E-Learning is now a reality at the COMESA Secretariat and is already operational and providing benefits that are being enjoyed by COMESA member States. This was revealed by the COMESA Secretary General, Mr Sindiso Ngwenya in a speech read on his behalf by ISO Coordinator Dr McClay Kanyangarara, executive Assistant to the Secretary General, during the official opening of the just concluded 2nd National E-Learning Conference held in Lusaka on Monday 24th November, 2008.

The 25th meeting of the committee on Administration and Budgetary Matters opened at the COMESA Secretariat 27th November 2008. The meeting is being held ahead of other COMESA Policy Organs meetings to take place on 1st and 3rd December 2008.

The Government of the Republic of Kenya has commended COMESA’s approach through the Enhancing Procurement Reforms and Capacity Programme (EPRCP)of capacity building focusing on creating the capacity of national training institutions to deliver certified procurement training to all relevant stakeholders in a sustainable manner.