November 21, 2022
Tanzania: Fall of Employment in Tanzania Agriculture Sector, a Good Sign?
Growth of employment in the manufacturing sector could be a sign of agro-industrialization Read more »
November 17, 2022
Uganda: Uganda Securities Exchange Creates New Window for SMEs' Capital Mobilisation
Through USE Edaala, USE is seeking to provide a new window through which small and medium enterprises can mobilise capital for long term investment Read more »
November 19, 2022
South Sudan: South Sudan Unite to Renew Efforts Towards Ending Malaria
South Sudan sets target of reducing malaria deaths by 80 per cent by 2025, renews efforts towards ending malaria Read more »
November 15, 2022
East Africa: International Maritme Organisation Removes Indian Ocean from High-Risk List
Delisting of the Indian Ocean from the high-risk area classification a major boost to trade for Kenya and the wider Eastern African region Read more »
November 13, 2022
Tanzania: Beekeeping in Tanzania, Adopting Modern Agriculture Technologies
Tanzania beekeeping industry is estimated to generate US$ 1.7 million annually Read more »
November 10, 2022
Kenya: Visa Free Travel - Kenya, South Africa Pact Boosts AfCFTA
For Kenyans to travel to South Africa, they were required to pay US$40 for the visa while they also had to provide proof they had sufficient funds and had booked return flight… Read more »
Tanzania: Tanzania's U.S.$18 Billion Renewable Energy Ambition
COP27 also referred to as "African COP" gives African countries opportunity to address dire consequences of climate change in Africa. Read more »
November 09, 2022
Kenya: Kenya - Sendy Receives Funding to Grow Business in Four African Countries
Logistics company Sendy says it has received funding of an undisclosed amount to help scale its logistics and fulfillment services in Kenya, Uganda, Nigeria, and Cote d'Ivoire… Read more »
November 08, 2022
Kenya: New Class of Assets Emerging in Nairobi's Real Estate
In contrast, the retail sector development pipeline seems to have dried up altogether. Read more »
November 04, 2022
Burundi: New Dawn - Reforms Chart Fresh Economic Path for Burundi
Better known as the 'heart of Africa', Burundi's economic pulse has been slow over the years, but the rhythm is steadily gaining momentum, dancing to the tune of President… Read more »
November 06, 2022
Africa: Monopolising Africa's Food Systems - Is Kenya's GMOs Adoption Corporate Engineered?
In cognizance that food systems in Africa are becoming more corporate controlled and market -oriented by the day; it begs the question whether Kenya fell prey to these monopolistic… Read more »
November 03, 2022
Kenya: Businesses in Kenya See Mild Rise in Activity Despite Loss of Momentum
Businesses in Kenya only saw a mild improvement in operating conditions in October 2022 The latest Purchasing Managers' Index showed that ongoing concerns about the rising cost of… Read more »
Tanzania: Zanzibar Digital Revolution Key to Blue Economy Prosperity
The digital revolution brings about efficient socio-economic development across all sectors of business, governance and social well-being and is vital for any blue economy… Read more »
Tanzania: Long-Term Funding Provision to Grow Tanzania's Mortgage Market
We all dream of owning our own homes. Financing solutions help you turn that dream into a reality. Some people may look up to mortgages for financing. A mortgage is a type of loan… Read more »
Tanzania: EU Global Gateway Package for Tanzania Clean Energy Transition
EU Global Gateway Africa is an investment package aimed to support Africa a green and digital revolution that is backed by a series of investment funding to facilitate an inclusive… Read more »
November 01, 2022
Somalia: Somalia and China - a Longstanding Relationship With Great Value
The diplomatic Somalia-China relations have played a crucial role in Chinese government developing over 80 infrastructure projects in Somalia, including the national stadium,… Read more »
Tanzania: EU Hypocrisy - Bullying Tanzania, Uganda Over Oil
Africa's energy security should come first even as EU parliament tries to entrench energy apartheid on the continent by bullying Uganda and Tanzania over the East African Crude Oil… Read more »
Kenya: Legalizing GMOs in Kenya - What's Ethical Today?
The long-standing ban on genetically modified organisms (GMOs) in Kenya has finally been lifted, marking a historic moment in the country's agri-biotech development. Read more »
Tanzania: Will Kenya-Tanzania Trade Relations Hold After GMO Approval?
Kenya and Tanzania are two of the most competitive economies across the East African region. Read more »
Kenya: Monopolising Africa's Food Systems - Is Kenya's GMOs Adoption Corporate Engineered?
The decision by the Kenyan government to lift the moratorium effected in 2012, against the open cultivation and importation of Genetically Modified Organisms (GMOs); has thrown… Read more »
Kenya: Kenya Spending 57 Cents of Every Dollar On Debt. Sustainable?
The sustainability of Kenya's debt remains a significant concern not only for authorities but also for the populace, financial institutions, and other key stakeholders. Read more »
Eritrea: Eritrea Sovereign Debt and Economic Profile
Eritrea's debt stands at 175 per cent of its GDP. Read more »
Africa: Becoming Africa's Singapore - Rwanda Banks On Technology to Rebuild Its Economy
Popularly known as the land of a thousand hills, Rwanda is still on an ambitious quest to become Africa's Singapore,leading the country in technology advancements to revolutionize… Read more »
Ethiopia: US, World Powers Jostle for a Piece of Ethiopia
Ethiopia is a unique country in Africa not only because it was not colonised but because it stands as a beacon of resilience regardless of the challenges it has faced over the… Read more »
Kenya: GMO Ban Lifting - the Future of Kenya's Indigenous Seeds
The future of Kenya's indigenous seeds hangs in the balance with a cabinet resolution lifting a decade-old ban on genetically modified organisms (GMOs). Read more »