EAST AFRICACountdown to first annual Kenya Trade Fair and Conference begins The first annual Kenya Trade Fair and Conference, taking place 19 - 21 September 2008 at the Sandton Convention Centre, Johannesburg, is eight days away. South African businesses will be able to engage with a host of Kenyan government and business stakeholders. 11 Sep 2008 12:52
EAST AFRICAHigh import tariffs holds up growth [Michael Appel] High import tariffs, trade barriers and a culture of protectionism impedes economic growth, says Department of Trade and Industry Director General Tshediso Matona. 28 Jul 2008 12:35
EAST AFRICACOMESA, SADC, EAC to discuss harmonisation of trade The Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa (COMESA), the Southern African Development Community (SADC) and the East African Community (EAC) will convene a tripartite meeting in October to discuss the harmonisation of trade in the region. 15 Jul 2008 11:09
EAST AFRICAUK to increase trade to Africa to $750m by 2010 [Michael Appel] The United Kingdom will be spending some $750 million in Africa by 2010, through its "Aid for Trade" strategy forming part of the Economic Partnership Agreements (EPAs). 7 Jul 2008 16:52
EAST AFRICAOppose EU's economic agreements - Oxfam [Michael Appel] Addis Ababa – International humanitarian organisation Oxfam and Afro-flag Youth Vision have urged African governments to jointly oppose the European Union's (EU) proposed Economic Partnership Agreements (EPAs). 4 Feb 2008 06:31