Author: Willis Osemo

UN Trade and Development (UNCTAD) and the Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa (COMESA) Regional Investment Agency (RIA) launch the inaugural 2025 COMESA Investment Report

Lusaka, 4 December 2025 – The COMESA Council of Ministers has  launched the COMESA Investment Report 2025 which was developed by the UN Trade and Development (UNCTAD) in collaboration with the COMESA Regional Investment Agency (RIA). This landmark report provides a comprehensive assessment of Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) dynamics in the region and presents evidence-based recommendations…
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Signing Of The Kenya – Uganda Mutual Recognition Agreement For Conformity Assessment

Lusaka, Zambia Thursday 4 December 2025:  – The Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa (COMESA) is pleased to announce the signing of the Mutual Recognition Agreement (MRA) on Conformity Assessment between the Republic of Kenya and the Republic of Uganda. This significant milestone took place on the sidelines of the COMESA Council of Ministers…
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The 46th COMESA Council of Ministers Meeting – Speeches

Lusaka, Zambia 04 December 2025: The 46th COMESA Council of Ministers Meeting held on Thursday 4th December 2025 has taken stock of progress in the regional integrating programmes as the bloc deepens intra-regional trade and development. The one-day Meeting was attended by Ministers responsible for commerce, trade and industry from the region. The theme for…
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COMESA Policy Organs Meetings Underway in Zambia

Lusaka, Tuesday, December 02, 2025: The 46th COMESA Policy Organs’ Meetings are underway this week in Lusaka, Zambia comprising the Intergovernmental Committee (IC)and the Council of Ministers Meeting. The IC Meeting began today, attended by senior government officials and experts led by the Permanent and Principal Secretariat and Ambassadors. The two-day IC Meeting is an…
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Supply, Delivery, Installation and Commissioning of Laboratory Testing Equipment including Training of End Users

The Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa (COMESA) has received financing from the African Development fund hereinafter called the Bank toward the cost of the COMESA Support Towards Regional Pharmaceutical Sector Development (CSTRPSD) Project and intends to apply part of the proceeds toward payments under the contract[1]for Supply, Delivery, Installation and Commissioning of Laboratory…
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Consultancy Services to Develop a Regional Database of Manufacturers, Importers and Exporters of Medical Supplies and Equipment (e-Platform) for the COMESA Region

The COMESA Secretariat is inviting Individual Consultants to submit their CV for the following services: CONSULTANCY SERVICES TO DEVELOP A REGIONAL DATABASE OF MANUFACTURERS, IMPORTERS AND EXPORTERS OF MEDICAL SUPPLIES AND EQUIPMENT (E-PLATFORM) FOR THE COMESA REGION The Terms of Reference defining the minimum technical requirements for the service is   attached as Annex 1 to…
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Consultancy Services To Carry Out A Regional Assessment Of National Regulatory Authorities In The Comesa Region And Develop A Tailored Capacity Building Programme And Reliance Framework For The Region

The COMESA Secretariat is inviting Individual Consultants to submit their CV for the following services: CONSULTANCY SERVICES TO CARRY OUT A REGIONAL ASSESSMENT OF NATIONAL REGULATORY AUTHORITIES IN THE COMESA REGION AND DEVELOP A TAILORED CAPACITY BUILDING PROGRAMME AND RELIANCE FRAMEWORK FOR THE REGION The Terms of Reference defining the minimum technical requirements for the…
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Consultancy Services to Develop Content and Roll out Of a Regional Pharmaceutical Manufacturing Awareness Campaign in the COMESA Region

The COMESA Secretariat is inviting Individual Consultants to submit their CV for the following services: CONSULTANCY SERVICES TO DEVELOP CONTENT AND ROLL OUT OF A REGIONAL PHARMACEUTICAL MANUFACTURING AWARENESS CAMPAIGN IN THE COMESA REGION The Terms of Reference defining the minimum technical requirements for the service is   attached as Annex 1 to this Request for…
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Grant Officer

The Grant Officer will provide grant support to the ASCENT Project Implementation Unit (PIU), under the overall supervision of the Director of Budget and Finance with dotted reporting responsibilities to Project Coordinator. The primary responsibility of this role is to ensure effective planning, management, and oversight of all grant-related activities to support smooth and compliant project implementation.…
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Distributed Renewable Energy (DRE) – Finance Specialist

The Distributed Renewable Energy (DRE) Finance expert will provide specialized financial expertise to support the scaling and sustainability of decentralized renewable energy systems across activities of the COMESA’s Regional Energy Access Acceleration Platform (REAAP).  The expert will play a key role in developing, implementing, and strengthening financial mechanisms, business models, and investment strategies to accelerate…
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