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With three of the eight candidates to become the next leader of the World Trade Organization (WTO) coming from Africa, BBC Africa business editor Zawadi Mudibo looks at what difference having one of them at the helm would make for the continent. There is a growing feeling among African diplomats that someone from the continent […]
Arusha. Charges on Covid-19 tests remain high for the poor women traders along the Burundi and Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) common border. They told a team of business organisations from the region that visited the area on Monday that the fees were impacting their businesses. ‘Reduction of the test charges at the borders would […]
COMESA, with financial support from the European Union has been implementing the Small-Scale Cross Border Trade Initiative (SSCBTI) which aims at increasing small scale cross-border trade flows in the COMESA Tripartite region. This is being done by facilitating small-scale cross border trade between targeted countries through effective policy and governance reforms, institutional capacity building, improved […]
Uganda has condemned the continued use of non-tariff barriers by her East African Community neighbors despite several petitions, saying it beats the purpose for which the community was created. Uganda has for long felt that her neighbors, mainly Kenya, Rwanda, and Tanzania keep backtracking when it comes to implementing the free trade treaties that govern […]
In Summary The Kenya Private Sector Alliance (KEPSA) has rolled out a five-pillar strategic plan aimed at achieving this year’s goal of emerging economically stronger. It calls for peace and stability as the country heads towards the general elections, to avoid a double impact of election uncertainties and the Covid-19 pandemic. Kenya’s economy has been […]
Corporate Council on Africa (CCA), the leading reputable U.S. business association with a strategic focus on connecting business interests between the United States and Africa, has held the 13th U.S.-Africa Business Summit. The U.S. government and private sector leaders together African political and corporate business leaders have been working consistently over these years to share […]
THE East African Business Council (EABC) has commended Tanzania’s decision of reducing the cost of testing Covid-19 for domestic travelers from 100 US dollars (about 231,860/-) to 50 US dollars (about 115,930/-) for RT- PCR test. Speaking here at the weekend after paying a courtesy call on the Arusha Regional Commissioner John Mongella, EABC Chief […]
What you need to know: The review as part of the ongoing activities to enable women build their economic resilience beyond the Covid-19 pandemic. Covid-19 has worsened inclusion of women in the labour market as economic dynamics have abruptly shifted to the disadvantage of women. The State Department for Gender is reviewing its economic empowerment […]
The African Continental Free Trade Area agreement officially began on January 1, 2021. What have you observed? The AfCFTA is outlined in the African Continental Free Trade Agreement, with trade commencing on January 1, 2021. AfCFTA is the largest in the world in terms of participating countries since the formation of the World Trade Organisation. […]
Catholic Relief Services (CRS) has revealed that over Rwf720 million is needed within five years to promote the production of fruits and vegetables as well as commercialization the produce in different towns across the country. It was revealed on Thursday 12th August 2021 during the presentation of research findings on challenges that farmers engaged in […]