October 11, 2022
Africa: How Will 5G Change the World? Everything You Need to Know About the Network
5G is the world's fifth generation of wireless technology The network is superior to other networks and is up to 100 times faster than 4G There have been no adverse health effects… Read more »
Tanzania: Julius Nyerere Hydro-Dam Main Body Complete
Egyptian consortium of Arab constructors and El-sewedy Electric have been developing Julius Nyerere Hydropower dam since December 2018. Read more »
Zimbabwe: ZB Financial Holdings Mulls Shutting Down Home Loan Unit
ZB Financial Holdings Limited, one of Zimbabwe's oldest financial institutions, made a shock announcement to the market that it was mulling a decision to shut down its mortgage… Read more »
Africa: Risk Fear Affecting Investment in Africa
Why is trade and business investment in Africa considerably low despite the continent's potential for huge returns across almost every sector? At the risk of being wrong, the… Read more »
Africa: How African Trade Has Been Transformed By the Pandemic Shocks and the Ukrainian Crisis
The pandemic effects and the Ukrainian crisis have led to rising commodity prices, surging inflation, and shifts in the global financial situation that have transformed African… Read more »
Africa: Oil Price War - Does the US Stand a Chance?
The modern world's engine runs on crude oil, producing more than 10 million barrels daily. Saudi Arabia is the world's biggest single oil producer. Read more »
October 10, 2022
Tanzania: The Economics of Wildlife Corridors
Wildlife corridors are blocked by human activities in Tanzania, severely affecting migration patterns and bringing wild animals in contact with humans leading to loss of life and… Read more »
Africa: Global Recession and How Investors Should Brace for It
Global recession is no longer a matter of speculation. Read more »
Tanzania: Tanzania, Qatar End Double Taxation, Ink Trade and Investment Pact
Tanzania and Qatar have signed an MoU to end double taxation and strengthen trade and investment ties with the United Arab Emirates (UAE). Read more »
October 09, 2022
Southern Africa: Jayesh Shah, Zimbabwe's Reclusive Multimillionaire
Jayesh Shah is a man who should be accustomed to making headlines. Read more »
October 08, 2022
Africa: Africa Poverty Reduction Hinged On Agro-Investment
While the rest of the World has been experiencing economic slowdown, African economies have remained resilient but this fact has not helped in poverty reduction. Read more »
South Africa: Shift From Dirty Coal Leaves Nation With Crippling Power Cuts
South Africa load shedding has entered a new stage dragging the economy down, power outages continue even as the country gears up to end coal energy dependency. Read more »
Africa: Patrice Motsepe - How He Made His Billions
Patrice Thlopane Motsepe has entrepreneurship baked in his bones. Read more »
October 07, 2022
Zambia: Zambia Scraps Visa Requirements for Visiting Foreigners
The tourism industry offers many opportunities to invest in Africa's rich local communities, generate economic activity, and create employment opportunities for women and young… Read more »
Africa: South Africa Re-Elected As Member of ITU Council
In clear recognition of South Africa's critical role on the global telecommunications stage, the country was re-elected as a Council member of the International Telecommunication… Read more »
Africa: Russia and China Trigger a New Scramble for Africa
Ahead of the US-Africa Summit in December, the Russia-Africa Summit next year and as new geopolitical alliances form, Africa is under great pressure to take sides. Read more »
Tanzania: Investing in Zanzibar Tourism
Zanzibar, one of Africa's top tourist destinations will host a major tourism summit next year to exhibit available investment opportunities in the sector and to promote its tourism… Read more »
October 06, 2022
Eritrea: Is Eritrea Open for Foreign Direct Investment?
Eritrea has historically struggled to attract large investments because of its unfavourable business climate including corruption, strong state control over currencies, legal… Read more »
Congo-Kinshasa: Fresh Boost to Inga Dam
The US$80 billion Grand Inga Dam project, including transmission lines to send electricity across Africa and Europe, is touted as having the potential to supply green electricity… Read more »
Kenya: KAM Signs Partner to Drive Growth of Automotive Industry
Kenya Association of Manufacturers (KAM) has entered a new deal to drive the sustainable development and growth of the automotive industry in Kenya The partners said that the goal… Read more »
Africa: Poor Transport Infrastructure Hindering Trade Growth
Road infrastructure stimulates trade. Read more »
Africa: U.S.-Russia Power Plays in Africa Food Crisis
The Russia-Ukraine war is causing food shortages in Africa and now the US is moving to help bridge the impending food crisis. Is it a goodwill gesture or a power play? Read more »
October 05, 2022
Kenya: Business Activity Rises As General Election Concludes Peacefully
Business activity in Kenya increased in September, helped by the conclusion of the general election The Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI) commissioned by Stanbic Bank shows that the… Read more »
East Africa: How Region Can Increase Lake Victoria's Productivity
Lake Victoria is the largest freshwater lake in Africa and the largest inland fishery in the world. Read more »
Kenya: KCB Partners With Basigo Kenya to Finance Electric PSV Buses
KCB Bank Kenya and BasiGo Ltd have partnered to offer the bank's customers access to flexible financing options to purchase electric cars Customers will get up to 90 per cent of… Read more »