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‘Support RECs to strengthen regional integration,’ COMESA urges G20

COMESA was among the Regional Economic Communities (RECs) that   participated in the Group of Twenty (G20)’s first meeting to be chaired by an African nation held on 20 – 21 February 2025. Under South Africa’s leadership, the inaugural G20 Foreign Ministers’ Meeting took place in Johannesburg, attended by ministers from the member countries, representatives…
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Egypt, Turkey, France Ambassadors Accredited to COMESA

Egypt, Turkey, and France Ambassadors to Zambia have been accredited as representatives of their respective countries to COMESA. In a brief ceremony at the COMESA Secretariat in Lusaka Monday, February 10, 2025, the three presented their letters of credence to Secretary General Chileshe Mpundu Kapwepwe, marking a new chapter in international cooperation. H.E. Ms. Mayada…
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COMESA holds Public-Private Dialogue for Border Agencies and Traders at Chirundu

COMESA Secretariat in collaboration with the Investment Climate Reform (ICR) Facility on Friday 14 February held a Public-Private Dialogue (PPD) on promoting women’s economic empowerment and fostering gender-responsive trade policies at Zambia-Zimbabwe Chirundu Border Post. In addition to Chirundu, the Secretariat and the ICR Facility will also conduct a series of the PPD at the…
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COMESA Court Delivers Landmark Decision on the Use of Safeguard Measures

The COMESA Court of Justice Delivers a Landmark Decision on Safeguard Measures

ACTESA, IFDC sign MoU to bolster Agricultural Production

  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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Technical Operations Coordinator – Regional Food Balance Sheet (RFBS) Initiative

Under the close supervision of the RFBS Project Manager in COMESA Secretariat, the Technical Operations Coordinator will work closely with the Project Manager, Delivery Analyst, and RFBS implementing teams to support the design, enhancement, and deployment of the RFBS mobile and web applications. They will contribute to strategic design, stakeholder engagement, and capacity-building initiatives to…
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Transport Expert (Road) – P3

To provide technical support in facilitating road transport policy and regulatory development, implementation and harmonization to ensure regional road transport infrastructure integration in line with Division mandate and COMESA Treaty. Click on the link below for more details Call for Application for 3 Professional staff 2025 ENG v1 Call for Application for 3 Professional staff…
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Energy Economist – P3

To provide technical support services in the development and facilitation of implementation of energy sector work programs in the region with the aim of supporting regional energy policy development, harmonization and domestication in Member States in line with Division mandate and COMESA Treaty. Click on the link below for more details Call for Application for…
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Head of Public Relations and Communications – P3

To implement the regional communications strategy, designs, manages and facilitates the implementation of the COMESA communications, publication and stakeholders’ engagement strategies with a view to influence the regional integration agenda. To promote public and media outreach and to mobilize political and financial support for COMESA and to support influencing, advocacy and partnership building efforts under…
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Individual Consultant to Conduct Website Development, Hosting, Maintenance, and Training of Staff

1. COMESA is inviting you to submit your CV for the following services mentioned above. The Terms of Reference defining the minimum technical requirements for these services are attached as Annex 1 to this Request for Proposal. 2. Only Individual Consultants are eligible for this assignment if they fulfil the eligibility criteria. Individual consultants are…
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