Africa: Africa's Plane Fleet to Double By 2043, Leading Global Growth - Boeing

Africa's commercial airplane fleet is set to see substantial growth by 2043, with Boeing forecasting that 82 percent of the new aircraft deliveries will be for expansion rather… Read more »

East Africa: Comesa Competition Probes Amsons' Bid to Acquire Bamburi Cement

The regional competition watchdog has initiated an inquiry into the proposed acquisition of Bamburi Cement Plc by Amsons Industries (K) Limited, following a notification under… Read more »

Africa: Airbus Opens Support Centre in SA As Boeing Eyes Africa Expansion

Airbus has opened a new Customer Support Centre in Johannesburg, South Africa, as part of efforts to expand its presence on the continent. Read more »

East Africa: UK Pushes EAC for Lower Whisky Duty in Trade Deal

The United Kingdom has lobbied the East African Community (EAC) to reduce the duties it imposes on whisky in exchange for lowering phytosanitary checks on the region's exports to… Read more »

Ethiopia: Former Ethiopian PM Tapped for TradeMark Africa Chair

Hailemariam Desalegn has taken over as the new chair of TradeMark Africa (TMA) after the term of Erastus Mwencha came to an end after serving at the helm for eight years. Read more »

Kenya: Integrate Technology Collaboratively to Boost Learning Outcomes, Belio

Stakeholders in the education sector have been urged to join forces in the integration of data-driven and technology-enabled learning to boost the overall outcome. Read more »

Kenya: Adani's Proposed Takeover Deal of JKIA Triggers Millions in Airline Losses

Kenya's Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) faced significant disruptions on Wednesday after aviation workers halted operations in protest against the proposed 30 year lease… Read more »

East Africa: Why the Comesa Competition Commission Is Reviewing Its Laws

The regional competition watchdog is reviewing its regulations to keep pace with rapid technological advancement and emerging issues in consumer protection. Read more »

Kenya: Kenya's Snow Peas to Gain Edge in UK Market As Inspection Checks Ease

The United Kingdom has added Kenyan snow peas to its list of horticultural products subject to reduced inspection rates, a move expected to boost Kenya's export earnings. Read more »

Africa: China Criticises Western Nations for 'Slow Modernisation' in Africa, Pledges $50b

China has pledged over $50 billion in funding for Africa, marking a significant escalation in the competition between Washington and Beijing for influence over the resource-rich… Read more »

Kenya: Demand CD4 Counts to Combat Rising Advanced HIV Disease Cases

People living with HIV have been asked to demand for a CD4 cell count when collecting medication to avert the alarming rise of advanced HIV disease (AHD) cases in the country. Read more »

Kenya: India Set for Key Trade Talks With Kenya, Tanzania, Focusing On Tariff Barriers

India is gearing up for upcoming Joint Trade Council (JTC) meetings with its key African trading partners, Kenya and Tanzania, set for this month. Read more »

Africa: The COMESA Competition Commission Goes for Uber Over Restrictive Terms

The regional competition watchdog is investigating consumer concerns raised against ride-hailing company Uber in Kenya, Egypt and Uganda. Read more »

East Africa: Comesa Meeting Targets Stronger Consumer Protection Against Airline Exploitation

COMESA has convened a meeting in Uganda and Zambia to review national laws, regulations, and policies aimed at protecting consumers from exploitation by airlines. Read more »

Africa: COMESA Competition Commission Casts a Wide Net to Protect Consumers From Digital Scams

The COMESA Competition Commission (CCC) is ramping up its efforts to protect consumers in the digital age, proposing a series of amendments aimed at curbing the growing menace of… Read more »

Kenya: KQ Grounds 2 Dreamliner for a Checks Maintenance, Disrupting Flights

Kenya Airways is facing significant service disruptions after two of its high-capacity aircraft were grounded for unplanned maintenance. Read more »

Africa: African Airlines Record Weakest Air Cargo Growth in 2024

African airlines experienced a 6.2 percent year-on-year increase in air cargo demand in July, marking the lowest growth rate among all regions and their weakest performance in… Read more »

Kenya: KAA Set to Sign Deal With Adani Group After Due Diligence Mission

Kenya Airports Authority (KAA) is set to finalise a deal with India's Adani Group following a due diligence mission currently underway in Mumbai, officials said. Read more »

East Africa: East Africa to Gain From Brazil's Coffee Drought

East African coffee producers, including Kenya, Uganda, and Ethiopia, are set to benefit from a projected drop in Brazil's coffee output due to a severe drought in the world's top… Read more »

Nigeria: Boeing-Nigeria Partnership to Boost Africa's Airline Growth

Boeing has partnered with Nigeria's Federal Ministry of Aviation and Aerospace Development to strengthen the West African nation's aviation sector, a move expected to play a… Read more »

Ethiopia: Ethiopian Airlines Halts Flights to Eritrea

Ethiopian Airlines has suspended flights to neighbouring Eritrea starting September 3 2024, citing difficult operating conditions. Read more »

Djibouti: Rising Tensions As Djibouti Faces Economic Strain, Somaliland Stands Firm

The Djibouti regime is facing increasing challenges, with economic pressures mounting and a growing sense of insecurity taking hold. Read more »

Kenya: Kisumu Port Set to Break Cargo Record, Boosts Connectivity to Landlocked Nations

Kisumu Port is poised to set a new performance record this year, with cargo throughput expected to exceed 200,000 tonnes, highlighting its critical role in connecting landlocked… Read more »

Egypt: Tensions Escalate As Egypt Backs Somalia, Sparking Ethiopian Concerns

The tension between Ethiopia and Egypt appears to have escalated as Cairo extends support to Somalia's peace mission and an offer of security personnel to replace the African… Read more »

Kenya: Sh100m Digital Platform to Slash Post-Harvest Losses

Farmers dealing in dairy, maize and potatoes in four counties are set to benefit from a digital platform that reduces post-harvest losses through linking them with potential… Read more »