November 20
Ethiopia: EU Provides Effective Support to Strengthening Ethiopia's Digital Economy
ENA
Ministry of Innovation and Technology commended the European Union's effective support for Ethiopia's digital economy. Read more »
Africa: Ihub Moves to New Nairobi Headquarters As It Expands Across Africa
Daba Finance
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Uganda: Ssenyonyi Rallies Bukomansimbi Coffee Farmers Amid Concerns Over New Coffee Law
Nile Post
The Leader of the Opposition in Parliament, Joel Ssenyonyi, has called on coffee farmers in Bukomansimbi District to stay resilient amidst growing concerns surrounding the recently… Read more »
Kenya: Ruto Affirms Commitment to Sustain Economic Growth
Capital FM
President William Ruto has reaffirmed the government's commitment to containing inflation and driving economic growth. Read more »
Ethiopia: Japan Marks 70-Year of Dev't Cooperation With Ethiopia
Ethiopian Herald
ADDIS ABABA - The Embassy of Japan and Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) Ethiopia Office celebrated 70 years of Japan's development cooperation with Ethiopia which was… Read more »
Africa: AfDB Advocates Capital Market for Africa's Economic Progress
Ethiopian Herald
ADDIS ABABA- The African Development Bank (AfDB) has emphasized the critical role of establishing a capital market in fostering economic growth, particularly for capital-intensive… Read more »
Ethiopia: Govt Supports Bearing Fruits in Coffee Production - Producers
Ethiopian Herald
ADDIS ABABA - The productivity and quality of Ethiopian coffee has seen a substantial improvement amid sustainable support from the government and experts, Coffee Producers said. Read more »
Ethiopia: Ethiopia Unveils 25-Year Economic Transformation Framework
Ethiopian Herald
ADDIS ABABA - Government has made public a long-term economic transformation plan that could span 25 years. Read more »
Africa: COP29 - Exploring Africa's Untapped Energy Potential Amid Global Energy Security Concerns
Observer
World leaders and some more than 70,000 delegates from 170 countries descended on the Azerbaijan capital, Baku, for the 29th Conference of the Parties to the Conference of the… Read more »
Tanzania: President Inspects Collapsed Kariakoo Building
Daily News
President Samia Suluhu Hassan has just arrived in Kariakoo, Dar es Salaam, where a building collapsed on Saturday, claiming lives and leaving others injured. Read more »
Tanzania: President Promises Decisive Action After Kariakoo Probe Team Report
Daily News
President Samia Suluhu Hassan has promised to take decisive action based on the findings of the investigation committee, including demolishing buildings that fail to meet required… Read more »
Kenya: Kenya Power Launches Sustainability Strategy to Address Climate Change and Boost Resilience
Capital FM
Kenya Power has unveiled its Sustainability Strategy, aimed at integrating sustainable business practices into its operations. Read more »
Ethiopia: Ethiopia Eyes Two Billion USD in Gold Revenue This Year, PM Abiy Announces
ENA
Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed has inaugurated a state-of-the-art gold exploration and mining factory in Dima Woreda, Gambella Region of Ethiopia, today. Read more »
Kenya: I&m Bank Posts Sh14.1 Billion Pre-Tax Profit in Q3, Reflecting 24 Percent Growth
Capital FM
I&M Bank has recorded a pre-tax profit of Ksh 14.1 billion in Q3 2024, marking a 24% growth compared to Ksh 11.4 billion in the same period last year. Read more »
November 19
Tanzania: President Orders Extra 24hrs to Save Trapped People in Kariakoo
Daily News
President Samia expressed optimism that, with divine intervention, some victims might still be found alive beyond this period, despite the standard 72-hour timeframe Read more »
Tanzania: Two Arrested for Allegedly Faking Fundraisers for Collapse Survivors
Daily News
The Dar es Salaam Special Police Zone has arrested two individuals in connection with unauthorized fundraising activities related to the recent Kariakoo building collapse. Read more »
Kenya: Ruto Vows Sanctions for Failure, Waste As He Signs Performance Contracts
Capital FM
President William Ruto has vowed to enforce sanctions for failure, negligence, waste, and misconduct following the signing of ministerial performance contracts. Read more »
Tanzania: PM Orders Search for Building Owner After Deadly Collapse
Daily News
Prime Minister Kassim Majaliwa has directed police to locate the owner of the building that collapsed last Friday (November 15th), resulting in the tragic loss of 16 lives. While… Read more »
Ethiopia: Shops in Merkato Remain Shut for Over a Week As Merchants Challenge New Receipt-Based Transaction Requirement
Addis Standard
For over a week, the vibrant activity in Merkato, Addis Abeba's largest commercial hub, has been significantly disrupted, with numerous shops remaining closed. Read more »
Ethiopia: PM Abiy Praises Etno Mining for Its Significant Investment in Ethiopia
ENA
Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed has congratulated ETNO Mining, a Scandinavian-based gold exploration and mining company on its significant investment in Dima Woreda, Gambela Region of… Read more »
Uganda: VP Alupo, Speaker Among Laud President Museveni's Skilling Initiative
Nile Post
The Teso Zonal Presidential Skilling Hub in Soroti recently played host to a high-profile event, as Speaker of Parliament Anita Among, and Vice President Jessica Alupo joined other… Read more »
Rwanda: Rwandan, French Scientists Develop AI-Based Tech for Cancer Detection
New Times
Rwandan scientists are part of a team that is researching how artificial intelligence (AI) can be used in diagnosing and treating cancers as well as in carrying out measurements… Read more »
Kenya: Kenya Airways Boss Allan Kilavuka Takes On New Continental Role
Business Day Africa
Kenya Airways chief executive Allan Kilavuka is the new chairperson at Africa's Airline Association (AFRAA), succeeding Mozambican João Carlos Pó Jorge. Read more »
Kenya: Ruto Cautions Public Servants Against Failing Kenyans
Capital FM
President William Ruto has cautioned public servants against failing Kenyans on service delivery. Read more »
Somalia: Somalia's Prime Minister Congratulates Somaliland's New President
Shabelle
Somalia's Prime Minister Hamsa Abdi Barre extended his congratulations to Abdirahman Mohamed Abdullahi Irro, who has been elected as the President of the Somaliland Administration. Read more »
