TradeMark Africa @trademarkafrica.bsky.social · 27/04/2026TradeMark Africa CEO David Beer met DRC External Trade Minister H.E. Julien Paluku & partners in Kinshasa to align on: - Reducing 40-day mineral trade delays - Operationalising Mahagi OSBP - Simplified Trade for small businesses #KeepAfricaTrading 000
TradeMark Africa @trademarkafrica.bsky.social · 30/03/2026Tomorrow in Abidjan: TradeMark Africa & Borderless Alliance host a side event at the EU Regional Business Forum Featuring TradeMark CEO, David Beer, and moderator Ziad Hamoui, President of Borderless Alliance Venue: Room Bassam, Hôtel Ivoire Date: March 31, 9:00 AM Register: tinyurl.com/4t62sjsm 110
TradeMark Africa @trademarkafrica.bsky.social · 29/03/2026Speaking at the Trade + Sustainability Hub 2026 in Cameroon, Ziad Hamoui, President of Borderless Alliance, highlighted that for technology to truly transform our borders, the information being shared must be 100% reliable #KeepAfricaTrading #WTOMC14 000
TradeMark Africa @trademarkafrica.bsky.social · 29/03/2026"Intra-African trade is less than 16%. That number tells an important story," - Kolawole Sofola, Director of Trade, ECOWAS At the WTO MC14 Trade + Sustainability Hub in Cameroon, the focus is clear: we must dismantle the barriers keeping African markets apart #KeepAfricaTrading #WTOMC14 000
TradeMark Africa @trademarkafrica.bsky.social · 29/03/2026We are seeing African governments rapidly digitising customs, certifications, border processes, payments and identity services, yet beneath these front-end systems lies a more fundamental challenge, the infrastructure layer - David Beer, CEO TradeMark Africa #KeepAfricaTrading #WTOMC14 120
TradeMark Africa @trademarkafrica.bsky.social · 24/03/2026Can African SMEs truly scale with digital tools and systems as drivers? Or is digital trade another non-tariff barrier? Join us this Friday in Yaounde and online as these questions get answered. 100
TradeMark Africa @trademarkafrica.bsky.social · 23/03/2026How do you turn a mango orchard into an export powerhouse? We hosted donors in Makueni to see the Export Supply Hub (ESH) model, linking farmers to markets, and Good Agricultural Practices (GAP) training in action. The result? 7,000+ farmers exported $5.3M+ in 2025! 000
TradeMark Africa @trademarkafrica.bsky.social · 23/03/2026In Ethiopia, 30 women exporters from Addis Ababa, Oromia, and Amhara have completed training for formal regional trade. Part of a €32M EU investment, we are working with Ethiopia's Ministry of Trade to break down barriers for women traders. #WomenInTrade #EUGlobalGateway #KeepAfricaTrading 000
TradeMark Africa @trademarkafrica.bsky.social · 09/03/2026As global challenges intensify, trade policy cannot remain static. From March 26-28, the International Institute for Sustainable Development’s Trade + Sustainability Hub 2026 in Yaoundé will serve as a critical forge for the future of commerce Register here: tinyurl.com/5n9a7cfm #TradeHub2026 010
TradeMark Africa @trademarkafrica.bsky.social · 05/03/2026Burundi kicks off training for 150+ customs officials and forwarders in Bujumbura and Kobero With our support, they’re mastering WTO Customs Valuation to navigate complex procedures and minimise trade delays. A major step for Burundi’s regional integration. #KeepAfricaTrading 000
TradeMark Africa @trademarkafrica.bsky.social · 02/03/2026TradeMark Africa (TMA) invite les consultants qualifiés à soumettre leurs propositions pour la fourniture de services de formation en Côte d’Ivoire. 000
