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INDIVIDUAL CONSULTANT TO UPDATE THE 2013 COMESA MICRO, SMALL AND MEDIUM ENTERPRISES POLICY AND DEVELOP AN IMPLEMENTATION STRATEGY AND COSTED ACTION PLAN

26/10/2024

COMESA is inviting Individual Consultants to submit their CV [and Financial Proposal] for the following services INDIVIDUAL CONSULTANT TO UPDATE THE 2013 COMESA MICRO, SMALL AND MEDIUM ENTERPRISES POLICY AND DEVELOP AN IMPLEMENTATION STRATEGY AND COSTED ACTION PLAN. The Terms of Reference defining the minimum technical requirements for these services are attached as Annex 1…
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COMESA@30 Golf Tournament: Celebrating Milestones and Future Aspirations

12/10/2024

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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Countdown to the 23rd COMESA Summit and 30th Anniversary Celebrations

30/09/2024

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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COMESA Common Investment Agreement set for Validation

29/09/2024

Sunday 29 September 2024 Cairo, Egypt: – Representatives from the Ministries responsible for Investments and the National Investment Promotion Agencies (NIPAs) drawn from all COMESA Member States are convening in Cairo, Egypt on Monday 30 September – 1 October 2024 to validate the revised COMESA Common Investment Agreement (CCIA). The CCIA was initially adopted in…
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COMESA Launches Horticulture Trade Mission to the European Union

20/09/2024

Representatives of 11 Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) from Egypt, Ethiopia, Kenya, Madagascar, Malawi, Mauritius, Uganda, Zambia, and Zimbabwe are undertaking a horticulture engagement mission to the European Union on 15 – 22 September 2024. The mission is meant to increase the competitiveness and market access of the SMEs in horticulture, exploring market opportunities through…
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Energy Experts Urge Enhanced Electricity Regulations in COMESA

18/09/2024

Energy experts and stakeholders have convened in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, for a three-day workshop focused on validating the framework and initial reports for harmonized electricity tariffs and cost assessments in the COMESA region. This initiative, supported by the African Development Bank (AfDB) and COMESA since its approval in 2022, aims to strengthen the sustainability of…
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COMESA Research Forum: Push for Greater Value Addition, Green Investments, and Tourism

17/09/2024

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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COMESA and Partners to Host Second Edition of the IRSK Annual Conference

16/09/2024

Monday 16 September Lusaka, Zambia: – The Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa (COMESA) in collaboration with the International Relations Society of Kenya (IRSK), the African Centre for the Constructive Resolution of Disputes (ACCORD) and the African Centre for the Study of the United States (ACSUS) based at the University of the Witwatersrand in…
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COMESA and IISD Sign MOU to support sustainable development in eastern and southern Africa

23/08/2024

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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Attorney-General in the Republic of Seychelles

21/08/2024

A vacancy exists for the position of Attorney-General in the Republic of Seychelles. Applications are invited from persons who are qualified under Article 76, read in conjunction with Article 126, of the Constitution of Seychelles, for appointment as Attorney-General. A person shall hold office as Attorney-General for a term of not more than seven years…
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