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Empowering Cross-Border Trade: Unlocking Financial Literacy for Growth

Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) are critical drivers of economic growth in the COMESA region, contributing to job creation and poverty alleviation. According to the World Economic Forum, SMEs…
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17th COMESA Business Forum: Advancing Regional Integration with Focus on Mining, Tourism and Climate-Resilient Agriculture

The 17th COMESA Business Forum is scheduled to take place on 28th October 2024 in Bujumbura, Burundi. Organized by the COMESA Secretariat, in collaboration with the Government of the Republic of Burundi and the COMESA Business Council, this high-level event is supported by the European Union under the 11th European Development Fund (EDF).

Celebrating Cohort 4 of the Women in Tech Programme: Empowering the Future of Innovation

Standard Chartered Bank recently announced the winners for Cohort Four of the SC Women in Technology Incubator Programme (SC WIT). The six women-owned businesses that emerged victorious in Cohort 4…
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Malawi’s Financial Inclusion Breakthrough: Workshop Empowers SMEs

Last week, Lilongwe, Malawi, played host to a highly successful training workshop, conducted in collaboration with the Malawi Confederation of Chambers of Commerce and Industry (MCCCI). This pivotal event marked…
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Bridging the Digital Divide: CBC’s Workshop Paves the Way for Greater Financial Inclusion in Tunisia

In an era where digital technology is rapidly reshaping the financial landscape, the Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa (COMESA) Business Council (CBC) has taken a significant step towards…
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CBC hosts a Sensitisation workshop to promote AfCFTA operational instruments and trade opportunities in the COMESA Francophone Countries.

The COMESA Business Council (CBC) held a workshop to educate the CBC National Focal Points and the private sector in COMESA’s Francophone countries about the African Continental Free Trade Area…
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Empowering Egypt’s SMEs: A Digital Revolution in Financial Inclusion

From June 23rd to 25th, 2024, in Cairo, Egypt CBC hosted the impactful workshop, “Digitalization Toolkits for Greater Financial Inclusion.” This event received an enthusiastic reception from the local business…
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CBC Participates in FITA 2024

The COMESA Business Council CEO Mr Teddy Soobramanien says CBC is working towards establishing a connecting between the  needs of the private sector and the content of the skills trainings…
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CBC Trains Malawi SMEs in Local Sourcing for Partnership Initiative

The COMESA Business Council (CBC) is conducting a training and capacity-building workshop for Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) in Lilongwe, Malawi, focusing on enhancing local sourcing for Agro-processors.  The training,…
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Transforming Eastern and Southern Africa’s Digital Economic Landscape: Insights from the 2024 Malawi International ICT Expo

The COMESA Business Council (CBC) recently showcased its commitment to driving digital innovation and economic empowerment across Eastern and Southern Africa at the 2024 International ICT Expo, organized by the…
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