RTFP is making it easier and quicker for businesses to trade between countries in southern and eastern Africa so that the economies of the region become more competitive and people benefit through job creation and increased wealth.
News:
RTFP Closes Down
Nov 21, 2009
RTFP came to an end on 31st October 2009 having achieved significant successes. A follow-on programme to be called TradeMark Southern Africa will begin shortly and will continue RTFP's good work.
Beit Bridge Border under the spotlight
Jun 03, 2009
Over 70 representatives of South African and Zimbabwe Ministries; border agencies; freight forwarders; road transporters etc met at Beit Bridge on 22nd May to consider ways in which the Border could be improved. One immediate result has been the re-opening of the old bridge as a second crossing over the river.
Date for Chirundu One Stop Border Post Agreed
Jun 02, 2009
Following a joint inspection of the Chirundu border between Zambia and Zimbabwe on 29 May by Ministers of both countries, 1st September 2009 has been agreed as the date of the opening of the first functioning One Stop Border Post in southern Africa.
North SOuth Corridor: The Way Forward
Apr 08, 2009
The high level summit of African government presidents and officials, multilateral organisations and international partner as well as business meeting in Lusaka on April 6 and 7 has established a Project Steering Committee to set and manage policy for the North South Corridor AId for Trade programme.
Trade News:
CARIFORUM States of the Caribbean sign EPA with the EU
Oct 15, 2008
All except 2 of the Caribbean Forum of ACP States signed an Economic Partnership Agreement on 15.10.08. Guyana subsequently signed on 20.10.08 whilst Haiti remains pre-occupied with internal stabilisation.
WTO Talks Collapse:
Aug 14, 2008