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𝐈𝐧𝐝𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐢𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐬𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐫𝐞𝐦𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐬 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐜𝐨𝐫𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐭𝐨𝐧𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐀𝐟𝐫𝐢𝐜𝐚'𝐬 𝐞𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐨𝐦𝐢𝐜 𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐬𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐦𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐂𝐎𝐌𝐄𝐒𝐀 𝐢𝐬 𝐡𝐞𝐥𝐩𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐬𝐡𝐚𝐩𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐟𝐮𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞. By fostering coherent regional policies and strategic partnerships, COMESA continues to drive industrialisation as a catalyst for inclusive growth, regional prosperity and the realisation of Agenda 2063. #COMESA #Industrialisation #RegionalIntegration #AfCFTA #Agenda2063 #Manufacturing #Investment #ValueChains #EconomicTransformation

The COMESA Business Council in partnership with CareEdge Africa will be hosting a webinar themed  "Hormuz Conundrum: “𝐇𝐨𝐫𝐦𝐮𝐳 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐫𝐮𝐦: 𝐇𝐨𝐰 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔 𝐌𝐢𝐝𝐝𝐥𝐞 𝐄𝐚𝐬𝐭 𝐂𝐫𝐢𝐬𝐢𝐬 𝐈𝐬 𝐑𝐞𝐬𝐡𝐚𝐩𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐂𝐎𝐌𝐄𝐒𝐀 𝐄𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐨𝐦𝐢𝐞𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐁𝐮𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬” Date:  13 July 2026 Time: 14hrs(CAT) | 15hrs (EAT) | 16hrs (MUT) Register Here: lnkd.in/ddJGhzuM

🌍 Creating a Legacy for Regional Integration Ahead of the groundbreaking ceremony, COMESA and project contractors conducted a site visit to prepare for the next phase of the new COMESA Headquarters. More than a building. 📍 Strong institutions are built on strong foundations #COMESAunpacked #Agenda2063 #RegionalIntegration #BuildingAfrica #Trade #Africa

🌍 A Week of Advancing Regional Integration From strengthening partnerships to advancing trade, digital transformation, infrastructure and regional connectivity, COMESA week continues to drive practical solutions for a more integrated, competitive and prosperous Africa. Last week, together, we focused on shaping the future of regional integration. #COMESAunpacked #RegionalIntegration #Trade #Africa

It's a officially a new era ! COMESA–China Partnership Ignites New Era of Clean Energy Transformation and Industrial Growth in Africa. Empowering regional experts to accelerate renewable energy and industrial expansion. Together, we're powering Africa's future.🌍 #COMESAunpacked #RegionalIntegration #Trade #Africa #Partnerships

🌍 The 12th Meeting of the Heads of Customs Sub-Committee was underway in Harare, Zimbabwe, under the theme: “Leveraging Digitalization to Deepen Value Chains for Sustainable and Inclusive Growth.”  📌Driving digital transformstion in Eswatini, Kenya, Malawi, Seychelles, Zambia & Zimbabwe. 📍Harare, Zimbabwe 8–9 July 2026 #COMESA #DigitalTrade @AfCFTA #TradeFacilitation #RegionalIntegration

🌍 𝐂𝐎𝐌𝐄𝐒𝐀 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐀𝐔-𝐒𝐀𝐑𝐎 𝐑𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐰 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐢𝐭𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐭𝐨 𝐀𝐟𝐫𝐢𝐜𝐚’𝐬 𝐈𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐀𝐠𝐞𝐧𝐝𝐚 COMESA and the African Union – Southern Africa Regional Office reaffirm commitment to advancing Africa’s integration agenda following the accreditation of H.E. Ambassador Hilda Suka Mafudze, strengthening efforts towards: ✅ AfCFTA implementation ✅ Regional trade & connectivity ✅Industrialisation & value chains ✅ Climate resilience ✅Inclusive development Building an integrated, peaceful, and prosperous Africa. #COMESA #AU #Agenda2063 #AfCFTA

The future of Africa's digital economy starts with collaboration as Kenya, COMESA and the World Bank, launched regional consultations on Artificial Intelligence, Emerging Technologies & Digital Inclusionunder the #IDEAProgramme. The outcomes will help shape: 🤖Responsible AI 🌐Harmonised regional digital policies 🔒Stronger digital governance 🤝Inclusive digital opportunities for all Driving a secure, innovative and digitally connected COMESA region. #COMESA #AI #DigitalTransformation #DigitalInclusion #RegionalIntegration

COMESA Monetary Institute trained central bank staff from 8 Member States on Price-Based Monetary Policy Frameworks in Nairobi (22–26 June 2026). Focus: 📊Stronger monetary policy transmission 🏦Inflation targeting frameworks 📉 Modern interest-rate-based policy tools 🤝Regional policy convergence As financial systems evolve, COMESA is strengthening capacity for more effective, forward-looking monetary policy across the region. #COMESA #MonetaryPolicy #CentralBanks #InflationTargeting #CMI #EconomicStability