TradeMark Africa @trademarkafrica.bsky.social · 25/02/2026Kenya has launched the eWRS to help farmers access markets and finance. Launched by the WRSC in partnership with TMA, through funding from the British High Commission, the platform converts stored produce into a bankable asset. Read more: shorturl.at/mipaN #KeepAfricaTrading 000
TradeMark Africa @trademarkafrica.bsky.social · 25/02/2026TMA joined the East African Business and Investment Summit & Expo 2026 in Nairobi. Leaders called for full implementation of the Single Customs Territory and removal of non-tariff barriers. With $9 billion locked in trade barriers, reducing friction will unlock regional trade. #KeepAfricaTrading 000
TradeMark Africa @trademarkafrica.bsky.social · 20/02/2026On 18 February, Burundi launched a web-based electronic Single Window to modernise trade. Implemented by TMA with @unctad.bsky.social , it centralises import & export processes. Three modules are operational, supporting faster approvals & customs clearance. #KeepAfricaTrading #Digitalisation 000
TradeMark Africa @trademarkafrica.bsky.social · 18/02/2026Djibouti, Ethiopia, South Sudan, and Uganda have formally agreed to establish the DESSU Corridor Authority. Supported by the EU, we are upgrading infrastructure to slash transit times from the Port of Djibouti by 50% Read more: shorturl.at/tQV1e #DESSUCorridor #KeepAfricaTrading #EUGlobalGateway 000
TradeMark Africa @trademarkafrica.bsky.social · 17/02/2026The EAC Secretariat UG-DRC has launched training for Uganda 🇺🇬 and DRC 🇨🇩 border officials in Aru. Supported by TradeMark Africa under the EU Borderlands Programme, the training strengthens regional integration, harmonises procedures, and improves cross-border trade. #KeepAfricaTrading #EUinUgandaDRC 000
Reposted by TradeMark AfricaMSC (MicroSave Consulting) @microsave.bsky.social · 31/07/2025At the AfCFTA Regional Workshop in Zanzibar, held under AfCFTA's Women and Youth in Fisheries program with @trademarkafrica.bsky.social Mastercard, stakeholders called for aligned trade rules, safer market spaces, & stronger support for women + youth in fisheries. #WomenInTrade #BlueEconomy 011
Reposted by TradeMark AfricaMSC (MicroSave Consulting) @microsave.bsky.social · 08/08/2025County & national government officials & other stakeholders convened in Kisumu, Kenya, under the Women & Youth Economic Empowerment in Fisheries program by @trademarkafrica.bsky.social, AfCFTA & Mastercard Read our latest blog for the full story: tinyurl.com/5cy8k3t6 #InclusiveTrade #BlueEconomy 022
TradeMark Africa @trademarkafrica.bsky.social · 29/05/2025EFFSAA and BIFA sign MoU in Addis to boost Ethiopia’s logistics sector. Backed by UK International Development through TMA, the deal aims to enhance efficiency, support AfCFTA integration, and prep for FIATA 2027. Read More: shorturl.at/icR2W #EFFSAA-BIFAPartnership #KeepAfricaTrading 000
Reposted by TradeMark AfricaEUinKenya @euinkenya.bsky.social · 19/03/2025In a discussion this morning, the EU Ambassador to Kenya joined @trademarkafrica.bsky.social, the Netherlands Embassy and others in sharing insights into the challenges and opportunities to make Africa’s trade landscape more competitive and inclusive. 111
TradeMark Africa @trademarkafrica.bsky.social · 20/05/2025Africa’s digital trade platforms are live, but are they solving the right problems?. This Thursday at #GTREastAfrica2025, Erick Sirali, TMA’s Director of Digital Trade, joins a panel on how systems like TLIP & TWIN can unlock trade finance for MSMEs. #GTREastAfrica2025 #KeepAfricaTrading 000
