In order to justifiably respond to such a loaded question, one needs to first assess the rationale or raison d’etre of the COMESA Customs Union (CCU). What are COMESA’s basic objectives in the formation of such a union? What does COMESA expect the resultant customs union will be?

Livestock plays a crucial part in the livelihoods of large numbers of people throughout the world. When humanitarian emergencies arise, rapid assistance is needed to protect and rebuild livestock assets of affected communities.

The seventh meeting of the sub-committee on Standardization was held on 23rd June 2009 at COMESA Secretariat. The meeting was opened by Director of Invesmnet Pormotion and Private Sector Development (IPPSD) at the COMESA Secretariat Dr Chungu Mwila.

The Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa (COMESA) will exhibit at the CAADP Day to be held on 27th June in Sirte, Libya. This will be at the margins of the African Union Heads of State and Government Summit.

COMESA Secretary General Mr Sindiso Ngwenya has explained that the launch of the COMESA Customs Union (CU) did no require signatures from Member States since the CU is already enshrined in the Treaty.

The Palestine Ambassador to Zambia, His Excellency Attalla Qubia has been appointed Special Representative to the Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa (COMESA).