A delegation from the Eswatini Investment Promotion Authority (EIPA) and the Zambia Development Agency (ZDA) recently met with the Assistant Secretary General for Programmes Dr Mohamed Kadah and discussed different areas of cooperation to support their work. EIPA was led by Board Chairperson Theo Hlophe while ZDA was led by Mr Innocent Melu the Director,…
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The 23rd Summit of COMESA Heads of State and Government took place in Bujumbura, Burundi, on October 31, 2024. During this event, President Evariste Ndayishimiye assumed the role of Chair of the regional bloc, succeeding Zambia’s President Hakainde Hichilema, who formally handed over COMESA’s instruments of power. President Ndayishimiye will lead the 21-member trade bloc…
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Ministers of foreign affairs of COMESA Member States concluded their one-day meeting in Bujumbura, Tuesday, 29 October 2024 with peace and security issues in focus. Setting the tone of the meeting, Zambia’s Minister of Defence, Hon. Ambrose Lufuma, said despite achievements recorded in the status of peace, security and stability during the past one, the…
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Over 400 representatives from the private sector, small scale traders, women entrepreneurs, policy makers and civil society organisations from across the COMESA region gathered in Bujumbura, Burundi for the 17th COMESA Business Forum. The annual forum has been organised by the COMESA Business Council (CBC) in collaboration with the Government of Burundi and support from…
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Representatives from nine COMESA countries have reviewed the draft Regional Strategy on the Economic Empowerment of Women. The consultative meeting held virtually on 25 October 2024 received inputs from the stakeholders as the region tries to develop a comprehensive document addressing the unique challenges women face in accessing and benefiting from economic opportunities across the…
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Sunday 29 September 2024 Cairo, Egypt: – Representatives from the Ministries responsible for Investments and the National Investment Promotion Agencies (NIPAs) drawn from all COMESA Member States are convening in Cairo, Egypt on Monday 30 September – 1 October 2024 to validate the revised COMESA Common Investment Agreement (CCIA). The CCIA was initially adopted in…
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Representatives of 11 Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) from Egypt, Ethiopia, Kenya, Madagascar, Malawi, Mauritius, Uganda, Zambia, and Zimbabwe are undertaking a horticulture engagement mission to the European Union on 15 – 22 September 2024. The mission is meant to increase the competitiveness and market access of the SMEs in horticulture, exploring market opportunities through…
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Energy experts and stakeholders have convened in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, for a three-day workshop focused on validating the framework and initial reports for harmonized electricity tariffs and cost assessments in the COMESA region. This initiative, supported by the African Development Bank (AfDB) and COMESA since its approval in 2022, aims to strengthen the sustainability of…
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Ethiopia’s horticulture sub-sector is set for significant growth following the launch of the COMESA-EAC Horticulture Accelerator (CEHA) National Chapter. This initiative, unveiled in Addis Ababa on August 13, 2024, is part of a broader strategy to tap into the vast potential of the horticulture industry across the region. At the launch event, industry stakeholders praised…
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The Zambian Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) is actively seeking collaboration with the COMESA to bolster the aviation sector through enhanced economic regulation and support to the Zambia Air Services Training Institute (ZASTI). This initiative underscores the CAA’s commitment to elevating aviation standards and ensuring sustainable growth within the sector. This collaborative effort was highlighted during…
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