TradeMark Africa @trademarkafrica.bsky.social · 19/05/2025TradeMark Africa is hiring! Roles: Tax Manager & Programme Manager Locations: Nairobi HQ / TMA offices / South Sudan Please visit: www.trademarkafrica.com/work-with-us/ Submit your application by 08 June 2025. #KeepAfricaTrading #CareerOpportunities #NowHiring 000
TradeMark Africa @trademarkafrica.bsky.social · 19/05/2025This Wednesday, our Deputy CEO and Chief of Programmes, Allen Asiimwe, joins the region’s leading minds at #GTREastAfrica2025 to share powerful insights on how East Africa can deepen intra-African trade, expand value chains, and drive development through trade. #GTREastAfrica2025 #KeepAfricaTrading 000
TradeMark Africa @trademarkafrica.bsky.social · 19/05/2025At the 28th EAC Monetary Affairs Committee Meeting on 9 May 2025 in Mombasa, central bank governors endorsed a regional Cross-Border Payment Masterplan to enable faster, safer, and more inclusive payments across East Africa, benefiting MSMEs and informal traders. Read More: shorturl.at/bMVoU 000
TradeMark Africa @trademarkafrica.bsky.social · 07/05/2025Zambia has launched a fully upgraded and equipped Plant Quarantine and Phytosanitary Service lab at the Nakonde One Stop Border Post, in partnership with TradeMark Africa and FAO and funded by Uk in zambia. Read More: shorturl.at/tG3Kj 000
TradeMark Africa @trademarkafrica.bsky.social · 02/05/2025Unlocking Africa’s Youth Potential in the Digital Era. Njoki Mungai of TradeMark Africa highlights how digital innovation, inclusive policy & platforms like iSOKO are creating new trade opportunities. Watch here: youtu.be/WSJw9FfQCck?... #DigitalTrade #KeepAfricaTrading #ATDF24youtu.beInsights from TradeMark Africa's Njoki Mungai on youth, trade and digital opportunitiesYouTube video by TradeMark Africa 000
TradeMark Africa @trademarkafrica.bsky.social · 29/04/2025Tender Opportunities at TradeMark Africa! Experienced firms are invited to bid for projects boosting intra-African trade. Deadlines: 8–13 May 2025 Pre-bid meetings: 30 April, 12PM & 2PM (Kenya Time) Details: trademarkafrica.com/procurement #TenderOpportunities #KeepAfricaTrading 010
TradeMark Africa @trademarkafrica.bsky.social · 29/04/2025Lucy Nshuti Mbabazi ,Managing Director at Better Than Cash Alliance at UNDP, shares how digital public infrastructure is driving inclusive growth, powering trade, and unlocking opportunities across the continent. Watch here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=ziLk... #DigitalTrade #KeepAfricaTrading #ATDF24youtube.comFrom cash to clicks - Why unlocking digital payments for Africa’s cross-border traders mattersYouTube video by TradeMark Africa 000
TradeMark Africa @trademarkafrica.bsky.social · 24/04/2025Request for Proposals: Cross-Border Fish Trade Programme – Nigeria & Neighbours. Deadline: 28 Apr 2025, 4PM EAT Help boost regional trade! More info on: www.trademarkafrica.com/procurement/ #FishTrade #TMAOpportunities #KeepAfricaTrading 000
TradeMark Africa @trademarkafrica.bsky.social · 23/04/2025From Border to No-Border. Former KNCCI CEO Ahmed Farah discusses how digital innovation and partnership with TradeMark Africa are redefining trade for MSMEs across Africa. Watch the full episode: www.youtube.com/watch?v=oR1R... #DigitalTrade #KeepAfricaTrading #ATDF24youtube.comAhmed Farah of KNCCI speaks about how digital trade partnerships can spark MSME growthYouTube video by TradeMark Africa 000
TradeMark Africa @trademarkafrica.bsky.social · 15/04/2025We're hiring across Africa! TradeMark Africa is recruiting a Country Director – DRC Programme and a Director – Inclusive Trade. Fluency in English & French required. Apply by 5 May 2025: www.trademarkafrica.com/work-with-us/ #KeepAfricaTrading #NowHiring 000
