SADC Trade Ministers Reinforce Regional Integration and Industrialisation Agenda
June 22, 2026 The recent virtual meeting of Southern African Development Community (SADC) Trade Ministers marks another important milestone in the region’s long-term journey towards deeper economic integration, industrialisation and sustainable economic growth. While the discussions reaffirmed progress made under the SADC Free Trade Area and the SADC Industrialisation Strategy, they also highlighted the […]
ECOWAS unites on minerals, industrialisation to power AfCFTA
June 20, 2026 Ghana’s call for West African countries to adopt a “mine together, process together” approach marks a bold shift in Africa’s industrialisation agenda. Rather than continuing the long-standing practice of exporting raw minerals with little or no value addition, the initiative advocates regional collaboration to develop processing industries that can transform Africa’s […]
SMART Zambia and TradeMark Africa Partner to Advance Border Digitalisation and Trade Facilitation
June 17, 2026 SMART Zambia Institute and TradeMark Africa have initiated a strategic partnership to modernise Zambia’s border management systems and enhance regional trade through digital transformation. During discussions held in Lusaka on 15 June, officials from both organisations explored the deployment of digital technologies to improve border efficiency, streamline cross-border trade processes, and […]