Chisamba, Zambia, Monday 16 November 2020: Over ten civil society and private sector organizations in Zambia participated in a two-day national consultation workshop on 16-17 November to enhance their role in the COMESA Peace and Security programme as the country prepares to hold general elections in 2021. COMESA in collaboration with the Economic, Social and…
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Lusaka, October 17, 2020: Zambia has launched its Export Diversification Strategy in Gold and Gemstone Mining. The strategy will guide the formalization of the sector and stop illegal trading of the commodities in the country. It was developed with support from the European Union through the COMESA Regional Integration Capacity Project (RICB) as well as…
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COMESA will continue using eminent personalities from the region in addressing conflicts and entrenching good governance. Speaking when she addressed members of the COMESA Committee of Elders, Secretary General Chileshe Kapwepwe said the economic potential in the region can only be harnessed in an environment of peace and stability, hence the important role of the…
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COMESA will continue using eminent personalities from the region in addressing conflicts and entrenching good governance. Speaking when she addressed members of the COMESA Committee of Elders, Secretary General Chileshe Kapwepwe said the economic potential in the region can only be harnessed in an environment of peace and stability, hence the important role of the…
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Divisions The office is in charge of five technical Divisions. These are: 1 TRADE & CUSTOMS DIVISION The final objective of cooperation in Trade, Customs and Monetary Affairs is to achieve a fully integrated, internationally… Read More 2 INFORMATION & NETWORKING DIVISION The Information and Networking Division is responsible for implementation and maintenance of Common…
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COMESA Statistics The COMESA Treaty provides the policy context for the development of statistics in the COMESA region. The treaty envisages a four-pronged strategy for the development of statistics namely: A Common Market Information System – This was to be established for purposes of reviewing the functioning and development of the Common Market. Issues to be…
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Construction of the Inlanganisela Yabomake Trade Hub in Manzini, of the Kingdom of Eswatini has reached an advanced stage with over 70% of works being completed. The Trade Hub and Private Sector Support Project will cost 1.2 million euros. The Trade Hub is expected to provide market space for over 500 Small and Medium Entrepreneurs with…
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BACKROUND The COMESA Innovation Awards was launched in 2013 to celebrate the Africa Union 50th Anniversary. The Awards are aimed at recognizing and celebrating individuals and institutions that have used science, technology and innovation to advance the regional integration agenda. The inaugural Innovation Award was made at the 17th Summit of the COMESA Heads of…
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Construction of the Inlanganisela Yabomake Trade Hub in Manzini, of the Kingdom of Eswatini has reached an advanced stage with over 70% of works being completed. The Trade Hub and Private Sector Support Project will cost 1.2 million euros. The Trade Hub is expected to provide market space for over 500 Small and Medium Entrepreneurs…
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As a result of an increase in the use of cassava on the international market, the role of efficient markets and a better coordinated cassava chain have become important to producers and processors who depend on cassava. Market opportunities for farmers and processors include cassava flour as a replacement for wheat flour, cassava starch as…
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