TradeMark Africa @trademarkafrica.bsky.social · 15/04/2025Exciting career opportunities at TradeMark Africa! We're hiring in Kenya (Nairobi) and Zambia (Lusaka) for roles in Finance, Legal, Operations, and Programmes. Apply by 5th May 2025 www.trademarkafrica.com/work-with-us/ #KeepAfricaTrading #NowHiring 000
TradeMark Africa @trademarkafrica.bsky.social · 15/04/2025Request for Proposal: Provision of Payroll Processing Services. TradeMark Africa invites qualified firms to submit proposals for payroll processing services. Deadline: 29 April 2025, before 4:00PM (EAT) More info: shorturl.at/kN0ZJ #KeepAfricaTrading #TMAOpportunities 000
TradeMark Africa @trademarkafrica.bsky.social · 14/04/2025 Request for Proposals: Cross-Border Fish Trade Programme – Nigeria & Neighbours. Deadline: 28 Apr 2025, 4PM EAT Pre-Bid: 15 Apr, 2PM EAT (Virtual) Help boost regional trade! More info on: www.trademarkafrica.com/procurement/ #FishTrade #TMAOpportunities #KeepAfricaTrading 000
TradeMark Africa @trademarkafrica.bsky.social · 11/04/2025Women traders in Mahagi are turning the tide. From harassment to empowerment, a new training is reshaping cross-border trade through trust, dialogue, and inclusion. Read more: www.trademarkafrica.com/transforming... #KeepAfricaTrading #WomenInTrade 000
TradeMark Africa @trademarkafrica.bsky.social · 04/04/2025Request for Proposals: Cross-Border Fish Trade Programme – Nigeria & Neighbours. 🗓 Deadline: 28 Apr 2025, 4PM EAT 💻 Pre-Bid: 15 Apr, 2PM EAT (Virtual) Help boost regional trade! 🔗 More info on www.trademarkafrica.com/procurement/ #FishTrade #TMAOpportunities #KeepAfricaTrading 000
TradeMark Africa @trademarkafrica.bsky.social · 01/04/2025The Uganda Trade Review Conference 2025, hosted by TradeMark Africa (TMA) and Uganda's Ministry of Trade, gathered 190 stakeholders to discuss the country's trade landscape. Read More: shorturl.at/wuEzT #UgTradeReview25 #IntraAfricaTrade #ValueAddition #Manufacturing #KeepAfricaTrading 000
TradeMark Africa @trademarkafrica.bsky.social · 01/04/2025For 20 years, @twcc_tanzania has empowered women entrepreneurs! In partnership with @trademarkafrica & supported by @ukinintanzania, Norway & Ireland, TWIA celebrates 5 years of honoring women-led businesses. Read More: shorturl.at/UFxSP #WomenInTrade #KeepAfricaTrading #SustainableTrade 000
TradeMark Africa @trademarkafrica.bsky.social · 28/03/2025"Last week,regional stakeholders gathered for a two-day workshop to reflect on the Making Trade Work for Women in East Africa programme. Led by Helen Oriaro, Celestine Munda, and Allen Asiimwe, the session focused on sustaining and scaling impact. Read more: www.trademarkafrica.com/making-trade... 000
TradeMark Africa @trademarkafrica.bsky.social · 28/03/2025"Trade must be faster, smarter,fairer." Anne Nalo shares how the UK backed Trade Logistics Information Pipeline with £2.2M to cut cross-border delays and boost job creation. #DigitalTrade #KeepAfricaTrading #ATDF24 www.youtube.com/watch?v=KRdT...youtube.comTies that bind: Anne Nalo talks UK’s partnership with TradeMark Africa and the impact that runs deepYouTube video by TradeMark Africa 000
TradeMark Africa @trademarkafrica.bsky.social · 27/03/2025"We expanded trade across Africa & launched TCA to go further." Patrick Obath on how digital tools like blockchain & smart warehousing can reshape trade. Watch here: youtu.be/NCaLVIfTa34 #DigitalTrade #KeepAfricaTrading #ATDF24 000
