Nairobi, Monday, 2 December 2024: The first phase of the Africa Cloud Ecosystem (ACE) project, a groundbreaking initiative to create a reliable network of standard data centres across the African continent, has successfully concluded. Funded by the African Development Bank (AfDB) through the NEPAD-IPPF Special Fund, the project aims to provide affordable, reliable, and secure cloud…
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In celebration of its 30th anniversary, the Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa (COMESA) hosted a spectacular Golf Tournament at Lusaka Golf Club on October 11, 2024. The event drew 128 participants, creating an exciting atmosphere filled with camaraderie and competition, as players came together to honor COMESA’s remarkable journey in advancing regional integration.…
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As preparations intensify for the 23rd COMESA Summit of Heads of State and Government in Bujumbura, Burundi, scheduled for October 31, 2024, Ambassadors and Permanent Representatives from COMESA member states based in Lusaka have been updated on the event’s progress. On September 27, 2024, COMESA Secretary General, Chileshe Kapwepwe, briefed the diplomats on key highlights…
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The 11th COMESA Annual Research Forum began today, bringing together policymakers, academics, think tanks, and the private sector from COMESA Member States and beyond to discuss emerging issues in regional integration. The virtual forum, themed “Fostering Economic Integration and Inclusivity in COMESA through Value Addition, Green Investments, and Tourism,” is part of ongoing capacity-building initiatives…
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August 23, 2024: The Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa (COMESA) and International Institute for Sustainable Development (IISD) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to co-operate in areas of common interest in pursuing their respective mandates and strategic objectives of contribution towards sustainable economic growth and development. Under the partnership, the two organizations will…
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Lusaka, Tuesday, August 20, 2024: The Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa (COMESA) is set to formalize a major partnership with China during the upcoming Forum on China-Africa Cooperation (FOCAC). This MoU will focus on key areas like capacity building, agricultural development, and investment opportunities across various sectors. Key areas of focus include capacity…
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Lusaka, Friday, 16 August 2024: The European Union (EU) and the Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa (COMESA) have officially launched a new regional Circular Economy Programme, following the signing of a €40 million financing agreement for the “SWITCH to Circular Economy in East and Southern Africa (SWITCH-2-CE in ESA)” initiative. The agreement was…
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In a bid to enhance its support for women entrepreneurship and women’s economic empowerment, the digital platform for women in business – 50 Million African Women Speak – has introduced a new section which provides a broad range of learning resources on various aspects of business. The resources are available via the landing page of…
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COMESA, in collaboration with the Investment Climate Reform (ICR) Facility, hosted a three-day training workshop on gender-disaggregated data and statistics for Eswatini from August 5 to 7, 2024. The workshop’s goal was to introduce participants to concepts of gender and gender statistics, including data collection techniques, data analysis, and the policy implications of using gender…
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Bujumbura, Burundi, August 13,2024: The countdown to the 23rd COMESA Heads of State and Government Summit has officially begun with the signing of the Host Agreement between the Government of Burundi and the COMESA Secretariat. Burundi’s Minister of Foreign Affairs and Development Cooperation, Ambassador Albert Shingiro, and COMESA Secretary General, Chileshe Kapwepwe, signed the agreement…
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