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Category: Latest News

Women in FinTech Hackathon for Zambia and Malawi kicks off

The COMESA Business Council (CBC) and HiPipo have today kicked off the inaugural Women in FinTech Hackathon for Zambia and Malawi with a call to women innovators to develop relevant solutions…
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CBC Joins Forces for Historic 2025 MEA Digital Summit

In a significant move toward regional digital integration, the COMESA Business Council (CBC) has partnered with Uganda’s Ministry of ICT & National Guidance and HiPipo to co-organise the inaugural Middle…
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Adapting to Renew the Geopolitical Work Environment

The world is undergoing rapid geopolitical and technological shifts, redefining the way economies operate, and businesses compete. To remain sustainable, institutions must embrace these changes, ensuring they are adaptable and…
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CBC proudly welcomes Gudie Leisure Farm (GLF) as newest member.

Gudie Leisure Farm (GFL) is a social enterprise dedicated to empowering Africa’s youth through sustainable agribusiness. With an extensive presence across Uganda, they transform lives by nurturing agripreneurs, promoting food…
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COMESA Business Leaders Champion Regional Integration, Green Value Chains

23rd Summit of COMESA Heads of State

COMESA’s Secretary General Highlights $14 Billion Intra-Regional Trade Stability Amid Global Fluctuations, Advocates for Boost in Value Chain at 17th Business Forum

Bujumbura, Burundi, October 28, 2024: The Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa (COMESA), Secretary General, Her Excellency Chileshe Mpundu Kapwepwe, has underscored COMESA’s intra-regional trade which has held steady…
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Breakthrough: COMESA’s Cutting-Edge Digital Payment Nexus

We are excited to report significant progress in the development of the COMESA Digital Retail Payments Scheme following a series of highly productive Working Group sessions this past week. These…
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A Safer Bet: Sandboxes and Fintech Innovation Foster Disruptive Growth

Fintech innovation has become a driving force for financial inclusion and economic growth, particularly within the Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa (COMESA) Member States. With countries like Kenya,…
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The Role of Digital ID Solutions in Enhancing Financial Inclusion and Security

In the rapidly evolving world of fintech in the region, digital identity solutions are emerging as a powerful tool for enhancing financial inclusion and combating fraud. However, like any transformative…
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COMESA Horticulture Engagement Mission to the Netherlands: Cultivating Growth and Innovation

In a significant move to boost regional horticulture, the COMESA Business Council is leading a groundbreaking Horticulture Engagement Mission to the Netherlands from September 15th to 22nd, 2024. This initiative,…
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