The COMESA region commands the largest market in Africa with an estimated total population of more than 583 million people and Gross Domestic Product of USD 805 billion. COMESA’s objective is to create a large economic and trading bloc capable of overcoming the constraints faced by individual Member States. The treaty establishing COMESA provides for…
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COMESA working with partner Regional Economic Communities and the United Nations Industrial Development Organisation (UNIDO) have conducted a one-week training to boost the capacity of technical experts and small hydropower developers as a way of helping millions access affordable electricity. The training conducted at COMESA Secretariat in Lusaka is seen as a crucial step towards…
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COMESA Monetary Institute (CMI) Director Mr Ibrahim Zeidy has bid farewell to the financial institution after having joined in 2011 when it was established. He was the first to be appointed Director of CMI and has over the years enhanced the implementation of the COMESA monetary integration agenda. During his tenure, Mr Zeidy achieved several…
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The COMESA Monetary Institute (CMI) has developed a User’s Guide on application of econometric software to cross sectional data using financial inclusion data and its implications on financial stability. The Guide was presented to delegates from Member States for validation during a virtual workshop conducted by the CMI from 21 – 25 February 2022. The…
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The European Union through the 11th European Development Fund (EDF) working with COMESA Secretariat and the Government of Tanzania will soon construct a market at the Tunduma One Stop Border Post to enhance cross-border trade. This infrastructure development is part of the 15 million Euros Cross Border Trade Initiative Programme aimed at increasing formal small-scale…
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New Judge to be sworn-in The Summit presents the opportunity for several ceremonies, some of which are entrenched in the COMESA Treaty. The swearing of judges of the COMESA Court of Justice in one of them. This time, a new Judge, Justice Salohy Norotiana Rakotondrajery Randrianarisoa will be sworn-in as one of the five judges…
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Tuesday, November 02, 2021: A fresh call has been made to COMESA countries to ensure full implementation of the guidelines for the movement of goods and services that was developed last year to facilitate regional trade during the Covid-19 pandemic. Zambia Minister for Commerce, Trade and Industry Hon Chipoka Mulenga told delegates attending the 42nd…
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The COMESA Federation of Women in Business was one of the institution that participated in the 1st Annual Africa Gender Equality Conference (#AGEC2021) High Level Round Table Discussions during the International Women’s Day under the theme: “Women in leadership: Achieving an equal future in a COVID-19 world”. This was the first ever such Conference took…
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The COMESA Federation of Women in Business was one of the institution that participated in the 1st Annual Africa Gender Equality Conference (#AGEC2021) High Level Round Table Discussions during the International Women’s Day under the theme: “Women in leadership: Achieving an equal future in a COVID-19 world”. This was the first ever such Conference took place in Lilongwe, Malawi…
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The platform will help Sudanese business women to connect with local regional markets and enhance their access to financial services The Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa (COMESA) in partnership with the Sudanese Government on Thursday 4 March launched a platform for women in business known as 50 Million African Women Speak (50MAWSP)…
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