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June 14, 2024

VIBE permet aux femmes rwandaises travaillant dans l’horticulture d’accéder aux marchés britanniques

Les femmes entrepreneurs du Rwanda ont obtenu de nouvelles opportunités commerciales avec des entreprises de produits frais du Royaume-Uni grâce à la mission commerciale Rwanda-Royaume-Uni, rendue possible par le programme “Initiative à valeur ajoutée pour stimuler l’emploi” (VIBE). Huit entreprises britanniques se concentrant sur des produits clés, notamment les piments frais et transformés, les haricots […]

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June 14, 2024

Finland, Kenya ties to boost Africa trade

Finland’s transformation from an agriculture-based economy to an innovation powerhouse is an example of resilience. Emerging from a devastating civil war, and later defending ourselves against the Soviet Union, we rebuilt our nation. Some of the key elements in Finland’s development have been opening our economy and fostering trade, and recognising its critical importance. We […]

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June 7, 2024

Kayonza: Rwanda-Tanzania cross-border trade on the rise

Every Thursday in Ndego Sector, Kayonza District, the shores of Kibare Lake buzz with activity. Ships unload tonnes of goods from Tanzania, while others load goods bound for Tanzania from Rwanda. Kibare Lake holds regional importance as the Akagera River flows through it. ALSO READ: Efforts to make water transport more attractive gain momentum After unloading, […]

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May 31, 2024

Les importateurs britanniques envisagent de conclure des accords commerciaux avec des entreprises horticoles dirigées par des femmes

Des importateurs britanniques se sont rendus au Rwanda pour rencontrer des entreprises horticoles dirigées par des femmes afin d’explorer les possibilités d’accords commerciaux pour des produits tels que le piment, les avocats, les fruits de la passion, les haricots verts frais et d’autres produits horticoles. Cette visite s’inscrit dans le cadre d’une mission commerciale entre […]

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May 31, 2024

Tanzania’s horticulture industry poised for boom as UK scraps tariffs

Arusha. The UK has unveiled a significant package to strengthen economic ties with Tanzania, focusing on the growth of the nation’s horticulture sector. Announced on Tuesday in Arusha, the initiative promises to offer duty-free access to UK markets for Tanzanian horticultural exports, underscoring the UK’s commitment to cultivating mutually beneficial trade relations with the resource-rich nation. […]

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May 24, 2024

TradeMark mène une réflexion de haut niveau avec la délégation canadienne sur les succès du partenariat visant à faciliter l’accès des femmes au commerce

Le 17 mai 2024, Affaires mondiales Canada (GAC) a rencontré TradeMark Africa (TMA) pour faire le point sur un partenariat de 18 millions de dollars canadiens qui a renforcé l’autonomisation économique des femmes dans le commerce et créé un environnement commercial inclusif aux frontières de l’Afrique de l’Est. Lors d’une réunion dirigée par Dave Beer, […]

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May 22, 2024

Kenya Breaks Ground for World’s First Green Garment Factory Made from Recycled Containers

May 20, 2024, Athi River, Kenya – The world’s first green industrial garment factory has broken ground in Athi River EPZ, with a $530,000 investment from the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) and a $1.3 million loan from Trade Catalyst Africa (TCA). This new warehouse spans 5,000 sqm and is poised to be […]

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May 16, 2024

ECOWAS focuses on empowering Agri-Food Value Chains

he ECOWAS Commission organized the 5th Meeting of the ECOWAS Regional Trade Facilitation Committee (RTFC) in Cotonou, Benin from 30th April to 3rd May 2024. The meeting aimed to advance the status of regional trade facilitation initiatives within the ECOWAS region whilst focusing on enhancing the implementation of existing initiatives, addressing non-tariff barriers, and strengthening […]

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May 15, 2024

A Closer Look at EAC and TMA’s Joint Efforts to Drive Regional Economic Integration

In a strategic meeting aimed at bolstering regional integration and economic growth, Ms. Annette Ssemuwemba Mutaawe, the Acting Secretary General of the East African Community (EAC) Secretariat met with leadership from TradeMark Africa (TMA), led by CEO Dave Beer. The discussion centred the commitment of both organisations to tackle regional trade barriers, enhance infrastructure and […]

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April 26, 2024

TradeMark Africa pumps $2.1 million to unlock TZ green gold industry

What you need to know: The grant marks a significant milestone in their ongoing efforts to enhance the global competitiveness of Tanzania’s horticultural products Arusha. Better days for the multi-million-dollar horticultural industry are in the offing, thanks to the latest strategic partnership between international and local organisations. Yesterday, TradeMark Africa (TMA) and the Tanzania Horticultural […]

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