By BUUMBA CHIMBULU MEMBER states of the Common Markets for Eastern and Southern Africa (COMESA) have an opportunity to develop policies that will advance integration within the trading bloc following a Tripartite Free Trade Area agreement which recently came into effect. In reference to the COMESA-EAC-SADC Tripartite Free Trade Area (TFTA) Agreement, the bloc’s Secretary-General, Ms Chileshe Kapwepwe, expressed optimism on further integration. The TFTA agreement came into force on July 25, 2024 following the attainment of the required threshold. Additionally, Ms Kapwepwe said the African Continental Free Trade Area which was equally in effect also presented more opportunities for development of the required policies. She was speaking yesterday in Lusaka at the 27th meeting of COMESA Ministers of Justice and Attorney Generals. “Your meeting is being held at a historic moment when the African Continental Free Trade Area is in effect and also the COMESA-EAC-SADC Tripartite Free Trade Area (TFTA) which has just gone […]
COMESA calls for effective advance of integration policies