Seychelles has officially launched the Electronic Certificate of Origin (eCO) in partnership with COMESA and the Seychelles Revenue Commission, marking a major step towards smarter, faster, and paperless trade. The digital platform will: ✅ Reduce paperwork ✅ Speed up customs clearance ✅ Enable electronic certificate exchange across COMESA Member States ✅ Support trade #COMESA #AfCFTA #DigitalTrade #TradeFacilitation #RegionalIntegration #Seychelles

Day 2 of #COMESAWeek2026 in Tunisia featured presentations from key COMESA institutions highlighting major achievements in investment promotion, competition regulation, risk mitigation and cross-border mobility. ✅ Heba Salama (RIA) ✅ Dr. Willard Mwemba (CCC) ✅ Calvin Mutyavaviri (Council of Bureaux) ✅ Alexander Amonmiyang (ATIDI) Together, they showcased the impact of COMESA institutions in advancing regional integration and economic growth. #COMESAWeek2026 #COMESA #RegionalIntegration #Tunisia #IntraAfricanTrade #RIA #CCC #CouncilOfBureaux #ATIDI #Trade #Investment #EconomicDevelopment

🌍 #COMESAWeek2026 officially opens in Tunisia, bringing together leaders to accelerate digital trade, investment and regional integration. H.E. Samir Abid calls for stronger public-private collaboration, while COMESA Secretary General H.E. Chileshe Mpundu Kapwepwe highlights Tunisia's growing leadership in regional trade. #COMESA #IntraAfricanTrade #DigitalTransformation #Tunisia

COMESA Week 2026 kicks off in Tunisia 🇹🇳! #Tunisia Minister of Commerce H.E Samir Abid urged stronger collaboration to unlock #trade & #investment @ChilesheKCOMESA praised Tunisia’s growing role in regional integration & intra-African trade. #COMESAWeek2026 #COMESA #RegionalIntegration #IntraAfricanTrade #RAERESA #ACTESA #CBC #ARICEA #ALLPI #CCCC #CCH #CMI #CouncilofBureaux #COMFWB #CCJ @TDB #RCTG #ZEP_RE @Crian_Esperanca #EU ---

📈COMESA Member States are accelerating digital trade integration through the Electronic Certificate of Origin (#eCO) system. Cutting processing times by up to 80%, reduced costs for traders, and strengthened cross-border trade efficiency. With 6 Member States already onboard and more joining, COMESA is advancing a faster, safer, and more connected regional market. #COMESA #DigitalTrade #TradeFacilitation #RegionalIntegration #AfCFTA

𝐃𝐢𝐚𝐬𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐚 𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐞𝐬 𝐚𝐬 𝐤𝐞𝐲 𝐝𝐫𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐨𝐟 𝐢𝐧𝐯𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭, 𝐢𝐧𝐧𝐨𝐯𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧, 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐞𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐨𝐦𝐢𝐜 𝐠𝐫𝐨𝐰𝐭𝐡 𝐭𝐡𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐠𝐡 𝐂𝐎𝐌𝐄𝐒𝐀 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐈𝐎𝐌 𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐚𝐝𝐯𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐝𝐢𝐚𝐥𝐨𝐠𝐮𝐞 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐩𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐩𝐬 𝐭𝐨 𝐮𝐧𝐥𝐨𝐜𝐤 𝐢𝐧𝐯𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐨𝐩𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐞𝐬 𝐚𝐥𝐨𝐧𝐠 𝐫𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐝𝐞 𝐜𝐨𝐫𝐫𝐢𝐝𝐨𝐫𝐬. The result: strengthening jobs, businesses, and resilience across Africa. #COMESA #DiasporaInvestment #RegionalIntegration #EconomicGrowth #TradeCorridors #AfricaDevelopment

𝗖𝗢𝗠𝗘𝗦𝗔, 𝗶𝗻 𝗽𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗻𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗘𝗜𝗦𝗔, 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗖𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗴𝗲𝗻𝗱𝗮𝗲𝗹 𝗜𝗻𝘀𝘁𝗶𝘁𝘂𝘁𝗲, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗔𝗳𝗿𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗻 𝗨𝗻𝗶𝗼𝗻, 𝗶𝘀 𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗴𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗲𝗹𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗼𝗿𝗮𝗹 𝗶𝗻𝘀𝘁𝗶𝘁𝘂𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀. In light of this a high-level capacity-building programme for EMB leaders from Kenya, Malawi, Seychelles, and Uganda, was held in Machakos from 10–12 June 2026 to support more credible and resilient democracies across the region. #COMESA #Democracy #GoodGovernance #RuleOfLaw #ElectoralIntegrity #CapacityBuilding #RegionalIntegration

📌 𝗔𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗙𝗼𝗼𝗱𝗚𝘂𝗮𝗿𝗱 𝗚𝗹𝗼𝗯𝗮𝗹 𝗦𝘂𝗺𝗺𝗶𝘁 (#FoodGuard2026) in Cairo (2–4 June), convened by UNIDO and Informa Markets, COMESA joined global leaders in advancing regional cooperation and trade facilitation to drive practical solutions that are strengthening food systems by ensuring: ✅ Reduced food loss, ✅ Strengthened food security. ✅ Expanded market access. #COMESA #FoodSecurity #TradeFacilitation #AgroProcessing #InnovationInTrade