Intra-regional trade key to Africa's industrial growth, competitiveness

Sandra Uwera is the chief executive officer of the Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa (COMESA) Business Council. COMESA is made up of 26 member states. The council is the apex business member organisation, and a private sector institution of COMESA.
Sandra Uwera (right), the chief executive officer, COMESA Business Council, and Emmanuel Hategeka, the permanent secretary at Trade and Industry Ministry, chat during the Kigali meeting last week. (File)
Sandra Uwera (right), the chief executive officer, COMESA Business Council, and Emmanuel Hategeka, the permanent secretary at Trade and Industry Ministry, chat during the Kigali meeting last week. (File)
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