COMESA Secretariat in collaboration with the Investment Climate Reform (ICR) Facility on Friday 14 February held a Public-Private Dialogue (PPD) on promoting women’s economic empowerment and fostering gender-responsive trade policies at Zambia-Zimbabwe Chirundu Border Post. In addition to Chirundu, the Secretariat and the ICR Facility will also conduct a series of the PPD at the…
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Egypt, Turkey, and France Ambassadors to Zambia have been accredited as representatives of their respective countries to COMESA. In a brief ceremony at the COMESA Secretariat in Lusaka Monday, February 10, 2025, the three presented their letters of credence to Secretary General Chileshe Mpundu Kapwepwe, marking a new chapter in international cooperation. H.E. Ms. Mayada…
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The Alliance for Commodity Trade in Eastern and Southern Africa (ACTESA) and the International Fertilizer Development Center (IFDC) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding aimed at enhancing agriculture productivity and sustainability across the continent. This collaboration marks a pivotal step in strengthening agriculture research, policies, and regulations to ensure small farmer-holder access to quality…
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The Coca-Cola system in Africa paid a courtesy visit to the COMESA Secretariat to share the contributions of the system in Africa and discuss strengthening partnerships aimed at driving economic growth and enhancing investments in regional value chains. The meeting which took place on 21st January 2025 underscored the Coca-Cola system’s investments in local initiatives…
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In a significant move to enhance regional cooperation, the Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa (COMESA) and the International Organisation of La Francophonie (OIF) signed a partnership agreement in 2024 aimed at strengthening French language skills among twelve COMESA officers. This partnership agreement aligns with the OIF’s strategic vision to bolster French language skills…
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Malawi and Zambia have launched the implementation of the COMESA Electronic Certificate of Origin (eCO) Programme meant to enhance trade efficiency by simplifying the process for exporters and reducing the time and costs associated with obtaining traditional certificates. Since its introduction in 2000, the COMESA Certificate of Origin has been issued and processed manually, a…
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COMESA has reaffirmed its support to the growth of pastoral markets by being part of the newly launched African Pastoral Markets Development (APMD) Platform. Launched by the African Union Inter-African Bureau for Animal Resources (AU-IBAR) on 17 January 2025 in Nairobi, Kenya, the Platform aims to enhance the livelihoods of pastoral communities particularly in the…
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On January 14, 2025, COMESA and the World Bank co-hosted a pivotal webinar to discuss the Green Climate Fund (GCF) Ascent-Green Program. The ASCENT-GREEN initiative is designed to implement “predictable result-based financing and grants,” specifically targeting Distributed Renewable Energy (DRE) and clean cooking companies to align financial support with regional aspirations. The program aims to…
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The Government of Malawi has made a great leap to strengthen structural resilience by launching the Country Structural Vulnerability and Resilience Assessment (CSVRA). The launch by Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Malawi Hon. Nancy Tembo took place on 17 December 2024 at the Bingu International Convention Centre in Lilongwe. Hon. Tembo expressed…
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The Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa (COMESA) has reaffirmed is commitment towards implementation of the Kampala CAADP Framework which was recently adopted during the African Union Extraordinary Summit held on 9 – 11 January 2025 on the Post-Malabo CAADP Summit. In a statement delivered through the Director of Industry and Agriculture, Ms. Providence…
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