November 28
Ethiopia: Securing Youths' Business Ideas Without Collaterals
Ethiopian Herald
Cooperatives and unions are expected to play pivotal roles for rapid economic growth and societal developments with the necessary policies, strategies and modern operational… Read more »
November 27
Burundi: Young Techie Developing Innovative Software in Burundi
Africa Renewal
Gatare Libère's innovative software seeks to drive positive change in society Read more »
Kenya: Kenya Drops On Travel Index Ranking With New Visa Requirements
VOA
A Kenyan government requirement that foreigners register online three days before traveling to the country has made the East African nation among the most difficult countries to… Read more »
East Africa: China State Bank Shouldn't Back East African Crude Oil Pipeline [press release]
HRW
Planned Fossil Fuel Project Threatens Human Rights, Drives Climate Change Read more »
Uganda: Uganda Needs to Think Critically About Decommissioning Oil and Gas Assets [opinion]
Observer
Uganda will soon start producing oil. However, oil is a non-renewable resource, and it is estimated that the life cycle of oil production is between 25 and 30 years. The question… Read more »
Ethiopia: Ethiopia Unleashing Its Untapped Mineral Wealth to Support Development
Ethiopian Herald
Ethiopia is gradually turning its face towards harnessing its mining resources as a pivotal driver of economic growth and development. The country is estimated to be unaware of… Read more »
Uganda: Uganda's Journey to Oil Production Is On Course Regardless of Criticisms - Experts
Nile Post
The government plans to use oil revenues to diversify the economy, with projections indicating that Uganda could generate up to $2 billion annually from taxes, royalties, license… Read more »
Ethiopia: Ethiopia, Qatar Agree to Hold Political Consultation, Boost Economic Cooperation
ENA
Ethiopia's State Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Mesganu Arga, today hosted at his office the Ambassador of Qatar in Addis Ababa, Saad Mubarak Saad Al Jafali Al Naimi, for… Read more »
Africa: Africa Needs Vibrant Capital Markets to Drive Sustainable Development - Financial Experts
ENA
Africa, buffeted by fiscal, environmental and political risks, urgently needs to develop vibrant capital markets to bolster its economic growth and accelerate sustainable… Read more »
Rwanda: Ethiopia, Rwanda Keen to Strengthen Ties for Peace, Development
ENA
Ethiopia and Rwanda have reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening bilateral cooperation and collaborating on regional peace and development initiatives. Read more »
Uganda: Despite Govt Efforts, Most Ugandans Still Lack Reliable Electricity
Afrobarometer
Rural residents and poor citizens contend with largest shortfalls in energy provision. Read more »
Kenya: 5,931 Kenyans Secure Jobs Abroad Through National Recruitment Exercise
Capital FM
Labour and Social Protection Cabinet Secretary Dr. Alfred Mutua has announced that 5,931 Kenyans have secured job opportunities abroad since the launch of the government's national… Read more »
Nigeria: At Afrexim Investment Conference, Kenya, Gov Lawal Says Zamfara Open for Partnerships [press release]
Premium Times
The governor, who represented the Nigeria Governors Forum, was a panelist at the fourth Africa Sub-Sovereign Network (AfsNET) Conference, held on Monday at the Swiss Grand Royal… Read more »
Kenya: Court Stops JKIA From Entering Into Any Contract With Adani
Capital FM
The High Court has issued an order stopping Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) from entering into any contract or concession agreements with Adani. Read more »
Ethiopia: Ethiopia's Road to Improve Tax-to-GDP Ratio
Ethiopian Herald
For years, the Ethiopian government has relied heavily on external funding and printing substantial amounts of money to fill the financial gap between its revenue and expenditures.… Read more »
Kenya: New Private Jet Service Launched in Nairobi
Capital FM
Private jets--long symbols of exclusivity for Presidents, Billionaires and Mega A-listers--are steadily reshaping how Africa travels. With an 8% annual growth projected in the… Read more »
Kenya: Airtel Money Kenya Expands Agent Network Through Naivas Partnership
Capital FM
Airtel Money Kenya has signed a partnership with Naivas Supermarket that will allow Airtel Money customers to deposit and withdraw cash across Naivas branches countrywide. The deal… Read more »
Uganda: Mangu Cash Experience and Need for an Open Discussion
Observer
Somebody I know wanted to capitalize his business and decided to approach one of Uganda's biggest commercial banks. Read more »
Uganda: Collective Investment Assets Witness 10 Percent Growth
Observer
The Capital Markets Authority says assets under management through the collective investment scheme experienced a substantial growth of 10.5 per cent, which represents Shs 3.51… Read more »
Ethiopia: Ethswitch Advances to Basic Level in Service Inclusivity
Ethiopian Herald
· Eyes Progressed Stage in 6 months Read more »
Ethiopia: A Quality Product Can Sell Itself and Never Needs an Advertiser
Ethiopian Herald
This adage has been circulating around the market for decades, either formal or informal. It speaks to the value of working for quality so that a product can sell itself without… Read more »
Ethiopia: Reform Attracting Potential Investors in Pharmaceuticals Industry - Moh
Ethiopian Herald
ADDIS ABABA - The recent macroeconomic reform measures are attracting potential investors in the pharmaceuticals sector, the Ministry of Health (MoH) said. Read more »
Ethiopia: NQV - A Game Changer for Economic Growth and Global Competitiveness
Ethiopian Herald
Last week, Ethiopia inaugurated the National Quality Village (NQV), a groundbreaking initiative designed to strengthen the country's quality infrastructure and provide it with a… Read more »
Ethiopia: Panel Urges Strengthening Entrepreneurship to Expedite Dev't
Ethiopian Herald
ADDIS ABABA - Panelists participated in the Global Entrepreneurship Week organized by the Ethiopian Entrepreneurship Development Instituteemphasized the urgent need to foster an… Read more »
Uganda: Lugoloobi Warns of Risks Posed By Crypto Assets At Global Forum in Paraguay
Nile Post
Minister of State for Planning Amos Lugoloobi has raised concerns over the challenges posed by crypto-assets during the 2024 Plenary Meeting of the Global Forum on Transparency and… Read more »
