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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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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Coca-Cola Beverages Africa paid a courtesy visit to the COMESA Secretariat to discuss strategies for strengthening partnerships aimed at driving economic growth and enhancing investments in regional value chains. The meeting which took place on 21st January 2025 underscored Coca-Cola’s commitment to sustainable local initiatives and job creation across the region. During the visit, the…
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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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The Alliance for Commodity Trade in Eastern and Southern Africa (ACTESA), a COMESA Specialized Agency through the COMESA-EAC Horticulture Accelerator (CEHA), invites agribusinesses in Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, Ethiopia, and Rwanda to apply for Matching Grants designed to accelerate the growth and sustainability of horticultural value chains. This is in line with the CEHA Matching Grants…
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The Senior Insurance Expert will be responsible for the management of an effective implementation of the COMESA Yellow Card Scheme under the Council of Bureaux Secretariat. She/He will preside over the implementation of policies, procedures, and guidelines for the Scheme. She/He shall ensure proper implementation of Yellow Card Scheme in relation to administrative, technical, risk…
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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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COMESA Regional Investment Agency was launched in 2006 to promote COMESA Member States and to increase awareness on their investment incentives, opportunities, legislation, practices, major events affecting investments and other relevant information in view of attracting FDI for the sustainable economic development of the COMESA region, in particular infrastructure development. The objectives set-out in COMESA…
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