The Import/Export community of East Africa

Finlay shuts down Mara Mara factory

Mon, 05 Oct 2009 07:42:00 +0200

<>James Finlay (Kenya), a local tea extracts manufacturing firm, has announced the commencement of a phased shutting down of its Mara Mara Tea Extracts factory located in Kericho, Rift Valley. Finlay's sales volumes have been affected by the economic downturn and increasing competition from lower cost production centres.
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Uganda's coffee factory first

Mon, 20 Jul 2009 16:05:00 +0200

<>Uganda has launched a coffee roasting and packaging company, described as the first of its kind in Africa. President Yoweri Museveni launched the Good African Coffee factory on Friday, 17 July 2009.
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Shipping companies say it is 'too early to talk of recovery'

Mon, 15 Jun 2009 12:37:00 +0200

Even though shipping rates are recovering, local shipping firms say they have not yet seen “green shoots” emerging in the turbulent shipping industry. They warn that the industry still faces shrinking world trade volumes and a glut of ships.
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China pledges support for Africa despite economic slowdown

Tue, 17 Feb 2009 16:57:00 +0200

China's Ambassador to South Africa, Zhong Jianhua, has confirmed China will not reduce its investment in Africa, and is even considering expanding aid to the continent during the global recession.
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EU and Cameroon sign trade agreement

Fri, 16 Jan 2009 10:17:00 +0200

YAOUNDE: The EU and Cameroon have signed a 'stepping stone' Economic Partnership Agreement (EPA), the first of its kind between the EU and a Central African trade partner.
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Countdown to first annual Kenya Trade Fair and Conference begins

Thu, 11 Sep 2008 12:52:00 +0200

<>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.
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High import tariffs holds up growth

Mon, 28 Jul 2008 12:35:00 +0200

High import tariffs, trade barriers and a culture of protectionism impedes economic growth, says Department of Trade and Industry Director General Tshediso Matona.
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COMESA, SADC, EAC to discuss harmonisation of trade

Tue, 15 Jul 2008 11:09:00 +0200

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.
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UK to increase trade to Africa to $750m by 2010

Mon, 07 Jul 2008 16:52:00 +0200

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).
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Oppose EU's economic agreements - Oxfam

Mon, 04 Feb 2008 06:31:00 +0200

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).
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