Access to finance & strong partnerships took center stage as Namibian entrepreneurs highlighted opportunities in local battery & auto parts production — sectors still import-heavy. Experts urged incentives for foreign firms to manufacture locally, boosting jobs & value creation.

Final Day of the Capacity Building Training for #SMEs on Market Access & Sustainable Procurement kicked off with a Re-cap of day 2 led by ECASROSA Consultant Sosson Tadadjeu. Key takeaways: 🔧 Gradual certification & digital quality tools to lower entry barriers 🌍 Regional

Rodney Hoaeb, Interim CEO of Namibia Trade Forum, emphasized the importance of linking database schemas to country strategies for advancing the #automotive RVC. He called for action under the Automotive Policy Framework (APF): stronger cooperation, private sector growth &

ECASROSA Director Eunice G. Kamwendo & her technical team met with Ms Chongo Phiri, Founder of Pan-African Women in Development (#PAWID), to discuss strategic collaboration accelerating women's participation in intra-African #trade & inclusive economic growth under #AfCFTA. The

ECASROSA Director Eunice G. Kamwendo applauded #PAWEN for its initiative to leverage trade opportunities under the #AfCFTA, empowering women across the continent. She highlighted ECASROSA 's work promoting inclusive #industrialization through sustainable economic growth, poverty &

"I welcome the opportunity to support capacity building through the Purely Zambian initiative advocating for policies & removing barriers to scale up women’s business opportunities. It’s time to move from policy to action, in collaboration with @Afreximbank & UN Development We’re also

#MasausoMwenda, Lusaka South Multi Facility Economic Zone's Head of Business Development: "Since 2010, Lusaka South has grown into a mixed-use economic zone combining industry, commerce, R&D, housing, and parks creating 12,500+ jobs and attracting $1.59B in investment" The #MFEZ’s multidisciplinary team

🇿🇲🤝🇸🇿 Zambia today welcomed a high-level delegation from the Govt of the Kingdom of Eswatini for a learning exchange on strengthening access to climate finance & sharing experiences on @GCF requirements & country programming. The learning exchange visit is supported by Food and Agriculture Organization

“The #AfCFTA presents a unique and transformative opportunity to reposition Africa’s leather sector. By harmonising standards, enhancing quality and market integration through simpler rules of origin for the leather sector, we can create a unified and competitive continental

“Global #markets are increasingly shifting towards traceable, ethical, and sustainable leather industry. Africa must not only adapt to this transition, but also lead it.. This requires green production practices, stronger environmental standards, and regional frameworks that

New Publication Alert! “Financing Climate Action & a Just Energy Transition in Southern Africa.” This report highlights climate vulnerabilities, the push for green industrialization, and the finance gap. It explores tools like blended finance, green bonds, carbon markets, and

The SADC Business Council & @ECASOSA were excited to launch on Thursday Nov 27, 2025 the SADC online Trade, Technology & Investment Platform (SOTIP) that has huge potential to bridge trade, investment & technology information gaps across SADC! SOTIP positions the SADC region as a

“Trade, regional integration & industrialization in Southern Africa must be driven by a strong, competitive private sector. Expanding market access through AfCFTA, SADC FTA, Tripartite FTA & Economic Partnership Agreements is crucial—but only if businesses have the tools to

SADC Business Council and CEO of Business Unity South Africa (BUSA), Mr Khulekani Mathe: “SOTIP is more than a website, it can serve as a regional economic gateway for all 16 SADC Member States. It can be expanded to connect buyers & suppliers, showcase MSMEs to corporates,

A big THANK YOU to our exceptional UN Volunteers serving with ECASROSA! Your unwavering commitment, professionalism, and passion continue to elevate our work and accelerate the Southern Africa agenda. From strengthening programmes to empowering communities, your impact is

A proud day for ECASROSA! Director Eunice G. Kamwendo and the team joined ECA ES Claver Gatete virtually at the Long Service Awards & Staff Recognition Ceremony, delivering a heartfelt tribute to all Awardees. Your dedication, excellence, and spirit of service keep ECA

The 2025 #APPRM officially opened in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia & ECASROSA is fully represented! Our Director Eunice G. Kamwendo and the ECASROSA team are in attendance, joining the entire Commission to review 2025 achievements, strengthen partnerships, and plan for greater impact in

At the 2025 #APPRM, we set bold priorities for 2026: advancing Zambia’s Battery & EV Value Chain, supporting COMESA’s Sustainable Tourism Framework, and scaling climate-resilient, green-growth pathways sustaining gains, planning for strategic impact. ECASROSA is also driving

Catch up on ECASROSA 2025 September and October activities with our Longolongo September - October Issue. Link: mailchi.mp/f88c7e43ca10/l…

ES Claver Gatete met with CEEAC_ECCAS President Amb. Ezéchiel Nibigira. Underpinned by ECCAS’ strategic plan, ECA-ECCAS collaboration will prioritise bankable #AfCFTA value chains, industrialisation, natural resources, energy, transport & digitalisation with  ECA’s partners.