Trade Minister commends TMA for empowering women-led businesses to access export markets
By Rachel Kakraba The Minister of Trade, Agribusiness and Industry, Elizabeth Ofosu Agyare, has acknowledged the support of TradeMark Africa, TMA, for its role in empowering women-led businesses through targeted training to access the export market. The initiative she noted has helped equip women entrepreneurs with the skills and knowledge required to meet international trade […]
South Sudan pushes for one-stop border project to ease trade bottlenecks
Nimule One-Stop Border Post project construction. [Photo: TradeMark Africa] JUBA — South Sudan’s minister of trade and industry, Atong Kuol Manyang, met on Monday with the Commissioner General of the South Sudan Revenue Authority (SSRA), William Anyuon Kuol, to advance plans for a “One-Stop Border Post” (OSBP) intended to reduce persistent cross-border delays. The high-level […]
Mombasa’s Momentum: Why International Recognition Matters
KPA boss William Ruto (left) with Netherlands Deputy Ambassador to Kenya, Mr. Jaco Beerends (right) alongside Trademark Africa Country Director Ms. Lilian Mwai. (Photo/Courtesy) By Andrew Mwangura Email, thecoastnewspaper@gmail.com The recent commendation by the Netherlands Deputy Ambassador to Kenya, Mr. Jaco Beerends, on the progress at the Port of Mombasa is more than diplomatic politeness. It […]
Zambia and Malawi live customs data exchange to speed up trade and strengthen compliance
A move by the Zambia Revenue Authority and the Malawi Revenue Authority, last month, to activate live customs-to-customs data exchange marked a significant step in how the two countries manage cross-border trade, compliance and revenue protection. The rollout of the enhanced Customs-to-Customs Electronic Data Exchange (CCEDE) at the Mwami–Mchinji One Stop Border Post in November […]
Kenya ships its most popular mango to the UK ahead of the festive season
London/Nairobi, 23 December 2025: Kenya has shipped its first-ever consignment of the Apple mango variety to the United Kingdom (UK). The consignment confirms that Kenya has implemented phytosanitary measures that meet Britain’s food safety and plant health requirements. The successful shipment demonstrates Kenya’s readiness to expand mango exports while maintaining the highest quality and safety […]
Validation Workshop Confirms Gains for Women and Small Traders at the Moyale Border
Moyale, Ethiopia/Kenya, 19 December 2025: A one-day validation workshop in Moyale has confirmed that training women traders on border procedures and business practices increases their confidence, reduces reliance on informal routes, and strengthens engagement with formal trade systems. The workshop, brought together women and youth traders, border agencies, trade officials and local authorities to validate […]
Study Shows Digital Finance Has Reached Tanzania’s Traders, But Inclusion Must Now Deliver Growth and Security
Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, 19 December 2025 – Digital finance now reaches 95% of women and youth traders in Tanzania. Yet for many, access has not translated into security or growth. Fewer than one in ten use digital savings or credit, leaving most small trading businesses exposed to shocks and short of capital, despite operating […]
Comment les papillons de nuit ont failli perturber un million de moyens de subsistance
Par Andrew Edewa Le secteur floral d’Afrique de l’Est a été confronté à une menace inattendue au début de l’année 2025. Le faux carpocapse, un minuscule insecte, a déclenché une action réglementaire radicale de la part de l’Union européenne, mettant en péril des milliards de dollars d’exportations et près d’un million d’emplois. Pour les principaux […]
How moths nearly disrupted a million livelihoods
By Andrew Edewa In early 2025, East Africa’s flower industry faced an unexpected threat. The False Codling Moth, a tiny larva, triggered sweeping regulatory action by the European Union, placing billions of dollars in exports and close to a million jobs at risk. For leading producers such as Kenya, Ethiopia and Rwanda, the response had […]
Zambia signs agreement for customs system upgrade, setting course for faster trade
Lusaka, Zambia, 16 December 2025 – Zambia has taken a major step towards faster and more predictable cross-border trade by signing an agreement to upgrade the country’s customs management system. The Agreement has been signed by the Zambia Revenue Authority (ZRA), United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) and TradeMark Africa (TMA) to enable […]