Safety and efficiency at Rusizi and Rubavu ports herald new chapter for Lake Kivu trade
The waters of Lake Kivu have long been crucial for trade between Rwanda and the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), but for many boat operators and traders, navigating the lake was as much about managing risk as it was about reaping opportunities. Vincent Twizeyimana, a boat operator at Rusizi Port, remembers a time when outdated […]
EU-supported initiative advances Tanzania’s trade facilitation by addressing NTBs
Reducing the cost and time of trade across Tanzania’s corridors is central to improving competitiveness. Yet, non-tariff barriers (NTBs) such as roadblocks, duplicative standards, and inconsistent border procedures, continue to hinder the free flow of goods, even where tariffs have been liberalised. In response to this persistent challenge, more than 50 representatives from the Government […]
Busia eyes fisheries transformation as County leadership and TradeMark Africa deliberate on partnerships
Fruitful deliberations between Busia County Governor Dr Paul Otuoma and a team from TradeMark Africa have set the stage for a renewed push to unlock the county’s vast fisheries potential. The discussions, which brought together TradeMark Africa’s Director of Business Competitiveness Anataria Uwamariya, Kenya Country Director Lilian Mwai and the Governor, centred on how the […]
EU, UNOPS and TradeMark Africa launch Nimule One-Stop Border Post Project in South Sudan
Juba, South Sudan. – The European Union (EU), the United Nations Office for Project Services (UNOPS) and TradeMark Africa (TMA) are working together to facilitate cross-border trade in Africa with a €10 million project in Nimule, South Sudan, close to the border with Uganda. The ‘Nimule One-Stop Border Post Project’, an initiative under the EU’s […]
Kenya’s horticulture sector gains export edge with UK support on compliance
Nairobi, Kenya. 17 September 2025 — Kenya’s horticultural industry is set for a major boost following the handover of modern analytical equipment worth Ksh. 152 million to the Kenya Plant Health Inspectorate Service (KEPHIS). The investment, delivered under the Regional Economic Development for Investment and Trade (REDIT) programme funded by the British High Commission in […]
Fruit Fly Menace Targeted in Push to Open EU Market for Makueni Mangoes
Makueni, Kenya. 16 September 2025 – Makueni County has launched a major effort to reopen European Union markets for its mangoes, deploying 15,000 fruit fly traps to farmers across the county. The initiative, supported by TradeMark Africa (TMA) through the European Union-funded Business Environment and Export Enhancement Programme (EU-BEEEP), targets fruit fly infestation, the single […]
In new climate-linked trade rules, compliance and traceability that travels with goods opens markets and cuts emissions
A high-level panel, “Reforming Trade and Investment Frameworks to Support Economic and Climate Resilience in Africa”, at the Africa Climate Summit on 9 September 2025 delivered a clear message with far-reaching consequences for exporters, consumers and investors across the continent. If Africa aligns its rulebooks, builds trusted digital rails and mobilises capital at scale, the […]
Digital systems could cut barriers and costs in Africa’s fish trade
Africa’s fisheries stakeholders used a high-level dialogue at the Intra-African Trade Fair (IATF 2025) on 5 September 2025 to push for a shift from policy to practice on digital trade, arguing that better tools could unlock markets for women and youth and make the sector more resilient. Convened by the African Continental Free Trade Area […]
Tanzania’s Horticulture Moves Up the Value Chain from Farm to Global Buyer
In Tanzania’s Southern Corridor, avocado growers are recording higher export volumes, better prices, and stronger market linkages. Over 10,000 farmers have been connected directly to 24 off-takers, avoiding losses to middlemen and securing more predictable incomes. Certification to international standards such as GLOBALG.A.P has opened access to high-value markets in Europe and Asia, with rejection […]
Cutting feed costs to unlock sustainable fisheries growth
Feed remains the biggest cost driver in Africa’s fisheries production, accounting for an estimated 60–70% of total outlays. A two-day (4–5 September 2025) meeting in Nairobi set out a practical plan to bring those costs down while lifting output and standards across the value chain. The engagement was part of the Women and Youth Economic […]