August 13
Kenya: President Ruto Commissions Nyang'eni Village Electrification Project, Pushing Kenya Closer to Universal Electricity Access By 2030
Nile Post
President William Ruto has commissioned the Nyang'eni Village Electrification Project in Kisii County. The initiative is part of the government's broader effort to increase access… Read more »
Africa: Carbon Trading - an Opportunity for Economic Development
Ethiopian Herald
Africa's carbon market offers a powerful means to address climate change and uplift communities. The tangible benefits seen in the projects in across Africa highlight the potential… Read more »
Uganda: MTN to Pay Shs 147.8bn As Interim Dividend
Independent (Kampala)
MTN Uganda is set to pay shareholders an interim dividend of Shs 6.6 per share, amounting to Shs 147.8 billion, following a strong financial performance in the first half of 2024. Read more »
Ethiopia: Raising Red Flag On Banks' Competitiveness
Ethiopian Herald
The entry of foreign banks into Ethiopia is expected to impose fierce competition on local banks, pushing them to develop new products, adopt advanced technologies, and strengthen… Read more »
Tanzania: Youth Key Players in Digital Economy, Says Dr Kusiluka
Daily News
THE government will ensure the Tanzanian youth become key players as it implements the Tanzania Digital Economy Strategic Framework, Chief Secretary Ambassador Dr Moses Kusiluka,… Read more »
Tanzania: Tanzania Inflation Exhibits Stability
Daily News
The country has maintained the monthly inflation level at around 3.0 per cent, signifies the success of the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) in controlling the inflation. Read more »
Ethiopia: Tackling Long Heaped Macro-Economic Challenges
Ethiopian Herald
Ethiopia has experienced macro-economic challenges since long ago which is manifested in inflation, foreign currency crunch, unemployment, illegal trade, and budget deficit and,… Read more »
Kenya: Five People Die in Morning Road Accident Along Nairobi-Nakuru Highway
Capital FM
Five people were Tuesday killed in an early morning road accident along the Nairobi- Nakuru highway. Read more »
Kenya: KWS Refutes Claims of Mining Activities At Tsavo National Park
Capital FM
The Kenya Wildlife Services (KWS) has denied allegations of mining activities taking place in Tsavo East National Park. Read more »
Rwanda: Ethiopia, Rwanda Aim for Aviation Hub Status As Kenya Faces Hurdles
Business Day Africa
Ethiopia and Rwanda are making significant strides to establish themselves as key aviation hubs in East Africa, with substantial investments in airport infrastructure as Kenya… Read more »
Ethiopia: Ethiopian - Ascending to Vision 2035
Ethiopian Herald
The Ethiopian flag carrier, the Ethiopian Airlines has been serving as Ethiopian winged diplomat in promoting the country and enhancing people to people relations. The airliner has… Read more »
Ethiopia: Coders' Initiative Vehicle to Transform Country's Economy - Officials
Ethiopian Herald
Ethiopia's lately launched 5 million coders initiative would transform country's economy through promoting technology transfer and ensuring competitiveness, Officials indicated. Read more »
Ethiopia: Siket Bank Reports 1.6 Bln Birr Gross Profit for 2023/2024
Ethiopian Herald
Siket Bank reported a gross profit of 1.6 billion Birr before tax and provisions for the 2023/2024 fiscal year. Read more »
Tanzania: TSN's Transformation Earns Kudos
Daily News
Dar es Salaam: Deputy Minister in the Ministry of Information, Communication and Information Technology, Ms Maryprisca Mahundi, has been impressed by the ongoing transformation at… Read more »
Nigeria: NAFDAC Urged to Reduce the Cost of Certificates for Medical Devices
Daily Trust
The Association of Healthcare Equipment and Allied Products Providers of Nigeria (HEPAN) has appealed to the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC)… Read more »
August 12
Rwanda: Equity Group Holdings PLC Reports Half Year Profit After Tax of Kshs 29.6 Billion
New Times
· Total Assets grow by 6% to Kshs 1.75 trillion · Deposits grow by 11% to Kshs 1.3 trillion · Half-year profit after tax up by 12% to Kshs 29.6 billion… Read more »
Kenya: Safaricom 5G Network Sites Grow to 1,114
Capital FM
Safaricom 5G network sites have reached 1,114 across the country as part of the telco's goal to offer Kenyans ultra-speed internet speeds. Read more »
Kenya: Davinci Gourmet Unveils Inaugural Barista Craft Championship 2024
Capital FM
Beverage manufacturer DaVinci Gourmet has announced its inaugural Barista Craft Championship 2024. Read more »
Mauritius: The Youth Has a Key Role in Leveraging the Power of Technologies to Address Global Challenges, States Minister
Government of Mauritius
A Youth Conference focusing on the theme "Youth Digital Solutions", was held, on 10 August 2024, in the presence of the Minister of Youth Empowerment, Sports and Recreation, Mr… Read more »
Mauritius: Camp Diable Mini Bus Terminal Now Operational
Government of Mauritius
The Minister of Land Transport and Light Rail, Mr Alan Ganoo, inaugurated, on 10 August 2024, during an official ceremony, the Camp Diable Mini Bus Terminal. Read more »
Ethiopia: Safaricom Ethiopia Active Customers Hit 4.6mn in Q2
Capital FM
Safaricom Ethiopia customer base grew by about 250,000 subscribers to 4.6 million in the quarter two (Q2) ending July as the telco rolls out an aggressive plan to grow user base. Read more »
Uganda: Public Demands More Transparency On State of Uganda's Banks, Closures
Observer
While sudden bank closures are not new to Uganda, the recent swift shutdown of EFC and Mercantile banks still sent shockwaves through the sector, leaving depositors uncertain about… Read more »
Kenya: Kenya Railways Refutes Claims 10 DMU Trains Have Broke Down
Capital FM
The Kenya Railways Corporation (KRC) has refuted claims that 10 out of its 11 Diesel Multiple Unit (DMU) trains bought in 2020 have broken down and only one is operational. Read more »
Rwanda: Labour Ministry Declares Monday a Public Holiday After Kagame Inauguration
New Times
Following the swearing-in of President Paul Kagame on Sunday, August 11, the Ministry of Public Service and Labour declared Monday a holiday. Read more »
Kenya: Kenyans to Access Financial Services As New Fintech Solutions Unveiled
Capital FM
Experian MicroAnalytics, a mobile financial services company, has entered into a deal with Creditinfo Group, a firm that offers risk management solutions, to unveil new fintech… Read more »