Author: Muzinge Chibomba

COMESA Signs AU Protocol to Consolidate Relations

Secretary General of COMESA Her Excellency Chileshe Mpundu Kapwepwe has signed the Protocol on Relations between the African Union (AU) and the Regional Economic Communities (RECs) meant to consolidate relations with the mother body. Witnessed by the Chairperson of the African Union Commission HE. Moussa Faki Mahamat and East African Community (EAC) Secretary General Dr.…
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RAERESA Gets US$1.5m for Harmonisation of Electricity Regulations and Improving Cross Border Power Trade

The Board of the African Development Bank (AfDB) has approved a grant of US$1.5m to advance intra-regional harmonization of electricity regulations and drive cross-border power trading in the COMESA region. This will be implemented through COMESA’s energy regulatory arm -the Regional Association of Energy Regulators for Eastern and Southern Africa (RAERESA). The two-year project seeks…
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COMESA Countries Set for Elections in 2022

Four COMESA countries namely Kenya, Somalia, Sudan and Libya are preparing to hold presidential and general elections this year. These elections are expected to usher in new political dispensations. The first of these is Somalia which will hold presidential elections before 25th February 2022 using a relatively complex indirect system.  The presidential election will be…
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Simplified Trade Regime Threshold Reviewed

COMESA Secretariat has conducted a study to review the suitability of the current Simplified Trade Regime (STR) threshold which stands at US$2, 000 per consignment, per crossing. Specifically, the study was commissioned to review the current STR threshold value with a view to establishing a suitable level that is capable of effectively facilitating intra-regional trade…
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COMESA Mourns Bank of Uganda Governor

COMESA is mourning the passing on of Bank of Uganda Governor Prof. Emmanuel Tumusiime-Mutebile, who died on 23 January 2022. Secretary General Chileshe Mpundu Kapwepwe said Prof Tumusiime-Mutebile would be remembered for the rich legacy of championing monetary cooperation and his contribution in the regional integration agenda of COMESA. In her message of condolences sent…
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e-COMESA Newsletter 681

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Regional Trade Facilitation Project Supporting Small-Scale Traders Closes

The Great Lakes Trade Facilitation Project (GLTFP) launched five-years ago to deepen small-scale cross-border trade in Burundi, the Democratic Republic of Congo, Rwanda and Uganda with a special focus on women and young people has closed on a high note and paved the way for increased intra-trade in the region. Financially backed by the World…
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Border Profiling Survey Planned to Enhance Collection of Data

The COMESA Secretariat through the Statistics Unit is planning to conduct a Border Profiling Survey which is expected to add value to the understanding of the border trading environment as it affects small-scale cross-border traders. The survey Is planned for the first quarter of 2022. To kickstart the process, a draft questionnaire suited to borders…
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COMESA Conducts Regional Dialogue on Enhancing Fish Trade

COMESA Secretariat through the Regional Enterprise Competitiveness and Access to Markets Programme (RECAMP), is working on strategies to improve and strengthen participation of COMESA’s SMEs involved in fisheries and fish product value chains in the regional and international markets. This will be done through sustained supplies, improved trade efficiencies, enhanced value chains and quality of…
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