MESA Business Council is thrilled to be part of the groundbreaking COMESA Awareness Workshop, themed “Economic Integration for a Thriving COMESA Anchored on Green Investment, Value Addition, and Tourism.” Led by COMESA Secretary General, Her Excellency Ms. Chileshe Mpundu Kapwepwe,…
The Council of Ministers of the Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa (COMESA), East African Community (EAC) and the Southern African Development Community (SADC) have adopted legal instruments to implement the TripartiteFree Trade Agreement (TFTA) once it enters into…
Representing the COMESA Secretary General, Her Excellency Ms. Chileshe Kapwepwe, at the European Union-Zambia Business Club (EUZBC) Annual General Meeting convened yesterday, 21st March 2024 in Lusaka, Zambia, COMESA Business Council’s (CBC) Chief Executive Officer, Mr. Teddy Soobramanien called for…
The DW Media report “Space industry: Africa is ready for liftoff” revealed that the African Space industry as of 2023 boasts of over 270 companies with its value expected to reach $23 billion by 2026. This radiates its massive potential…
Honorable Members and Esteemed Delegates, Let me start by highlighting that many African countries are currently in a post-COVID -19 recovery phase. What we have seen during the pandemic days is an acceleration of digital engagements such as the virtual…
In a pivotal step towards bolstering economic governance and combatting illicit trade, the COMESA Business Council (CBC) has embarked on a groundbreaking study, facilitated by the technical assistance provided by the European Union’s Africa RISE (Reform for Investment and Sustainable…
The recent Digitalisation Toolkits for Greater Financial Inclusion Workshop, held from December 6th to 8th, 2023, in Nairobi, Kenya, stands as a testament to the transformative potential of digital empowerment for Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs). The workshop served…
The recent unveiling of the impactful moments from the 2nd Proof of Concept Workshop on the COMESA Digital Retail Payments Platform marked a milestone in driving transformative change across Zambia and Malawi. This dynamic two-day event brought together over 60…
The COMESA Business Council (CBC) with the support of the EU-Africa RISE, commissioned a study on the policy proposals for development of an anti-illicit trade framework in the COMESA region. The framework provides measures on how to prevent and counteract…
The recent 3-day training workshop on the COMESA Prepaid Cards Program has marked a monumental step towards bolstering financial inclusion, particularly for women cross-border traders. Held from the 18th to the 20th of September 2023, this initiative, led by the…