Bill

Development Economist, Private sector Development,

[Moritz @VetrezZ]

growing up means understanding that an aisle seat is better than the window one

[Bill @billsimwanza]

@Kamoza0104 @FDHBankMalawi Koma mukudziwa zoti takhala more than half a year without ATM cards? Welcome to NRB's sister

[AUC CIDO @AUC_CIDO]

On the margin of the #CELACAfrica2026 in #Colombia, @auc_cido , in collaboration with @OpenSociety convened a high-level Diaspora Side Event in Bogotá on 20 March 2026.under the theme “Strengthening Ties with the African Diaspora,”.

[Bill @billsimwanza]

@tiidrotafrikka2 Windhoek

[Bill @billsimwanza]

@Kamoza0104 Invest in Old Mutual interest earning Assets

[African Union @_AfricanUnion]

Chairperson of the AU Commission, H.E. Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, yesterday received Mr. G. Rathinavelu, Chair of the Africa India Economic Foundation @AfricaIndiaAIEF

They revisited the AU–AIEF Framework of Cooperation of 2023, which outlined key areas of collaboration aimed at strengthening business & trade relations between the MSMEs, & the public & private sectors of African countries & India.

The Chairperson appreciated the long-standing partnership between Africa & India. He encouraged greater technology transfer & collab in the fields of innovation, manufacturing, health, as well as enhanced market access for African goods.

[Ministry of Trade Ug @mtic_uganda]

Hon. Mwebesa meets Dr. Ron Osman, the Director for Industry, Minerals, Entrepreneurship and Tourism(IMET) from the African Union Commission(AUC) ahead of the "Africa Industrialization Week 2025," happening from Nov 17-21 in Kampala.
@AU_ETTIM @FMwebesa1
#AIW25 #UghostsAIW25

[AU-Economic Dev't,Trade,Tourism Industry &Minerals @AU_ETTIM]

📍Nairobi, Kenya: The African Union’s @AU_ETTIM, in collaboration with key partners, is convening the MiA Ad-hoc Committee Meeting from 1–2 July 2025 in Nairobi, Kenya to advance the development and roll-out of the Made in Africa (MiA) Certification Scheme. #MIA

[AU-Economic Dev't,Trade,Tourism Industry &Minerals @AU_ETTIM]

📍Abuja, Nigeria
Powerful session on integrating SMEs into Special Economic Zones (SEZs), moderated by Mr. William Simwanza @AU_ETTIM.
🔍 Focus: Policies & practices to ensure SEZs boost local economies across Africa.
#AUMSMEForum #SMEs #SEZs #Agenda2063 #AfricaTrade

[AU-Economic Dev't,Trade,Tourism Industry &Minerals @AU_ETTIM]

What’s the EAN Fellowship Programme? Launched at the 3rd AU MSME Forum 2024, it’s a tailor-made, Africa-focused capacity-building journey!

12 months of expert training + mentorship to boost MSMEs’ export readiness & unlock #AfCFTA market potential. #EANFellowship #AfCFTA #MSMEs

[AU-Economic Dev't,Trade,Tourism Industry &Minerals @AU_ETTIM]

What’s #EAN? "The Enterprise Africa Network connects African MSMEs to markets, skills & funding! It links financing institutions with vetted businesses & delivers up-to-date trade & investment info to power growth across Africa.A game-changer for African economic development. 💡

[AU-Economic Dev't,Trade,Tourism Industry &Minerals @AU_ETTIM]

📍Lusaka, Zambia: 4th Africa SME Development Program Partnership Platform: A continental initiative aimed at fostering collaboration among all stakeholders involved in Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) development across Africa. #ASMEDPP #SME

[AU-Economic Dev't,Trade,Tourism Industry &Minerals @AU_ETTIM]

AU Member States Bureau Update! 🚀
🌍 Presentation on AIDA Strategy implementation under the #NiameyActionPlan:
✅ Major achievements
🔍 Opportunities
⚠ Challenges

#Industrialization

[AU-Economic Dev't,Trade,Tourism Industry &Minerals @AU_ETTIM]

📍Lusaka, Zambia: “ATCMA is not just about trade and industrialization. It is about people - about creating jobs, improving livelihoods, and unlocking opportunities for women and youth.” Ms. Aissatou Diallo, Chief Office of Africa @ITC, on behalf of ITC and UNIDO. #ATCMA

[AU-Economic Dev't,Trade,Tourism Industry &Minerals @AU_ETTIM]

📍Lusaka, Zambia: “ATCMA represents a new game changer in delivering on the AU Niamey Action Plan & industrialization frameworks such as #AIDA, the Africa Quality Policy,IDDA III & MIA initiative".Mr. William Simwanza @AU_ETTIM on behalf of Mrs. Ron Osman Omar, Director @AU_ETTIM

[Bill @billsimwanza]

@malawitobacco Komatu Chaka chatha ma report amaoneka bwino in a table format and with colours. This year, it looks like an intern is compiling the reports. Iyi ndi number 1 export crop ipatseni ulemu

[Bill @billsimwanza]

@2016NBAChamp3 @CMK_____ I guess their focus was tomato at first koma. Let them know that as you diversify, the initial product doesn't have to be in every new product. Tsiku lina we will see tomato as an ingredient in the honey value chain😅😅😅😅 especially in the final product

[Bill @billsimwanza]

@2016NBAChamp3 @CMK_____ Too much tomato in the Kambuzi. Kambuzi amamvekera pansi.

[AU-Economic Dev't,Trade,Tourism Industry &Minerals @AU_ETTIM]

"I was deeply honored to receive a decoration from His Excellency the President of Mauritania, AU Chairperson 2024, on February 15, 2025, in appreciation of my service to Africa." - H.E Amb. Albert Muchanga, Commissioner @AU_ETTIM #AUSummit