyers. As a result, eight Tanzanian horticultural export companies have finalised agreements to export a total of 960 metric tonnes of fruits and vegetables to the UK. This initiative […]
TradeMark Africa Launches Initiative to Boost Value Addition in Agricultural Sector
The strategy aims to boost trade across member states, with a focus on trade facilitation, regional integration, and capacity building. TradeMark Africa (TMA), an organization focused on promoting trade and economic development across African nations, has launched a new initiative aimed at enhancing value addition in Uganda’s agricultural sector. Since its establishment in 2011, TMA […]
Kenyan Tea Farmer Eye Beyond Borders With Free Trade Agreements
CNN’s Victoria Rubadiri recently visited Kericho, one of Kenya’s renowned tea-growing regions, to explore the role of tea in the AfCFTA. During her visit, she spoke with Antony Kinara Margia, an experienced tea farmer who expressed hope that the agreement could unlock new opportunities for Kenyan farmers. “Better returns for farmers may come from adding […]
Togo Hosts Customs Training for Women Engaged in Cross-Border Trade
(Togo First) – On October 28 and 29, the city of Aneho, near the border with Benin, hosted a training workshop for 50 women and young traders from Togo’s maritime region. Participants learned about customs procedures and regulatory requirements for cross-border trade, particularly along the Abidjan-Lagos corridor. The workshop was organized by the Ministry of […]
Kenya’s fresh produce sector urged to boost compliance for global market access
KENYA – Kenya’s fresh produce industry has been urged to prioritize compliance with market standards to unlock broader market access, both domestically and abroad. Speaking at the recently concluded Kenya Fresh Produce Conference and Expo, Dr. Andrew Edewa, Director of Standards and SPS Measures at TradeMark Africa, emphasized that standards are key to facilitating trade. […]
EAC: Tech adoption crucial for streamlining cross-border payments
Dar es Salaam. The East African Community (EAC) member states have been challenged to embrace technology to facilitate cross-border payments within the regional common market. The regional body says technological innovation in the area would enable cross-border traders and investors to pay and receive payments for goods and services through a cost-effective payment system, therefore increasing […]
Streamlined border posts speed up trade
Customs clearing agents are among those lauding the one-stop border post (OSBP) concept as a key enabler of efficient trade facilitation in the country. Malawi currently has one fully operational OSBP at the Mchinji– Mwami Border, with the post at Dedza awaiting the completion of a similar facility on the Mozambican side to become fully […]