November 06
Kenya: President Ruto to Jet Off Juba On Mission to Bolster Peace, Economic Relations
Capital FM
President William Ruto is set to jet off to Juba today for an official visit to consolidate the South Sudanese political transition through the Tumaini Peace Consensus. Read more »
Rwanda: How Could Rwanda Unlock More Green Financing?
New Times
Prime Energy Plc, a local renewable energy developer, listed its inaugural green bond worth Rwf9.58billion on Rwanda Stock Exchange (RSE) on November 5, becoming the first company… Read more »
Uganda: Bridging the Gap - How the Grow Project Is Connecting Women Entrepreneurs to Financial Resources in Uganda.
Independent (Kampala)
The launch and execution of the GROW Initiative, a program which offers a monumental opportunity for women entrepreneurs across the country, to receive funding, business advisory… Read more »
Ethiopia: Ethiopian Airlines Introduces Africa's First Airbus A350-1000 Into Its Fleet
New Times
Ethiopia's national flag carrier and largest Airbus operator in Africa, Ethiopian Airlines, has taken delivery of its first of four A350-1000 from Airbus in Toulouse, France, it is… Read more »
November 05
Uganda: It's Time for Total and Chinese National Offshore Oil Corporation to Clean Up and Go Home [analysis]
African Arguments
A months-long investigation into the Kingfisher oil project in Uganda finds disastrous consequences for the environment and human rights. Read more »
Uganda: Uganda Calls On Global Miners to Invest in Critical Minerals
Independent (Kampala)
Uganda is calling on international mining giants to invest in the country's rich deposits of critical minerals to drive its clean energy ambitions and economic growth. Read more »
Ethiopia: Ethiopia's Economic Reforms Boost SME Growth, Innovation
Ethiopian Herald
Ethiopia's home-grown economic and macroeconomic reforms have fostered a supportive environment for Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs), according to the Ethiopian Intellectual… Read more »
Sudan: Sudan's Sai Island Permanently Bans 'Toxic' Mining Mixers
Dabanga
Authorities in Wadi Halfa, Northern State, have permanently banned the use of environmentally harmful gold mining mixers on Sai Island, ordering the immediate removal of all… Read more »
Ethiopia: Parliament Approves $738.2 Million Loan to South Sudan for Cross-Border Highway
Addis Standard
Ethiopia's House of People's Representatives has approved a $738.2 million loan to South Sudan for the construction of a major cross-border highway aimed at connecting the two… Read more »
Ethiopia: Ethiopian Airlines Receives Africa's First Airbus A350-1000
ENA
Ethiopian Airlines, the biggest carrier in Africa, received the first A350-1000 passenger plane in Africa named: "Ethiopia: Land of Origins" from Airbus company in a ceremony held… Read more »
Uganda: Deadly Potholes On Mbarara-Bushenyi Highway - Motorists Fear Rising Accident Rates
Nile Post
The Mbarara-Bushenyi highway has become a hazardous route for motorists due to the proliferation of dangerous potholes. This once vital road is now a daily threat, with drivers… Read more »
Kenya: Driving Greater Access to Digital Skills
Capital FM
In an increasingly digital world, the importance of equipping Africa's youth with digital skills simply cannot be overstated. It's a much-quoted statistic that as the world's… Read more »
Kenya: UK Mobilises Further Finance to Lower Cost of Borrowing for Kenyan SMEs
Capital FM
The British High Commission Nairobi has announced USD $5.2 million fund (KSH 667 million) to support Micro, Small to Medium Enterprises (SMEs) in Kenya, in another example of the… Read more »
Kenya: Customs Facilitates First Shipment From Nigeria to Kenya Under AfCFTA
Vanguard
The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has facilitated Nigeria's first shipment to Kenya under the African Continental Free Trade Area Agreement (AfCFTA), with Lucky Fibres, a… Read more »
Africa: Kengen Eyes Africa for Geothermal Projects to Diversify Revenue
Capital FM
Kenya Electricity Generating Company (KenGen) is strengthening its presence in Africa's geothermal sector, with strategic investments aimed at diversifying revenue streams. Read more »
November 04
Uganda: Cabinet Gives Thumbs Up to National Coffee Bill Without 3-Year Transition
Nile Post
In a significant move, the Cabinet has reconsidered and resolved to support the National Coffee Amendment Bill 2024, paving the way for its passage into law without the initially… Read more »
Kenya: Kenya Tops Global Rankings for Social Media Use
Capital FM
Kenya has emerged as the country where individuals spend the most time on social media, a new report has revealed. Read more »
Rwanda: Govt Secures $50m Investment for Plastic Packaging Factory
New Times
The Rwanda Environment Management Authority (REMA) has announced the establishment of a new compostable plastic packaging factory as part of the country's ongoing commitment to… Read more »
Seychelles: Seychelles to Test Digital Traffic Tech for Road Offences
Seychelles News Agency
Seychelles is to introduce a digital traffic enforcement trial initiative for eight weeks to improve road safety in the small island state, according to a high-level official. Read more »
Africa: Visions of Development Have Shifted in Africa Over the Past Two Decades - Study Explores How Rwanda and Ethiopia Tried to Shape the Future [analysis]
The Conversation Africa
Contemporary economic challenges in Africa appear to be shifting the continent into a new era of development. From COVID-19 to war-induced inflation, many countries in Africa are… Read more »
Tanzania: South African Billionaire Motsepe Faces $195m Lawsuit in Tanzania
Daba Finance
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Uganda: National Mining Company Board Inaugurated to Oversee Uganda's Mineral Sector
Nile Post
The National Mining Company (NMC) officially inaugurated its new Board of Directors today at Petroleum House in Entebbe. Read more »
Uganda: Bobi Wine Challenges Museveni's Claims of Coffee Industry Revival
Nile Post
Robert Kyagulanyi, leader of the National Unity Platform (NUP), has criticised President Museveni for attempting to take credit for a purported revival of the coffee industry… Read more »
Kenya: Kenya Coffee Prices Hit Crop-Year High, Defy Global Slump
Business Day Africa
Kenya's coffee prices rose to their highest level of the crop year in the latest auction, defying a global slump in coffee futures driven by improved weather in Brazil. Read more »
Uganda: Minister Tumwebaze Defends Progress in Rural Electrification After Rea Merger
Nile Post
The Minister for Agriculture, Animal Industry, and Fisheries, Frank Tumwebaze, has reaffirmed the government's commitment to rural electrification, addressing concerns about delays… Read more »