TradeMark Africa @trademarkafrica.bsky.social · 26/03/2025“Digital trade drives growth. AI must reflect Africa.” Prof. McVey shares insights on inclusive innovation, trade, and tech. Watch now on Trademark Africa: youtu.be/R5hRwL8upvI #DigitalTrade #KeepAfricaTrading #ATDF24youtu.beProf. Dominic McVey talks Africa’s digital transformation, trade and AI at TradeMark Africa's ATDF24YouTube video by TradeMark Africa 000
TradeMark Africa @trademarkafrica.bsky.social · 26/03/2025Jaswinder Bedi unpacks Africa’s trade potential under AfCFTA, and why intra-Africa trade can and must go beyond 15%. Watch the full interview on TradeMark Africa YouTube page: youtu.be/xl_ku7i4MO4 #AfricaTradeDevelopmentForum24 #ATDF24youtu.beATDF24 Podcast Series - KEPROBA's Jaswinder Bedi's positive outlook for Africa’s economic resurgenceYouTube video by TradeMark Africa 000
TradeMark Africa @trademarkafrica.bsky.social · 25/03/2025TradeMark Africa seeks a qualified MEL Partner for the Women & Youth Economic Empowerment in Fisheries Through Market Access Programme. Deadline: 10 April 2025, 4:00 PM (EAT) Pre-Bid Meeting: 27 March 2025, 10:00 AM (EAT) Join us in growing Africa’s prosperity through trade. #KeepAfricaTradinglinkedin.comTradeMark Africa (@TradeMarkAfrica) on X | TradeMark AfricaTrademark Africa is seeking the services of a qualified and experienced Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning (MEL) Partner for the Women and Youth Economic… 000
TradeMark Africa @trademarkafrica.bsky.social · 25/03/2025AI-driven customs, blockchain-secured platforms, and smart borders are transforming trade in Africa. How can we ensure these innovations are inclusive and scalable? TMA’s Deputy CEO has insights on the future of digital trade. #DigitalTrade #KeepAfricaTrading #ATDF24 www.youtube.com/watch?v=sIL0...youtube.comATDF24 Podcast Series: Allen Asiimwe provides insights on the future of Africa's digital tradeYouTube video by TradeMark Africa 000
TradeMark Africa @trademarkafrica.bsky.social · 25/03/2025AI-driven customs, blockchain-secured platforms, and smart borders are transforming trade in Africa. How can we ensure these innovations are inclusive and scalable? TMA’s Deputy CEO has insights on the future of digital trade. #DigitalTrade #KeepAfricaTrading #ATDF24 www.youtube.com/watch?v=sIL0...youtube.comATDF24 Podcast Series: Allen Asiimwe provides insights on the future of Africa's digital tradeYouTube video by TradeMark Africa 010
TradeMark Africa @trademarkafrica.bsky.social · 13/03/2025Africa’s future is digital: AI-driven customs, blockchain, and smart borders are transforming African trade. Faster clearance, lower costs, stronger economies. How can we scale digital trade for all? Watch TradeMark Africa’s Deputy CEO discuss the future: shorturl.at/xqCbm #DigitalTrade #TradeForAllshorturl.atATDF24 Podcast Series: Allen Asiimwe provides insights on the future of Africa's digital tradeEnjoy the videos and music you love, upload original content, and share it all with friends, family, and the world on YouTube. 000
TradeMark Africa @trademarkafrica.bsky.social · 13/03/2025MCCCI, with TradeMark Africa & UK Government backing, launches the Single Digital Platform (SDP)—faster trade applications, Certificates of Origin & better market access. “SDP empowers Malawian businesses to thrive.” – Dr. Wisely Phiri, MCCCI shorturl.at/VRcj6 #KeepAfricaTrading #GoFarGoTogether 000
TradeMark Africa @trademarkafrica.bsky.social · 12/02/2025TradeMark Africa (TMA) has appointed Ms. Lillian Mwai Ndegwa as the Country Director for its Kenya Programme signalling a renewed push to implement its new multi-million-dollar strategy in support of Kenya’s goal of expanding its exports, 1/1 100
