TradeMark Africa marks significant milestones on key projects with partners across Africa
TradeMark Africa, with its wide range of partners, has made significant strides in initiating new projects and pressing ahead with trade facilitation initiatives across Africa. In collaboration with the Government of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), TMA officially handed over a revamped Port of Kalundu, that is situated in Uvira, Sud-Kivu Province. The initiative is […]
Kalundu Port Upgrades Mark Major Milestone in DRC’s Trade
Kalundu, 25 March 2024: The government of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), in partnership with TradeMark Africa (TMA), is pleased to announce the completion of the infrastructure upgrades at the Kalundu Port, situated in Uvira, Sud-Kivu Province. This initiative is part of a broader effort to boost regional trade and economic development along the […]
Upgrades Set for Nakonde Border Post to Boost Zambia-Tanzania Trade
Lusaka, March 20, 2024: The Government of Zambia, represented by the Ministry of Finance and National Planning, and TradeMark Africa (TMA), have entered into a Partner Support Agreement (PSA) to upgrade the Nakonde One Stop Border Post, a key trade route between Zambia and Tanzania. Funded by the UK government, the ZMK 197 million (£7.1 million) project will improve the […]
Beyond Profits: Investing in Women, Investing in Africa’s Future
For decades, the narrative around African trade has focused on resources and infrastructure. But a quiet revolution is happening, one driven by the indomitable spirit of women entrepreneurs. TradeMark Africa’s (TMA) women in trade program is a prime example, proving that investing in women’s economic empowerment is not just the right thing to do – […]
Empowering Women in Trade: Ireland Minister Leads Delegation on Mission Tour of Jade Fresh Limited
From Left: Ireland Ambassador to Kenya Caitríona Ingoldsby, TradeMark Africa Business Competitiveness Director Anataria Uwamariya, Ireland Minister for Agriculture, Food and Marine Charlie Mcconalogue, Jade Fresh Managing Director Evelyn Munyeti and Ireland Secretary General, Department of Agriculture Brendan Gleeson. A high-level delegation from Ireland, led by the Minister for Agriculture, Food and Marine Charlie Mcconalogue […]
TMA Launches Ghana Country Programme Oversight Committee
Accra, Ghana – March 14, 2024 – TradeMark Africa (TMA) officially inaugurated its first Country Programmes Oversight Committee (CPOC) in Ghana on March 13, 2024. The Committee will play a critical role in overseeing trade and facilitation development programmes designed to enhance trade growth and competitiveness not only within Ghana, but also along the Abidjan-Lagos Corridor. […]
TWCC and TradeMark Africa Unite to Empower Women in Trade at Zanzibar Conference
ZANZIBAR, March 11, 2024: The Tanzania Women Chamber of Commerce (TWCC) and TradeMark Africa (TMA) have today united over 500 women in Zanzibar, for the Economic Empowerment of Women Conference. This significant convention coincided with the global celebration of International Women’s Day, a testament to the commitment to advancing women’s economic participation. Under the theme […]
EU-Business Environment and Export Enhancement Programme Sharpens Kenya’s Trade Negotiations Acumen
The landscape of international trade has evolved significantly in recent years, characterised by growing complexity and the emergence of new opportunities and challenges. Trade policies play a pivotal role in shaping the economic trajectory of nations, and well-crafted trade agreements have the potential to lift countries out of poverty while promoting sustainable development. New trade […]
Empowering Women Through Unconditional Cash Transfers
What would you do with an extra Ushs200,000 (US$53) in your pocket? Would you load up on groceries, top up on that pending payment for school fees, or pay back that small loan you obtained last month? For many women in low-income countries, including Uganda, that extra cash potentially allows them to go beyond simply […]
Charting new frontiers in African trade
In the past year, TradeMark Africa made significant strides in enhancing trade in our 14 countries of operation. Our journey, marked by the opening of our new office in Accra, Ghana, symbolisesmore than geographic expansion; it represents our evolution into a pan-African entity, dedicated to fostering trade and development through improvement of physical and digital infrastructure, […]