The COMESA Business Council (CBC), in collaboration with the COMESA Secretariat, the Government of Kenya, and the Kenya Association of Manufacturers, is pleased to announce the 18th COMESA Business Forum, scheduled for 7 October 2025 in Nairobi, Kenya. The Forum will precede the 24th COMESA Heads of State and Government Summit, which will be held…
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The COMESA Business Council (CBC) and HiPipo have joined forces to launch the first-of-its-kind Women in FinTech Hackathon for Zambia and Malawi. The Women in FinTech Hackathon is a strategic initiative for closing the gender gap in Digital Financial Services (DFS). It is a timely intervention especially considering that in 2021, less than 1% of…
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The COMESA Business Council (CBC) and HiPipo are set to shine a spotlight on prime stories in financial technology that are transforming millions of lives in Zambia and Malawi. This will be done through the annual 40 Days 40 FinTechs initiative; a platform that showcases individuals and organizations that are making significant strides in promoting…
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The COMESA Secretariat, COMESA Business Council and the Government of the Republic of Burundi, in partnership with the Burundi Federal Chamber of Commerce and Industry, will host the 17th COMESA Business Forum on 28th October 2024, in Bujumbura, Burundi. The event is supported by the European Union‘s 11th European Development Fund through the COMESA Regional…
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Join us in advancing intra-COMESA trade through one of CBC’s flagship initiatives, the BIZNET Online Market Hub. Launched under the CBC Local Sourcing for Partnerships Project in 2016, BIZNET is an innovative online portal that connects regional and international companies with COMESA businesses for product sourcing, service provision, and trade flow analysis. Its mission is…
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Our partner, the Federation of German Industries (BDI), is pleased to share an invitation with you to participate in the upcoming German African Business Summit (GABS) 2024 happening in Nairobi, Kenya, from the 2nd to 4th of December 2024. A platform that gives you and your organisation an opportunity to meet and network with over…
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Today, about 400 million adults in Africa, 60% of whom are women, remain financial excluded. This means that more than half of all African adults run businesses, make purchases, send money to family and friends, and pay taxes in cash without using a formal bank or mobile money account. Failing to provide financial services to…
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Today, about 400 million adults in Africa, 60% of whom are women, remain financial excluded. This means that more than half of all African adults run businesses, make purchases, send money to family and friends, and pay taxes in cash without using a formal bank or mobile money account. Failing to provide financial services to…
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Today, about 400 million adults in Africa, 60% of whom are women, remain financial excluded. This means that more than half of all African adults run businesses, make purchases, send money to family and friends, and pay taxes in cash without using a formal bank or mobile money account. Failing to provide financial services to…
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With the invaluable support of IBF and Business ACP, the COMESA Business Council (CBC) is proud to introduce the groundbreaking Local Sourcing for Partnerships (LSP) initiative. This pioneering program is poised to revolutionize the involvement of Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) in value chains across the COMESA region, fostering inclusivity and driving sustainable economic growth.…
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With the invaluable support of IBF and Business ACP, the COMESA Business Council (CBC) is proud to introduce the groundbreaking Local Sourcing for Partnerships (LSP) initiative. This pioneering program is poised to revolutionize the involvement of Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) in value chains across the COMESA region, fostering inclusivity and driving sustainable economic growth.…
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Africa’s venture into the cosmos is a testament to its technological prowess and visionary spirit. With 15 African nations collectively launching 53 satellites, the continent demonstrates a shared dedication to space exploration and innovation. However, the true power of space technology in the region goes beyond numbers. It offers solutions to pressing challenges such as…
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