April 02
Rwanda: I&m Bank Strengthens Regional Partnerships Through Nationwide Stakeholder Engagement Tour
New Times
I&M Bank Rwanda has embarked on a nationwide stakeholder engagement tour aimed at reinforcing its commitment to supporting local businesses and communities. Read more »
April 01
Somalia: UN Confirms Aircraft Makes Emergency Landing in Mogadishu
Shabelle
A United Nations aircraft in Somalia today executed a successful emergency landing in Mogadishu after detecting a landing gear malfunction. Read more »
Ethiopia: Ethiopia's Debt Restructuring Deal Can Serve to Enhance Currency Reserve
Ethiopian Herald
Debt restructuring is a critical component of financial management that can significantly influence the success and sustainability of both individuals and organizations. Read more »
Tanzania: Precision Air's Losses Soar, Currency Woes
Daily News
PRECISION Air's financial distress worsened in 2023, with the Tanzanian airline reporting a net loss of 57.4bn/-, a stark contrast to the previous year's profit, according to… Read more »
Rwanda: Minister Explains Why Rwanda Still Needs Petroleum Products Despite EV Adoption
New Times
Minister of State for National Treasury, Godfrey Kabera, said on Tuesday, on April 1, that as Rwanda embraces hybrid and electric vehicles, the country will still need fuel… Read more »
Rwanda: Gisenyi Hospital Moves to Recover Rwf200m in Unpaid Bills
New Times
Gisenyi District Hospital has intensified efforts to recover approximately Rwf200 million in unpaid patient bills, according to Dr. Oreste Tuganeyezu, the hospital's Director… Read more »
Kenya: Parliament Summons Kenya Railways Boss Over 19-Year Delay in Retiree Payments
Capital FM
A parliamentary oversight committee has summoned Kenya Railways Corporation (KRC) Managing Director Philip Mainga to explain the 19-year delay in paying out Sh21.9 million owed to… Read more »
Somalia: Plane Crash At Mogadishu's Aden Adde Airport, UN Staff Among Survivors
Shabelle
A plane crash occurred today at Mogadishu's Aden Adde International Airport after the aircraft experienced a technical failure, the head of the Somali Civil Aviation Authority,… Read more »
Kenya: The Value of Increasing Public Sector Skills in the Age of AI [opinion]
Capital FM
In an era where digital transformation is reshaping every facet of our lives, Kenya's public sector stands at a critical juncture. Read more »
Somalia: Minister of Labour and Social Affairs Meets With Italian Ambassador to Strengthen Labour Cooperation in Somalia
Radio Dalsan
On Tuesday, the Minister of Labour and Social Affairs, Hon. Yusuf Mohamed, held a constructive meeting with Pier Mario Daccò Coppi, the Ambassador of Italy to Somalia, to… Read more »
Kenya: Kenya's Kengen Warns of Bogus Ad for Non-Existent Jobs At the Electricity Generation Company
Africa Check
Kenya's KenGen warns of bogus ad for non-existent jobs at the electricity generation company Read more »
Kenya: Mombasa Port Welcomes 600 Tourists On Cruise Ship
Capital FM
Kenya's tourism sector has received a boost after the arrival of 600 visitors on a luxurious Symphony Cruise ship at Mombasa. Read more »
Ethiopia: GERD Is Nearing Completion With Far-Reaching Significances [editorial]
Ethiopian Herald
Championing over a number of untold ups and downs for a decade plus years, even it can be spelt out since its inception, the Grand Abbay Dam has been pushed into fruition thanks to… Read more »
Uganda: Bukuya Traders Decry Poor Infrastructure, Insecurity, and Heavy Taxation
Nile Post
Traders under the Bukuya Traders Co-operative Saving and Credit Society Limited (SACCO) in Bukuya Constituency, Kassanda District, have raised concerns over challenges hindering… Read more »
Kenya: Craft Silicon's BNPL Hits Sh200mn in Transactions
Capital FM
Craft Silicon's Spotit, a Buy Now and Pay Later (BNPL) product, has hit over Sh200 million in transactions across multiple merchant partners, a year after launch, signifying… Read more »
Uganda: Equity Bank Crowns Abakyala Ku Ntiiko Series in Kiboga
Independent (Kampala)
Rhoda Nakintu, Administrative Secretary for Kiboga District has called on the women to practice the habit of saving and lead in the discipline of repaying loans diligently. Read more »
Uganda: Equity Bank to Work With Fintechs to Transform Customers' Lives
Independent (Kampala)
Gift Shoko, Managing Director of Equity Bank Uganda, has re-affirmed that the future of banking is not just about banks but more about strategic partnerships and shared… Read more »
Africa: China-Africa Development Fund Keen to Participate in Ethiopia's New Airport Project
ENA
-- Ethiopia's ambassador to China, Tefera Derbew engaged in a productive discussion with Yu Zhuorui, Vice President of the China-Africa Development Fund (CAD). Read more »
Uganda: Time to Celebrate As Uganda Airlines Spreads Wings to Europe
Independent (Kampala)
At 9.25am on May 18th, it is planned that Uganda Airlines will depart Entebbe International Airport for Gatwick London. At exactly 16:55hrs, the Airbus A330-800 Neo will touch… Read more »
Uganda: Shell Gas Launches Clean Cooking Revolution in Ugandan Schools, Starting At King's College Budo
Independent (Kampala)
Vivo Energy Uganda, the company behind Shell fuels and lubricants, has launched a nationwide initiative to introduce Shell Gas as a clean and efficient cooking solution for… Read more »
Ethiopia: Central Bank Rolls Out Bi-Weekly Forex Auctions As Reserves Surge 200%
Addis Standard
The National Bank of Ethiopia (NBE) has announced the launch of bi-weekly foreign exchange auctions. Read more »
Ethiopia: GERD Resonates With Pan-African Initiatives
Ethiopian Herald
The Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD) is not just a national project for Ethiopia--it has broader implications for the entire African continent. As one of Africa's largest… Read more »
March 31
Uganda: Kampala Floods - Road Construction Under Scrutiny
Nile Post
Heavy floods hit Kampala on Wednesday, leaving a trail of destruction and disruption across the city. Read more »
Uganda: Mbarara District Coffee Farmers Struggle Amid Rising Global Prices
Nile Post
Coffee farming is a key economic activity in Mbarara District, with about 35,000 households engaged in cultivation. Read more »
Africa: Kenya Emerges Africa's Largest Importer of Second-Hand Clothes
Vanguard
Kenya has emerged as the largest importer of second-hand clothes in Africa, earning the unfortunate distinction of being an easy dumping ground for used apparel while struggling to… Read more »
