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Author: Marianne Nzioki

Empowering MSMEs for Enhanced Intra-COMEA Trade: CBC’s Digital Financial Inclusion Workshop

A transformative three-day workshop, jointly organized by the Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa (COMESA) Business Council (CBC) and the Mauritius Chamber of Commerce and Industry (MCCI) today, 17…
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COMESA Business Council Secures £70,000 Grant from The Foreign, Commonwealth And Development Office To Accelerate Digital Financial Inclusion In COMESA

In a significant stride towards advancing financial inclusion and fostering digital innovation, the COMESA Business Council (CBC) has proudly announced the reception of a £70,000 grant from the Foreign, Commonwealth…
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Unveiling the CBC’s Groundbreaking Documentary: Empowering MSMEs through Digital Financial Inclusion

Discover the incredible journey of CBC’s Digital Financial Inclusion Program for MSMEs across the COMESA region. Join us as we unveil the power of collaboration and political will in driving…
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Empowering Cross-Border Trade: COMESA’s Prepaid Cards Program and Regional Payments Platform Proof of Concept Kickoff

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…
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Empowering Women Entrepreneurs: CBC’s Digital Financial Inclusion Training Program for MSMEs at Gisenyi Border

In the heart of CBC’s commitment to fostering a digital future in trade lies the Digital Financial Inclusion (DFI) Program for Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs), with a particular…
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Catalyzing Digital Financial Inclusion: Insights from the 5th COMESA DFI Public-Private Dialogue

The recent 5th Digital Financial Inclusion Public-Private Dialogue served as a beacon of success, uniting trailblazers, policymakers, and industry leaders in driving groundbreaking discussions and forward-thinking strategies. The event encompassed…
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16th COMESA Business Forum Resolves to Promote Green Investment and COMESA Digital Retail Payments Scheme

COMESA, the Government of Zambia, and the European Union, in collaboration with the COMESA Business Council, convened the 16th COMESA Business Forum on 7th June 2023 at Mulungushi International Conference…
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Launch of COMESA Business e-Academy to Play a Leading Role in the Region’s Digital and Financial Literacy Skills Development

COMESA Business Council launched a game-changing e-learning portal in Livingstone, Zambia, on Friday 26th May 2023, where over 50 women-run Micro, Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises (MSMEs) from the Cross Border…
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African Trade Observatory to Spur Small Business Participation in the African Free Trade Area

More than 100 firms and public agencies in Eswatini and Zimbabwe trained on the first African trade portal to unlock the continent’s trade opportunities. The COMESA Business Council (CBC), in…
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