November 21
Tanzania: Death Toll in Kariakoo Building Collapse Rises to 20
Daily News
President Samia Suluhu Hassan has announced that 20 people lost their lives in the Kariakoo building collapse as of Wednesday morning. Read more »
Kenya: MPs Reject Energy Levy Hikes, Endorse Strict Penalties for Vandalism
Capital FM
Lawmakers have rejected a proposed amendment to the Energy Act, 2019, which sought to increase levies on electricity and petroleum. Read more »
Kenya: No Climate Deal in Sight As COP29 Ends Friday in Baku
Capital FM
COP29 is ending on Friday in Azerbaijan's capital, Baku, but there is no deal in sight as negotiators remain deadlocked over climate finance--the summit's central issue. Dubbed the… Read more »
November 20
Africa: 'One Finger in Clean Energy, Two Legs in Fossil Fuels' - TotalEnergies Accused of COP29 Greenwashing Offensive [analysis]
African Arguments
TotalEnergies' charm offensive has ramped up, having been found guilty of making misleading claims about its commitment to sustainability this year. Read more »
Kenya: Central Bank Rolls Out New Notes for 50, 100, 200 and 500 With New Signatures
Capital FM
The Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) has announced the rollout of newly redesigned banknotes, following the retirement of former CBK Governor Patrick Njoroge. Read more »
South Sudan: Warring in Sudan's Urban Areas Severely Disrupts Key to Economy, Says UN Official
allAfrica
Sudan's war has disrupted its urban economy, once a mainstay, with formal wage employment sharply declining, pushing many into precarious self-employment or informal labour,… Read more »
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Ethiopia: Ethiopia's Gig Economy Takes Center Stage at Africa Celebrates 2024 Event
Mastercard Foundation
During a panel discussion at the event, it was stated that regulatory sandboxes should be designed to help gig platforms thrive. Read more »
Kenya: President Ruto Promises People-Centred Foreign Policy
Capital FM
Kenya's foreign policy will be reviewed and aligned with emerging global realities and complexities, President William Ruto has said. Read more »
Ethiopia: Legislators Endorse Federal Civil Service Bill, Bringing Structural Changes, Revised Pay Scales for Govt Workers
Addis Standard
Among the legislative proposals introduced in the final days of the previous fiscal year and carried over to the current year was the draft Federal Civil Servants Proclamation. Read more »
Uganda: Residents of Tororo Railway Quarters Protest Exorbitant Rent On Dilapidated Houses
Nile Post
At a meeting with their area Member of Parliament, Apollo Yeri Ofwono, the residents voiced their grievances, highlighting the poor living conditions in the aging railway houses. Read more »
Uganda: Kyabazinga's 15 Demands to Govt Ahead of Buyende Nuclear Power Plant Construction
Nile Post
Kyabazinga stated that the Kingdom must benefit from the project in a manner similar to how the Bunyoro Kingdom is benefiting from oil and gas sector Read more »
Uganda: Hundreds Stranded As Tororo Bridge Diversion Washed Away By Floods
Nile Post
The bridge is located along the Nagongera-Busolwe road, a vital route linking the two districts. Read more »
Ethiopia: EU Provides Effective Support to Strengthening Ethiopia's Digital Economy
ENA
Ministry of Innovation and Technology commended the European Union's effective support for Ethiopia's digital economy. Read more »
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Ethiopia: Dereja, in Partnership with the Ministry of Labor and Skills and the Mastercard Foundation, to Host the 5th National Career Expo, Connecting Over 30,000 Recent Graduates
Mastercard Foundation
Dereja, in partnership with the Ministry of Labor and Skills (MOLS) and the Mastercard Foundation, will host the 5th National Career Expo on November 6 - 7, 2024, at Millennium… Read more »
Africa: Ihub Moves to New Nairobi Headquarters As It Expands Across Africa
Daba Finance
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Uganda: Ssenyonyi Rallies Bukomansimbi Coffee Farmers Amid Concerns Over New Coffee Law
Nile Post
The Leader of the Opposition in Parliament, Joel Ssenyonyi, has called on coffee farmers in Bukomansimbi District to stay resilient amidst growing concerns surrounding the recently… Read more »
Kenya: Ruto Affirms Commitment to Sustain Economic Growth
Capital FM
President William Ruto has reaffirmed the government's commitment to containing inflation and driving economic growth. Read more »
Ethiopia: Japan Marks 70-Year of Dev't Cooperation With Ethiopia
Ethiopian Herald
ADDIS ABABA - The Embassy of Japan and Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) Ethiopia Office celebrated 70 years of Japan's development cooperation with Ethiopia which was… Read more »
Africa: AfDB Advocates Capital Market for Africa's Economic Progress
Ethiopian Herald
ADDIS ABABA- The African Development Bank (AfDB) has emphasized the critical role of establishing a capital market in fostering economic growth, particularly for capital-intensive… Read more »
Ethiopia: Govt Supports Bearing Fruits in Coffee Production - Producers
Ethiopian Herald
ADDIS ABABA - The productivity and quality of Ethiopian coffee has seen a substantial improvement amid sustainable support from the government and experts, Coffee Producers said. Read more »
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Kenya: Transforming Kenya's Digital Economy - New Toolkit Offers Policy Roadmap to Reform the Gig Economy and Impact Millions of Workers
Mastercard Foundation
A groundbreaking new toolkit, developed in collaboration with the Mastercard Foundation, eMobilis Technology Institute, and Africa Practice, offers a comprehensive roadmap to… Read more »
Ethiopia: Ethiopia Unveils 25-Year Economic Transformation Framework
Ethiopian Herald
ADDIS ABABA - Government has made public a long-term economic transformation plan that could span 25 years. Read more »
Africa: COP29 - Exploring Africa's Untapped Energy Potential Amid Global Energy Security Concerns
Observer
World leaders and some more than 70,000 delegates from 170 countries descended on the Azerbaijan capital, Baku, for the 29th Conference of the Parties to the Conference of the… Read more »
Kenya: Kenya Power Launches Sustainability Strategy to Address Climate Change and Boost Resilience
Capital FM
Kenya Power has unveiled its Sustainability Strategy, aimed at integrating sustainable business practices into its operations. Read more »
Ethiopia: Ethiopia Eyes Two Billion USD in Gold Revenue This Year, PM Abiy Announces
ENA
Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed has inaugurated a state-of-the-art gold exploration and mining factory in Dima Woreda, Gambella Region of Ethiopia, today. Read more »
Kenya: I&m Bank Posts Sh14.1 Billion Pre-Tax Profit in Q3, Reflecting 24 Percent Growth
Capital FM
I&M Bank has recorded a pre-tax profit of Ksh 14.1 billion in Q3 2024, marking a 24% growth compared to Ksh 11.4 billion in the same period last year. Read more »
November 19
Tanzania: President Orders Extra 24hrs to Save Trapped People in Kariakoo
Daily News
President Samia expressed optimism that, with divine intervention, some victims might still be found alive beyond this period, despite the standard 72-hour timeframe Read more »
Tanzania: Two Arrested for Allegedly Faking Fundraisers for Collapse Survivors
Daily News
The Dar es Salaam Special Police Zone has arrested two individuals in connection with unauthorized fundraising activities related to the recent Kariakoo building collapse. Read more »
