URA Convenes High-Level Meeting to Rethink Border Trade Efficiency in Eastern Africa
On Friday, 11th July, the Uganda Revenue Authority (URA) convened a high-level meeting with critical stakeholders to discuss innovative strategies for improving trade facilitation and optimising the performance of One-Stop Border Posts (OSBPs) across the region. The session brought together officials from the Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA), TradeMark Africa (TMA), and Trade Catalyst Africa (TCA). […]
Africa’s Trade Crunch and What Trade Catalyst Africa is Doing About It
At the Holili–Taveta border, long-haul driver Edwin Lasti recalls waiting for up to a month for clearance processes to be completed. “Because of the OSBP and the digitalisation of processes, you can now get cleared within a day,” he says. However, in places where no One-Stop Border Posts (OSBPs) exist, drivers still face long waits […]
Stitching Together Success: Reflections from The Africa Sourcing Fashion Week
The Africa Sourcing Fashion Week (ASFW) was a fantastic event that provided a platform to connect with industry leaders, new manufacturers and suppliers, showcasing Africa’s burgeoning potential in fashion and garment production. Yet, beneath all the great energy lies a stark reality: Sub-Saharan Africa’s (SSA) textiles and garment industry contributes just 1.9% of global textile exports (World […]
Why Africa Must Invest in its Digital Trade Infrastructure
East Africa’s smallholder farmers are at the heart of the coffee industry, producing 82% of Africa’s coffee and 10% of the world’s supply—yet they earn less than 5% of its final retail value. A significant part of this is their limited ability to access digital solutions, which connects them to digital value chains, where favourable […]
Construction of Nakonde one stop border facilities kicks-off, tipped to slash cargo clearance times
Zambia Government and partners break ground on the $10.5 million Nakonde border upgrade Nakonde, Zambia, 21 October 2024 – Trade Catalyst Africa (TCA) has hailed the start of the improvement of infrastructure works at the Nakonde One Stop Border Post (OSBP), an important step that will improve customs efficiency and significantly cut down cargo clearance […]
Trade Catalyst Africa appoints Antoinette Tesha as Investment Director
Antoinette Tesha joins TCA with substantial experience in investments for export growth in both financial and development services sector. In her new role Antoinette will help lead TCA’s strategic partnerships with governments and the private sector. Nairobi, 3 July 2024: Trade Catalyst Africa (TCA), has appointed Ms Antoinette Tesha as its Investment Director. With a […]
Kenya Breaks Ground for World’s First Green Garment Factory Made from Recycled Containers
May 20, 2024, Athi River, Kenya – The world’s first green industrial garment factory has broken ground in Athi River EPZ, with a $530,000 investment from the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) and a $1.3 million loan from Trade Catalyst Africa (TCA). This new warehouse spans 5,000 sqm and is poised to be […]
Tog Wajaale Border Infrastructure Upgrade Catalyst for Berbera-Addis Transit Corridor Trade
Amid concerns over Ethiopia’s geopolitical situation and its quest for sea access, significant progress in the development of the Berbera-Addis Transit Corridor presents a promising avenue towards fostering regional stability and economic growth. Central to these efforts is the collaboration spearheaded by Trade Catalyst Africa (TCA) and TradeMark Africa (TMA) focusing on transforming the Tog Wajaale border, a key […]