March 26
Ethiopia: Chinese Company Keen to Invest in Ethiopia's Industrial Parks With Capital of 300 Million USD
ENA
Chinese Wenzhou Nixin Trading, a company with an investment capital of 300 million US dollars has expressed its interest to engage in Ethiopia's manufacturing industrial parks. Read more »
Uganda: NCBA Bank Joins Indian Community in Holi Festival Celebrations
Independent (Kampala)
Ugandan Indians, alongside members of the wider community, converged over the weekend for an evening of jubilant festivities, commemorating the onset of spring and the symbolic… Read more »
Kenya: Kenyan Fintechs Head to Ghana to Lure Investors
Capital FM
Kenyan financial technology (fintech) companies will be heading to Accra, Ghana, to pitch investment ideas. Read more »
Kenya: Gachagua Praises President Ruto for Efforts in Building the Economy
Capital FM
Deputy president Rigathi Gachagua has praised president William Ruto for his efforts in rebuilding the economy since he took over the reigns of leadership. Read more »
Zimbabwe: Zimbabweans Deserve a Better, Brighter Future - UK Explores New Ways to Punish Mnangagwa
New Zimbabwe
A wide-ranging debate on how best to make President Emmerson Mnangagwa's administration feel the heat of restrictive measures took centre stage in the House of Lords on the back of… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Brazil Keen On Increasing Trade With Zimbabwe
The Herald
BRAZIL is keen on expanding its relations with Zimbabwe to the fields of education and health following successes recorded in the agriculture sector, its Secretary for Africa and… Read more »
Zimbabwe: SA Braces for Increased Easter Traffic
The Herald
SOUTH Africa expects to see one million travellers going in and out of the country through its ports of entry over the Easter Holidays and has deployed 400 additional staff to its… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Sanctions Affect Loan Re-Payments
The Herald
ILLEGAL sanctions imposed on Zimbabwe by the United States of America have resulted in complications with repayments for a US$98 million Brazilian loan facility under the More Food… Read more »
Kenya: Kenya's Kwanza Aims to Slash Cooking Oil Imports By Half Next Year
Business Day Africa
Kenya Kwanza government has initiated an initiative to boost local production of cooking oil by designating 200,000 acres for sunflower cultivation this season, to reduce imports… Read more »
Kenya: Lato Milk Maker to Establish Permanent Presence in Kenya
Business Day Africa
Pearl Dairy, the Ugandan-based manufacturer renowned for its Lato milk brand, is poised to establish a permanent presence in Kenya with the recent approval of its expansion plan,… Read more »
Kenya: Kenya's Mitumba Dealers Face Threat As EU Proposes Export Ban
Business Day Africa
France, Denmark, and Finland have jointly proposed stringent limitations on the export of second-hand garments (mitumba) to Kenya, a move poised to significantly impact the East… Read more »
Nigeria: Uch - We Are Doing Our Best to Restore Power Supply - Adeoye
Vanguard
The Chairman Medical Advisory Committee (CMAC) of University College Hospital (UCH), Ibadan Dr Abiodun Adeoye has assured the patients and public that the management is doing its… Read more »
Kenya: Cargo Handled At Mombasa Port Grows 6.2 Percent in 2023
Capital FM
The Port of Mombasa registered an annual growth of 6.2 percent of total cargo throughput, from 33.88 million tons handled in 2022 to 35.98 million tons in 2023. Read more »
Kenya: Several Pedestrians Detained By NTSA for Not Using Footbridges
Capital FM
the National Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA) has detained several pedestrians for failing to use the available footbridges. Read more »
Uganda: Youth Empowerment - Why Many Govt Programmes May Not Be As Effective
Nile Post
Youth empowerment programs play a crucial role in shaping the future of nations by harnessing the potential of young people and equipping them with the skills and opportunities… Read more »
Kenya: Ugandan Milk Processor Lato Acquires 100pc Stake in Kenya's Highland Creamers
Capital FM
Uganda-based milk processor Lato has acquired Kenyan dairy firm Highland Creamers. Read more »
Ghana: Review Road Safety Control Measures
Ghanaian Times
Since its establishment, the National Road Safety Authority (NRSA) has been organising campaigns to ensure road safety in the country. Read more »
Uganda: Self-Care Tips for Busy Modern Career Women
Nile Post
In today's fast-paced world, modern career women often find themselves juggling multiple roles and responsibilities. Read more »
Nigeria: Inadequate Electricity Supply in Nigeria - Who Is to Blame? [opinion]
Daily Trust
The challenges of the Nigerian power sector are enormous, but the situation is not a hopeless one. Nigerians have grappled with inadequate power supply for many decades, and it… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Woman Sues Boss After Being Raped, Fired
The Herald
-- A lorry driver who was raped by three assailants when her vehicle broke down on a lonely road has sued her employer for R4 million for dismissing her when she returned to work. Read more »
Zimbabwe: China's Tinge of Golden Lustre On Zim's Tobacco
The Herald
The tobacco selling season has begun in Zimbabwe, one of Africa's leading producers of the golden leaf, and being one of the country's largest foreign currency earners, along with… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Cottco Disburses Another U.S.$1m for 2023 Deliveries
The Herald
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Zimbabwe: Zinara Disburses a Record $43bn for Road Rehabilitation
The Herald
The Zimbabwe National Road Administration (Zinara) disbursed at least $43,8 billion to Road Authorities under the Emergency Road Rehabilitation Programme 2 (ERRP2) in 2022, an… Read more »
Zimbabwe: OPC Slams Extortionist Organisation Abusing First Lady's Name
The Herald
The Office of the President and Cabinet yesterday slammed an extortionist organisation that has been abusing the name of the First Lady, Dr Auxillia Mnangagwa and her office by… Read more »
Liberia: Tragic Motor Accident Kills Five in Maryland County
New Dawn
The accident occurred when the bike on which the victims were riding collided with an ambulance believed to be for Partners in Health, a non-profit health organization. Read more »