In commemoration of International Women’s Day and Youth Day 2026, the Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa (COMESA) Secretary General (SG), Chileshe Mpundu Kapwepwe, was invited as a keynote speaker for a special mentorship session hosted by the World Food Programme (WFP) Zambia office. The joint celebration served as a meaningful platform to reflect…
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The Governments of Ireland and Japan have appointed Special Representatives to the Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa (COMESA) who will serve as links between the 21 Member trade bloc and the two countries respectively. His Excellency Aidan Fitzpatrick, Irish Ambassador to Zambia and His Excellency Akiteru Mikami, Japanese Ambassador to Zambia presented their…
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COMESA, through the Regional Infrastructure Financing Facility (RIFF), is supporting South Sudan in strengthening its solar energy regulatory framework to promote reliable and sustainable energy access. From 9–12 March 2026, COMESA facilitated Validation and Awareness Workshops in Juba aimed at supporting the adoption and implementation of quality standards for solar products in the country. The…
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Are you a young Zambian passionate about building a meaningful career and contributing to regional integration, peace and development? The COMESA Governance, Peace and Security (GPS) is hosting a Career Youth Talk in commemoration of the Zambia Youth Day at the COMESA Headquarters in Lusaka. This interactive session will give young people the opportunity to:…
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The COMESA Monetary Institute (CMI) has convened a Task Force meeting to advance the preparation of the COMESA Macroeconomic Convergence Peer Review Mechanism (CMEC-PRM) document. This initiative follows the 29th meeting of the COMESA Committee of Governors of Central Banks, held in November 2025 in Kampala, Uganda, where it was noted that Member States have…
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As the world celebrated International Women’s Day on 8 March 2026, the Alliance for Commodity Trade in Eastern and Southern Africa (ACTESA) profiles Mugeni Euphrosine, the Founder and Managing Director of Avocare Ltd, an agro-processing company producing avocado cooking oil in Rwanda. AVOCARE LTD is an innovative agro-processing enterprise established in 2019 in Huye District,…
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The Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa (COMESA) joined the international community in commemorating International Women’s Day 2026 under the theme “Rights. Justice. Action. For All Women and Girls.” Highlighting the resilience, innovation, and leadership of women across its 21 Member States, H.E. Secretary General (SG) Chileshe Mpundu Kapwepwe reaffirmed the organisation’s commitment to…
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The Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa (COMESA) announces the call for entries for the 2026 COMESA Media Awards. The Award scheme is conducted every year to recognize and reward journalists who have contributed to regional integration by publishing and producing broadcast stories on the subject. Objective of the Awards The objective of the…
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Noting the need to facilitate and enhance small-scale cross-border trade, the Government of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) signed an Interministerial Decree on 10 March 2025 to enable the implementation of the COMESA Simplified Trade Regime (STR) on its borders with neighbouring COMESA countries. The DRC shares borders with four COMESA countries Burundi, Rwanda,…
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Members of the Programme Steering Committee for the European Union funded Institutional Capacity Building Programme (ICBP) at COMESA Secretariat and EU Delegation in Zambia met in Lusaka to review progress in implementation of the Programme. Funded under the 11th European Development Fund, the initiative continues to be a cornerstone in COMESA’s efforts to strengthen institutional…
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