March 21
Ethiopia: Ethiopian Capital Market Authority Grants Licenses to Five New Capital Market Service Providers
ENA
Addis Ababa, March 21, 2025 (POA)-- The Ethiopian Capital Market Authority (ECMA) has granted licenses to five new capital market service providers (CMSPs) in a significant step… Read more »
Africa: Implementation of AfCFTA Needs Patience, Strategy
ENA
Implementing the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) is not a one-time event but a comprehensive and ongoing process that requires patience, tact and strategic planning -… Read more »
Rwanda: A Balanced Approach to Proposed Vehicle Levy Is Needed
New Times
The proposed levy on vehicles for road maintenance has sparked considerable debate, with arguments both in favor and against the new taxation model. Read more »
Kenya: Stanchart System Hitch Impacts Digital Platforms, Credit Services
Capital FM
A system hitch has impacted Standard Chartered Bank Kenya's digital platforms, branches, and credit services. Read more »
Kenya: Uchumi to Convert Lang'ata Hyper Into a Mall to Boost Revenue
Capital FM
Uchumi Supermarket (USP) has hinted at plans to convert its Lang'ata Hyper outlet into a shopping mall to boost revenue. Read more »
Mauritius: Agro-Industry Junior Minister David Visits Barkly Experiment Station
Government of Mauritius
The Junior Minister of Agro-Industry, Food Security, Blue Economy, and Fisheries, Mr Fabrice David visited, today, the Barkly Experiment Station at Beau-Bassin. The aim of visit… Read more »
March 20
Kenya: Super Metro Bus Operator License Suspended Over Expired Permits
Capital FM
The National Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA) has suspended the operator license for the Super Metro bus company over over expired permits, speed limiter issues and… Read more »
Uganda: Uganda Airlines Launches Historic Direct Flights to London Gatwick
Nile Post
The four-times-weekly service aims to boost business, tourism, and trade between Uganda and the UK, reestablishing a direct link after nearly a decade. Read more »
Kenya: Kenya Could Settle All Debt If Govt Cut Theft By Half - Mbadi
Capital FM
Kenya could comfortably settle its external debt obligations if government suceeds in cutting down corruption by half. Read more »
Kenya: Registrar of Companies Dissolves Bobmil Industries
Capital FM
The Registrar of Companies has announced the official dissolution of Bobmil Industries Limited, as per Gazette Notice No. 3388, issued on February 14, 2025. Read more »
Africa: M-Pesa Market Share Declines for Fifth Consecutive Quarter
Daba Finance
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Uganda: Chinese Experts Commence 14-Day Training On Bamboo Fuel in Uganda
Independent (Kampala)
A team of visiting Chinese experts on Sunday began a 14-day training session with Ugandan farmers and industry players on the production and utilization of bamboo charcoal. Read more »
Sudan: Chairing By Al-Burhan, the Supreme Council for Oil, Energy, and Mining Holds Its First Meeting
SNA
The Supreme Council for Oil, Energy, and Mining held its first meeting on Wednesday, chaired by President of the Transitional Sovereignty Council (TSC), Abdel-Fattah Al-Burhan, and… Read more »
Uganda: Museveni Breaks Ground for Construction of Bunyoro University
Nile Post
President Museveni has presided over the groundbreaking ceremony for Bunyoro University, emphasizing the need for free education in government schools and the eradication of… Read more »
Rwanda: MPs Raise Concerns Over Proposed 15% Fuel Levy
New Times
Members of Parliament (MPs) on Wednesday, March 19, raised concerns over the government's proposal to introduce a 15 percent fuel levy, warning that it could drive up the cost of… Read more »
Uganda: Stanbic Bank Fetes Muslim Clients At Ramadan Iftar Dinner
Independent (Kampala)
Hundreds of Muslim faithful broke the Fast during a high-profile Iftar dinner hosted by Stanbic Bank on Tuesday evening - March 18 at the Sheraton Kampala Hotel. Read more »
Uganda: Ring the Bell - Applauding Women Investing in the Uganda Securities Exchange
Independent (Kampala)
In a bid to promote gender inclusivity in Uganda's financial markets, the Uganda Securities Exchange (USE), under the leadership of CEO Paul Bwiso, hosted the Ring the Bell for ALL… Read more »
March 19
Rwanda: Rwanda Seeks to Encourage Use of Electric Cars
New Times
Rwanda is moving to revise its tax policy on hybrid vehicles as part of efforts to promote eco-friendly transportation, Minister of State for National Treasury, Godfrey Kabera,… Read more »
Ethiopia: Ethiopian Airlines, Etihad Airways Sign Joint Business Agreement
ENA
Ethiopian Airlines and Etihad Airways have concluded a joint business agreement in Addis Ababa today. Read more »
Ethiopia: Ethiopia, Saudi Arabia Vow to Further Strengthening Economic Relations
ENA
Minister of Foreign Affairs, Gedion Timothewos met with Saudi Vice Minister of Foreign Affairs, Waleed Abdulkarim El Khereiji to discuss shared bilateral and regional issues. Read more »
Kenya: Govt Scraps SH300 ID Application Fee in a Special Gazette
Capital FM
Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen has officially gazetted the removal of the Sh300 ID application fee through a special notice issued on Wednesday, March 19. Read more »
Ethiopia: Ethiopian Trade Delegation Seeks Expanded Market Access in Key Talks With U.S., EU Amid Push for WTO Accession
Addis Standard
A delegation led by Kassahun Gofe (PhD), Minister of Trade and Regional Integration, conducted bilateral market access negotiations with a U.S. delegation. Read more »
Uganda: MPs Question Low Fund Disbursement Under Grow Project
Nile Post
Legislators have raised concerns over the slow disbursement of funds under the Generating Growth Opportunities and Productivity for Women Enterprises (GROW) project. Read more »
Uganda: Multichoice Uganda, UCC Launch Regional Film Competitions and Filmmaker Workshops
Independent (Kampala)
MultiChoice Uganda, the home of great Pay TV entertainment has in partnership with the communications regulator, Uganda Communications Commission (UCC), and other partners,… Read more »
Kenya: Govt Halts 25pc Tax On E-Tranformers Amid High Cost
Capital FM
The Government has introduced the Excise Duty (Amendment) Bill, 2025 in the National Assembly, seeking to amend the Excise Duty Act, particularly concerning the importation of… Read more »
