September 23
Rwanda: Equity Bank, Pact Rwanda Team Up to Empower Small-Scale Miners
New Times
Equity Bank and Pact Rwanda have demonstrated the benefits of their joint project supporting miners, with Equity Bank being recognised as the only financial institution in Rwanda… Read more »
Africa: The Fight Against Unemployment in Africa - Part 2
New Times
The response to the endemic problem of unemployment will contribute to stopping the demographic haemorrhage so devastating of young people who die every day in search of better… Read more »
September 22
East Africa: How Ethiopia and Somaliland's Partnership Can Reshape Regional Dynamics
Ethiopian Herald
It is worth mentioning that the signing of Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between Ethiopia and Somaliland plays a huge role in assisting the progress of the country's economy… Read more »
Rwanda: Five Key Hindrances to Skills, Labour Market Match in Rwanda
New Times
Rwanda has experienced significant strides in education and economic progress over the past 30 years, however, the level of skill development remains insufficient for achieving the… Read more »
Ethiopia: Nat'l Logistic Strategy Revolves Around Alternative Ports' Quest
Ethiopian Herald
Ethiopia's quest for alternative port and sea outlet holds no hidden agenda but to explore alternative options as part of the country's national logistics strategy, said Matiwos… Read more »
Ethiopia: Ethiopia's Right to Access the Sea - Legitimate Call for Justice, Economic Opportunity
Ethiopian Herald
Ethiopia, a country snatched away its port due to historical circumstances in the Horn of Africa, has faced significant challenges due to its lack of direct access to the sea.… Read more »
Ethiopia: 'The Click' - and Us!
Ethiopian Herald
Some weeks back there was this news item which shook Ethiopians at home and abroad so much that the social media was bursting at the seams with the volume of comments; most of them… Read more »
Kenya: Kenya's Ruto Calls for Urgent Reforms in Global Governance and Financing At UN General Assembly
Capital FM
Kenyan President William Ruto has called for radical reforms in global governance and financial systems to avert a looming sustainable development crisis. Read more »
September 20
South Sudan: Obstacles Mount for South Sudan's Oil Transport Through Sudan
Dabanga
Despite commitments made last week by Sudan's de-facto leader Abdelfattah El Burhan and South Sudanese President Salva Kiir Mayardit to resume the transport of South Sudan's oil… Read more »
Kenya: Solicitor-General Calls for Settlement of Ex-Kcc Workers Terminal Dues
Capital FM
Solicitor-General Shadrack Mose has called on the Treasury to expedite the long-overdue payment of terminal dues owed to former employees of Kenya Co-operative Creameries Limited… Read more »
Tanzania: USA Commends Tanzania for Leveraging ICT to Drive Development
Daily News
The United States Ambassador to Tanzania, Dr Michael Battle, has praised the country for capitalising on Information and Communication Technology (ICT) to promote social and… Read more »
Uganda: Govt to Investigate Telecom Racket
Nile Post
This announcement follows growing concerns raised by parliamentarians about mobile money scams and other fraud tactics. Read more »
Ethiopia: Chinese Investors Desirous to Invest in Ethiopia Specially in Agricultural Technology, Trade
ENA
The Ethiopian Investment Commission held a discussion with a delegation from Beijing Municipal Bureau of Commerce to enhance FDI flows from Beijing, China to Ethiopia to benefit… Read more »
Ethiopia: Ethiopian Airlines Launches Three Additional Flights From Addis Ababa to Guangzhou
ENA
Ethiopian Airlines announced the launch of three additional flights from Addis Ababa to Guangzhou, set to begin on September 27, 2024. Read more »
Kenya: Farmers to Get Licenses to Grow and Sell Fruits, Vegetables
Capital FM
Dealers of horticulture in Kenya will be required to get licenses to grow, handle, and sell fruits, vegetables, and flowers under a new Bill. Read more »
Uganda: Women-Owned Firms Get Shs 1.6bn Deals
Observer
Eight women-owned businesses have emerged as the first beneficiaries of the Advancing Women Entrepreneurs initiative launched by MTN Uganda in collaboration with several partners,… Read more »
Tanzania: Samia Hassan Demands Major Improvements in Airports
Daily News
PRESIDENT Samia Suluhu Hassan has issued directives to the newly appointed leadership of Tanzania's airports, demanding significant improvements in both infrastructure and… Read more »
Uganda: Insurers Urged to Leverage Technology to Tailor Solutions for Customer Needs
Nile Post
Insurance companies have been urged to leverage technology to come up with customized products for customer needs. Read more »
Kenya: Kenya Coffee Prices Defy Global Decline
Business Day Africa
Kenya's coffee prices remained resilient in the latest auction, bucking a global downtrend in the futures market as a result of increased supply following a strong harvest in… Read more »
Kenya: Dig Lagat Names New Traffic Commandant As He Reshuffles Unit Heads
Capital FM
Former Rift Valley Regional Police Commander Fredrick Ochieng has been appointed as the new Traffic Commandant of the National Police Service, following changes announced on… Read more »
Uganda: Buganda Land Board Wins Five-Year Legal Battle Against Uganda Tea Growers
Nile Post
Buganda Land Board was won a case in which it had been sued by the Uganda Tea Growers over land in Mubende. Read more »
Ethiopia: Ethio-Telecom Plans to Amass 163.7bln Birr in This Fy
Ethiopian Herald
To boost forex earnings by 42 pct reaching 198.02 mln USD Read more »
Uganda: Govt Considers New Plans to Fund Budget Amid Declining Donor Support
Observer
Last week, the ministry of Finance, Planning and Economic Development decried the growing decline of external financing in Uganda, warning that this could constrain government's… Read more »
September 19
Sudan: World's Dams At Risk From Climate Change and Conflict - Report
Dabanga
When the Arbaat Dam, 38 kilometres northwest of Port Sudan, collapsed catastrophically in August, following the unusually heavy rains that have hit Sudan this year, it left a swath… Read more »
Kenya: Employment Court Halts Strike By University Staff in Urgent Suit By Councils
Capital FM
The Employment and Labour Court has suspended a strike called by the University staff under the Universities Academic Staff Union (UASU) and Kenya Universities Staff Union (KUSU)… Read more »