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Eastern Africa Association (EAA)
Source: Eastern Africa Association (EAA) |

The Eastern African Association’s Diamond Jubilee

Celebrating 60 years of supporting businesses in East Africa and contributing to the region’s growth and prosperity

For 60 Years, the Eastern Africa Association (EAA) (www.EasternAfricaAssociation.org) has been at the forefront of promoting trade and investment between the UK and East Africa through networking events, information sharing, and direct support for members when they face challenges. The EAA is marking its 60th anniversary this year – operating…

Afreximbank
Source: Afreximbank |

Fund for Export Development in Africa (FEDA) invests in Bloom Africa Holdings Limited to support its expansion in West Africa

This investment will support BAHL's growth initiatives, enabling the company to enhance its platform and services across West Africa

The Fund for Export Development in Africa (“FEDA”), Afreximbank’s impact investment subsidiary (www.Afreximbank.com), has announced its investment into Bloom Africa Holdings Limited (BAHL), a regional financial services platform operating across West Africa. BAHL holds interests in multiple financial institutions across Gambia, Sierra Leone, and Liberia operating as Bloom Bank Africa.…

Parliament of the Republic of Uganda
Source: Parliament of the Republic of Uganda |

Uganda: Minister to make statement on city traders’ woes as talks progress

The traders are protesting the enforcement of the Uganda Revenue Authority’s (URA) Electronic Fiscal Receipting and Invoicing Solution (EFRIS) system

The woes of Kampala City traders may come to an end, if the current negotiations with government yield tangible solutions. Hon. David Bahati, the Minister of State of Trade, Industry and Cooperatives (Industry), informed Parliament during plenary sitting on Tuesday, 16 April 2024 that should the Executive make a break…

Islamic Development Bank Group Business Forum (THIQAH)
Source: Islamic Development Bank Group Business Forum (THIQAH) |

The Islamic Development Bank (IsDB) Group Private Sector Institutions to Host the Private Sector Forum, 28-30 April 2024, Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA)

The Private Sector Forum is a significant opportunity for partners and leading stakeholders to foster relationships, share knowledge and expertise, and discover new investment and trade opportunities

The Islamic Development Bank (IsDB) Group's (www.IDBGBF.org) private sector institutions, including the Islamic Corporation for the Insurance of Investment and Export Credit (ICIEC), the Islamic Corporation for the Development of the Private Sector (ICD), and the International Islamic Trade Finance Corporation (ITFC), are proud to announce the upcoming "Private Sector…

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Algeria signs Hosting Agreement for Intra-African Trade Fair 2025

The IATF is now a foremost event in the African calendar of economic, social, trade and even policy events

The Host Agreement Signing Ceremony for the Intra-African Trade Fair 2025 (IATF2025) took place in Algiers on 15 April 2024. The Ceremony, which was hosted by the African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) (www.Afreximbank.com), in collaboration with the African Union and the AfCFTA Secretariat, and the Government of the People’s Democratic Republic…

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    • Afreximbank President and Chairman of Board of Directors, Prof. Benedict Oramah (standing second left) together with the The Honourable Philip Davis, K.C, Prime Minister of the Commonwealth of The Bahamas (standing right) watch as Anne Ezeh, Director Communications and Events, Afreximbank and Creswell Sturrup, Permanent Secretary in the Office of Prime Minister, Government of Commonwealth of The Bahamas sign the Agreement for The Bahamas to host the 31st Afreximbank Annual Meetings (AAM) and the third edition of the AfriCaribbean Trade and Investment Forum (ACTIF)
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Source: Afreximbank |

The Bahamas to Host 2024 Afreximbank Annual Meetings and AfriCaribbean Trade and Investment Forum

The impact of the three-day event will be heightened by the Opening Ceremony, the Presidential Plenary and high-level panel sessions

The Government of the Commonwealth of The Bahamas and African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) (https://www.Afreximbank.com/) have today signed the Agreement for The Bahamas to host the 31st Afreximbank Annual Meetings (AAM) and the third edition of the AfriCaribbean Trade and Investment Forum (ACTIF). The AAM will be held in Nassau, The Bahamas,…

Delegation of the European Union to Zimbabwe
Source: Delegation of the European Union to Zimbabwe |

Zimbabwe: European Union Supports Private Sector for More Trade and Investment

This well-attended event brought together representatives from EU businesses with a presence in Zimbabwe

The European Union Delegation in Zimbabwe successfully hosted a high-profile EU Private Sector Dialogue Seminar in Harare, shedding light on key opportunities for trade and investment between Zimbabwe and the EU. This well-attended event brought together representatives from EU businesses with a presence in Zimbabwe, Zimbabwe private sector players, key…

British High Commission Nairobi
Source: British High Commission Nairobi |

Business is blooming in East Africa – United Kingdom suspends tariff for flower exports

The UK has suspended the Global Tariff for cut flowers to increase trade and provide better value for consumers

From today, the UK has temporarily removed export tariffs for cut flowers, with the aim of making trade with the UK easier and cheaper for growers in East Africa and beyond.  Unlimited quantities of flowers can now be exported to the UK at 0% tariff, even if they transit via…

State House Seychelles
Source: State House Seychelles |

Seychelles and Cook islands to establish diplomatic relations

Prime Minister Brown reiterated his country’s wishes to further explore and deepen areas of bilateral cooperation with Seychelles

On the margins of the 2024 United Nations Ocean Decade Conference currently taking place in Barcelona Spain, the President of the Republic of Seychelles, Mr Wavel Ramkalawan and the Prime Minister of the Cook Islands, Mr Mark Brown held discussions on establishing diplomatic relations between the two island states. Cook…

Government of UK
Source: Government of UK |

Business is blooming in East Africa – United Kingdom (UK) suspends tariff for flower exports

The UK has suspended the Global Tariff for cut flowers to increase trade and provide better value for consumers

From today, the UK has temporarily removed export tariffs for cut flowers, with the aim of making trade with the UK easier and cheaper for growers in East Africa and beyond.  Unlimited quantities of flowers can now be exported to the UK at 0% tariff, even if they transit via…