Cairo, Wednesday, May 15, 2024: Thermal power dominates power generation in the COMESA region, accounting for more than 76 percent with hydro energy at 24 percent. This is out of the total installed power generation capacity estimated at 100,000 megawatts. This was part of the updates presented at the 13th Annual General Meeting (AGM) of the…
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Cairo, Monday, May 13, 2024: Energy experts are meeting in Cairo for a two-day consultative workshop on regional harmonization of regulatory frameworks and tools for improved electricity regulation in the COMESA region. The meeting is reviewing a study report of the energy market, institutional structure, and tariff frameworks in 13 regional states, focusing on their current…
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Nairobi, Tuesday, 7 May 2024: The COMESA Secretariat is currently participating in the ongoing Special Summit of the African Union on Fertilizer and Soil Health in Nairobi, Kenya. During the Summit on Tuesday, 07 May 2024, COMESA Secretary General Chileshe Kapwepwe addressed attendees, highlighting the concerning decline of soil health in many parts of Africa. She…
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Legal experts are convening in Kenya to review three key legal documents of the COMESA Court of Justice. These include the draft Staff Rules, the draft Executive Management Staff Rules, and a proposal to amend Article 20 of the COMESA Treaty. The presentation of these draft legal instruments took place during the 25th COMESA Legislative…
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Malawi has ratified the Tripartite Free Trade Agreement, bringing the total number of state that have done so to 12. Now, only two are remaining to reach the requisite threshold of 14 to enable the agreement to enter into force. The ratification instrument, signed by Malawi Minister of Foreign Affairs, Hon Nancy Tembo was delivered…
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Lusaka, Wednesday, April 24, 2024: The Government of Zambia, in collaboration with COMESA and various development partners, has launched the National Green Growth Strategy (GGS). This strategy aims to drive the country towards sustainable development, prioritizing environmental sustainability, economic growth, and social inclusiveness. The Zambia Green Growth Strategy is a comprehensive framework designed to integrate…
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Lusaka, Wednesday, April 24, 2024: COMESA has begun the comprehensive implementation of its Trade Remedies Regulations, aimed at recommending measures to prevent potential losses that its Member States might incur due to unfair trading practices and unforeseen surges in imports during business transactions. The Regulations were adopted way back in 2000, but their application has largely…
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Nairobi, Kenya, 23 April 2024: COMESA is currently hosting a stakeholders’ workshop on Sanitary and Phytosanitary (SPS) measures from 22-30 April 2024 in Nairobi, Kenya. Attended by sector specialists from COMESA Member States, its objective is to revise the COMESA Sanitary and Phytosanitary (SPS) Regulations, SPS Strategy, and develop Implementation Plans for the Food Safety,…
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The first joint awareness Forum for the 12 COMESA institutions, was conducted in Port Louis, Mauritius on 15 – 16 April 2024, attended by over 120 local and international delegates. The forum, conducted under the theme “Economic Integration for a Thriving COMESA Anchored on Green Investment, Value Addition, and Tourism,” aimed to enhance the visibility…
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Mbabane, Eswatini, 12 April 2024: The aviation sector, known for its high technical demands and significant economic impact, has historically seen lower participation rates of women, especially in technical and leadership roles. As part of a broader initiative to tackle these disparities and foster an inclusive environment that supports the careers of women in this…
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