The Democratic Republic of Congo has announced October 2015 as the launch date for construction of the first phase of what could eventually be the largest hydroelectric plant in ... Read more »
While the country complies with international standards regulating the transparency of oil revenues the people are yet to see the benefits thereof. Read more »
The talented producer, Didier Ganza, will direct a number of music videos and documentaries for South Africa's hip-hop musician Hip-Hop Pantsula. Read more »
While coffee production has plummeted in the last three decades, one entrepreneur is hoping to revive the industry and lure young men from joining militias. Read more »
Rwanda will host a comedy stand-up show dubbed 'Kings of Komedy' which will feature Uganda's Anne Kansiime and Patrick Idringi, aka Salvador, Kenya's Eric Omondi and Rwanda's David ... Read more »
The government has allocated U.S.$27 million towards the drilling of three geothermal wells on the southern slopes of the Karisimbi volcano, an official has said. Read more »
The government is projecting that the mining sector will profit substantially from exports, as it steadily becomes one of the country's biggest foreign exchange earners. Read more »
The country will receive a financial injection from the World Bank to help it expand and manage its national social protection system. Read more »
Governments and mobile operators are being urged to negotiate a reduction in the in the tax rate and call charges for communication within the region. Read more »
The country's plan to promote a cashless economy is gaining momentum, with commercial banks being advised to encourage mobile banking platforms. Read more »
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