October 31, 2022
Africa: Three Kenyans Who Have Transitioned to CEO Roles in African Countries
Alcoholic beverage company Guinness Nigeria PLC, a Diageo subsidiary, has appointed John Musunga as the new Managing Director and CEO, effective November 1, 2022. Read more »
Congo-Kinshasa: DRC President Tshisekedi's Tanzania Visit Increases Investments
DRC President Felix Tshisekedi has made his second visit to Tanzania, where he signed bilateral deals for regional infrastructure works to increase connectivity and improve the… Read more »
October 30, 2022
Tanzania: Zanzibar Economy - What Diplomats Can Do to Attract Investment
Zanzibar's economy is doing well but can do better, especially by increasing its foreign direct investment to boost its blue economy potential. Read more »
October 29, 2022
Tanzania: Zero Malaria in Zanzibar By 2027, Realistic?
Zero Malaria: Through the President's Malaria Initiative (PMI), Zanzibar plans to end malaria prevalence by 2027 as part of the island's initiatives to improve welfare and increase… Read more »
October 28, 2022
Tanzania: Zanzibar Economy - What Diplomats Can Do Attract Investment
Zanzibar's economy is doing well but can do better, especially by increasing its foreign direct investment to boost its blue economy potential. Read more »
Kenya: Top Four Corporate Changes in Kenya So Far in 2022
It is not uncommon for companies to experience frequent CEO changes. Read more »
October 26, 2022
Africa: Kenya, Nigeria, SA Lead Fintech Growth As Sector Sees Massive Expansion
Mastercard has released a new study that indicates that fintech startups in Africa grew 81 per cent in 2021, with South Africa, Nigeria, and Kenya emerging as key hubs on the… Read more »
October 24, 2022
Kenya: Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation Gives MYDAWA U.S.$1.2 Million to Fight HIV
E-pharmacy platform MYDAWA has received US$1.2 million from the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation to launch the first Kenyan telehealth solution tailored to HIV prevention MYDAWA… Read more »
Kenya: Unity Homes Completes 10 Percent of U.S.$44.5 Million Housing Project
Unity Homes has completed 10.0 per cent of its KSh 5.4 billion housing project dubbed Unity East Unity East sits on a 10.4-acre piece of land at Tatu City in Ruiru Sub-County and… Read more »
October 19, 2022
Uganda: EACOP - EU Parliament Meddling Shows Africa Should Aggressively Pursue Independence
At the just concluded 7th Uganda Oil and Gas Summit, where investments in fossil fuels projects was discussed, the Managing Director of East African Crude Oil Pipeline Limited… Read more »
October 18, 2022
Kenya: Safaricom Pushes To Get More CEOs Join To Growth And Prosperity Initiative
Peter Ndegwa has mobilised his Kenyan counterparts to join the Africa Business Leaders Coalition The Safaricom chief executive urged CEOs to take the initiative and be part of the… Read more »
October 17, 2022
Uganda: Uganda Passes Computer Misuse Law
The past decade has seen a sharp increase in Africa's internet penetration, mostly driven by the expansion of mobile phone infrastructure. Read more »
October 16, 2022
East Africa: Is East Africa Making Strides in the Tourism Promotion Front?
After introducing the EAC tourist visa, East Africa has been cited as one of the most open destinations alongside South East Asia and Oceania. Read more »
Tanzania: Governing Tanzania's Gas. Why It Matters
Tanzania is one of ten countries in Africa with natural gas resources. The East African nation of more than 55 million people stands on 57.74 Trillion Cubic Feet (TCF) of natural… Read more »
October 12, 2022
Kenya: Oppo Banks On Customer Centric Approach With Launch of Reno8 Series
Global smart device brand OPPO says plans are in motion to launch its latest phone OPPO Reno 8 series in Kenya The company said the new series would provide strong durability,… Read more »
October 11, 2022
Tanzania: Julius Nyerere Hydro-Dam Main Body Complete
Egyptian consortium of Arab constructors and El-sewedy Electric have been developing Julius Nyerere Hydropower dam since December 2018. Read more »
October 10, 2022
Tanzania: The Economics of Wildlife Corridors
Wildlife corridors are blocked by human activities in Tanzania, severely affecting migration patterns and bringing wild animals in contact with humans leading to loss of life and… Read more »
Tanzania: Tanzania, Qatar End Double Taxation, Ink Trade and Investment Pact
Tanzania and Qatar have signed an MoU to end double taxation and strengthen trade and investment ties with the United Arab Emirates (UAE). Read more »
October 07, 2022
Tanzania: Investing in Zanzibar Tourism
Zanzibar, one of Africa's top tourist destinations will host a major tourism summit next year to exhibit available investment opportunities in the sector and to promote its tourism… Read more »
October 06, 2022
Eritrea: Is Eritrea Open for Foreign Direct Investment?
Eritrea has historically struggled to attract large investments because of its unfavourable business climate including corruption, strong state control over currencies, legal… Read more »
Kenya: KAM Signs Partner to Drive Growth of Automotive Industry
Kenya Association of Manufacturers (KAM) has entered a new deal to drive the sustainable development and growth of the automotive industry in Kenya The partners said that the goal… Read more »
October 05, 2022
Kenya: KCB Partners With Basigo Kenya to Finance Electric PSV Buses
KCB Bank Kenya and BasiGo Ltd have partnered to offer the bank's customers access to flexible financing options to purchase electric cars Customers will get up to 90 per cent of… Read more »
Kenya: Business Activity Rises As General Election Concludes Peacefully
Business activity in Kenya increased in September, helped by the conclusion of the general election The Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI) commissioned by Stanbic Bank shows that the… Read more »
Kenya: Zamara Simplifies Insurance Buying Online in Kenya
Zamara Group, a pension fund administrator, has established an online portal where consumers may purchase investment plans and insurance policies. Read more »
East Africa: How Region Can Increase Lake Victoria's Productivity
Lake Victoria is the largest freshwater lake in Africa and the largest inland fishery in the world. Read more »