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August 16, 2024

Partnership to create 240,000 jobs

The Secretariat of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) recently launched the implementation of a programme aimed at enabling more than 240,000 new jobs in the fisheries sector in certain African countries, during the period between 2024 and 2028. Dubbed “Economic Empowerment of Women and Youth in Fisheries,” the program is a partnership between […]

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August 9, 2024

TradeMark Africa: Ratification of tripartite agreement will boost pan-African trade

With a trade potential of exports in worth over $1.7 billion available for countries to leverage and grow their trade, East African nations are being urged to harmonize standards, processes and remove trade barriers. According to TradeMark Africa Deputy CEO Allen Asiimwe, countries such as Kenya, Tanzania, and the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), are […]

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July 31, 2024

Tanzania Government and TradeMark Africa Launches National Trade Policy to Boost Global Competitiveness

Yesterday, 30 July 2024, marked a historic milestone for Tanzania’s trade landscape. The Government of the United Republic of Tanzania, through the Ministry of Industry and Trade, in collaboration with TradeMark Africa (TMA), launched the Tanzania National Trade Policy (NTP) 2023 Edition. This policy represents a significant advancement in Tanzania’s trade development, emphasising enhanced policy […]

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July 19, 2024

$400 Million in Staple Foods Traded at the Eastern and Southern Africa Grain Trade Forum

The recently concluded Eastern and Southern Africa Grain B2B Forum in Dar es Salaam was a resounding success, with an impressive $400 million in staple foods traded. Hosted by TradeMark Africa (TMA), the Eastern Africa Grain Council (EAGC), and the Alliance for a Green Revolution in Africa (AGRA), the event brought together 150 delegates from […]

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July 12, 2024

Trade Catalyst Africa désigne Antoinette Tesha comme directrice des investissements

Trade Catalyst Africa (TCA) a nommé Mme Antoinette Tesha au poste de Directrice des investissements. Dotée d’une solide expérience dans les domaines de l’investissement, de la finance, de la banque et du développement, Antoinette apporte plus d’une décennie d’expertise à TCA, positionnant l’organisation sur la voie de la croissance. Antoinette a récemment dirigé le programme […]

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July 5, 2024

Restoring Economic Growth – Connecting African Countries And Optimising The AfCFTA

The African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) represents a landmark achievement in the pursuit of economic integration across Africa. As the continent navigates the path to restoring economic growth, connecting African countries and optimizing the AfCFTA are crucial steps toward realizing the full potential of this ambitious trade agreement. Economic Integration for Sustainable Growth The […]

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June 26, 2024

Afreximbank backs new intra-African trade company with US$1bn investment

The African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) is spending US$1bn to fund the launch of an initiative designed to grow intra-Africa trade and increase SME access to finance. The African Trade and Distribution Company (ATDC) is a partnership between Afreximbank, Arise Integrated Industrial Platforms (Arise IIP) and the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) Secretariat. The ATDC […]

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June 21, 2024

Financial Sector Deepening Tanzania et TradeMark Africa s’associent pour stimuler l’inclusion financière et numérique des femmes commerçantes en Tanzanie

Dans une démarche historique visant à renforcer l’inclusion financière et numérique des femmes commerçantes en Tanzanie, Financial Sector Deepening Tanzania (FSDT) et TradeMark Africa (TMA) ont signé un partenariat stratégique qui souligne leur engagement commun à autonomiser les femmes en élargissant leur accès aux solutions financières numériques, renforçant ainsi leur participation au commerce transfrontalier. Avec […]

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June 21, 2024

Standards breach to lock SMEs out of continental trade, warn lobbies

Private sector lobbies have cautioned that Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) risk being locked out of the opportunities in the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) due to poor absorption of specified standards. A meeting to discuss standardisation issues among SMEs in the region acknowledged the difficulties these businesses face in trying to adopt the […]

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June 14, 2024

La Chambre de commerce des femmes de Tanzanie et TradeMark Africa unissent leurs forces pour catalyser la croissance économique des femmes commerçantes en Tanzanie

La Chambre de commerce des femmes de Tanzanie (TWCC) a obtenu une subvention d’un million de dollars (2,59 milliards de TZS) de TradeMark Africa (TMA) afin d’améliorer l’accès au marché régional pour les femmes commerçantes de Tanzanie. Ce soutien se concentrera sur la certification des produits, la sensibilisation aux opportunités commerciales et aux réglementations, et […]

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