EAC Calls for Tech-Driven Cross-Border Payment System
The East African Community (EAC) is urging its central banks to adopt technology to improve cross-border payments within the region.
USAID, TradeMark Africa, and EABC Unveil $508K AfCFTA Trade Boost Initiative
A transformative $508,000 partnership involving USAID, TradeMark Africa (TMA), and the East African Business Council (EABC)
Burundi Embraces Digital Trade to realize AfCFTA
In a significant boost to Burundi's trade ambitions, the East African Business Council (EABC), in collaboration with the EU Technical Assistance Facility (EU-TAF) and
Business Leaders Set Priorities for Enhanced East African Trade and Investment
Regional business leaders recently engaged with the new EAC Secretary General Veronica Nduva, during the EABC CEOs-EAC Secretary
KEPSA Hosts Key Roundtable with EAC Secretary General to Boost Regional Integration
The Kenya Private Sector Alliance (KEPSA) held a significant Roundtable with the Secretary General of the East African Community (EAC), H.E. Veronica Nduva, at the Nairobi Serena Hotel today. The event underscored the critical role of private sector engagement in advancing regional economic integration and enhancing the business environment within East Africa.
The Roundtable...
Burundi to host the 23rd COMESA Summit
Burundi is set to host the 23rd COMESA Heads of State Summit after the signing of the Host Agreement between the government and the COMESA Secretariat.
Burundi liberalizes sugar importation
The Burundi government this Thursday August 8th 2024 released a statement liberalizing the importation of sugar in the country.
“The purpose of this order is to liberalize the sugar trade on the national territory. The price of locally produced or imported sugar is set according to the cost of production or the...
Burundi joins One Network Area
The East African Community (EAC) One Network Area (ONA) has now expanded after the entry of the of Burundi effective this month.
“Middle-Income Trap” Hinders Progress in 108 Developing Countries
More than 100 countries including China, India, Brazil, and South Africa—face serious obstacles that could hinder their efforts to become high-income countries in
“Middle-Income Trap” Hinders Progress in 108 Developing Countries
More than 100 countries including China, India, Brazil, and South Africa—face serious obstacles that could hinder their efforts to become high-income countries in