Members of the COMESA Business Council (CBC) have elected a new Board of Directors for the years 2024 to 2026 during the 11th Annual General Meeting, which was held in hybrid mode (in-person and virtually) at the Radison Blu Hotel in Lusaka, Zambia. Mr. James Chimwaza, representing the Malawi Confederation of Chambers of Commerce and…
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COMESA Business Council (CBC) last week had the privilege of participating in two pivotal events aimed at driving industrialization and SME development across Africa. The African Union Industry Stakeholders’ Strategic Retreat, held from April 22nd to 24th, 2024, and the Third Africa SME Development Program Partnership Platform (ASMED 3P), held from April 25th to 26th,…
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Mbabane, Eswatini – Anticipation fills the air as the fellow COMESA institutions, COMESA Business Council (CBC) and COMESA Clearing House convene with representatives of COMESA Central Banks for the pivotal meeting of the REPSS Technical User Group. This gathering in the Kingdom of Eswatini marks a significant milestone towards the operationalization of the highly anticipated…
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Recently, the Federation of German Industries (BDI) and the COMESA Business Council (CBC) team had the privilege of visiting the facilities of their esteemed CBC member, British American Tobacco (BAT) Zambia. This visit proved to be an enriching experience, allowing them to witness the intricate manufacturing processes firsthand and gain valuable insights into the tobacco…
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Notice is given that the Meeting will be held at:Time: 14h30 – 18h00 CAT | 15h30 – 19h00 EAT Date: 30th April 2024Place: This meeting is hybrid in format. In person: Radisson Blu Hotel, Lusaka, Zambia Online: For those joining us virtually, the link has been communicated to you via email. The business of the…
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COMESA 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 event commenced yesterday, 15th April 2024, at the prestigious Hennessy Park Hotel in Ebène,…
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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 continued close collaborations with the European Union to bolster private sector development in the COMESA…
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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 to grow and contribute towards sustainable development and manage line sectors such as land and…
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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 meetings as opposed to physical meetings, e-payments etc., fueling growth in digital trade and highlighting…
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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 Economies) programme. This initiative aims to inform the development of a Regional Track and Trace…
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