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Lord Marland was delighted to attend a private sector stakeholders’ dinner in Kampala, hosted by the Uganda National Chamber of Commerce and Industry (UNCCI). Attendees included private sector companies from a number a sectors, as well as the heads the country’s investment and export promotion agencies. The Minister of Trade Hon. Francis Mwebesa was the… Continue reading CWEIC and the Uganda National Chamber of Commerce and Industry explore avenues of cooperation at stakeholders’ dinner in Kampala

Lord Marland was honoured to call upon the His Excellency President Museveni of Uganda on his visit to Kampala. After CWEIC hosted the President for an “In Conversation” focused on export promotion with Lord Swire in December 2022, the Government of Uganda and CWEIC are exploring opportunities to work together and assist the Ugandan government… Continue reading Lord Marland calls upon Ugandan President, Yoweri Museveni

Lord Marland spoke to Ridhima Shukla from CNBC Africa and outlined how the new East Africa hub, which launches next week in Nairobi, will add value to the existing network of CWEIC Commonwealth hubs by stimulating development activity through commercial and private investment. Watch the full interview to hear his further thoughts on key priority… Continue reading Lord Marland interviewed by CNBC Africa

“If the Commonwealth’s largest economies do more to support the AfCFTA and unlock its full potential the rewards could be extraordinary. Starting with the £35 million in funding that the UK pledged to the AfCFTA Secretariat. The reasons for doing this are simple and would benefit both sides. Africa, much like the wider Commonwealth, contains… Continue reading Lord Marland writes about increased Commonwealth cooperation with the AfCFTA in the Rwandan New Times

Lord Marland is continuing his three-week trip across Africa and has arrived in Kigali, Rwanda for two days of high-level government and business meetings. He met with Nick Barigye, CEO at the Kigali International Financial Centre to discuss how CWEIC and KIFC can work together towards mutual goals, as well as exploring strategic partnership opportunities. Kigali International Financial Centre… Continue reading Lord Marland meets with Nick Barigye from the Kigali International Financial Centre

Lord Marland has just concluded a successful visit to Angola where he met with business and government leaders. CWEIC was delighted to be joined by various Strategic Partners who have an interest in exploring the market and opportunities Angola has to offer. Angola is not a member of the Commonwealth but recognises the growing importance… Continue reading Lord Marland concludes successful trip to Angola where he meets with government ministers to strengthen Commonwealth ties”

Commenting on the need to increase value addition for Ghana’s economic recovery, Lord Marland said: “The way out for Ghana is the way out for every country’s growth – investing in trade, and I am very encouraged with what I have seen. Processing produce here and not just exporting and then bringing imports back as… Continue reading Lord Marland looks back on his recent trip to Ghana in the Business & Financial Times

Lord Marland, Chairman of CWEIC, commenced his three week trip to Africa where he will visit Ghana, Nigeria, Angola, Rwanda, Uganda and Kenya. He joined Kwaku Nhyira-Addo, host of the Asaase 99.5 Breakfast show to discuss his trip, renewable energy, and how free trade and the AfCFTA can support Africa’s development and business growth. Commenting on the landmark agreement, Lord Marland… Continue reading Lord Marland speaks to Asaase Radio Breakfast show on trip to Ghana

Our Strategic Partner, the ACCA, (the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants), recently published a report that emphasised the potential for professional accountants to empower the Africa Continental Free Trade Area agreement (AfCFTA), in support of the African Union Agenda 2063 (AU2063). Specifically the report highlights the critical role accounting and finance professionals play in enabling full implementation of the AfCFTA and… Continue reading CWEIC Strategic Partner, ACCA, publish report on the Africa Continental Free Trade Area agreement

CWEIC, in partnership with BTP Advisers, was delighted to welcome His Excellency, the President Yoweri Museveni of Uganda for the “Uganda Business Breakfast”. Lord Swire, Deputy Chairman of CWEIC, hosted the President for a morning of important discussions centred around Uganda’s desire to attract inward investment and market Uganda’s key export products. The breakfast included… Continue reading CWEIC hosts His Excellency President Yoweri Museveni of Uganda