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Seventy-five Tanzanian truck drivers have been sent back home from Qatar after failing to operate modern, highly automated trucks, despite being recruited for jobs in Doha’s commercial transport sector.

Tech Gap Forces Repatriation of 75 Tanzanian Drivers from Qatar

(3 Minutes Read) Seventy-five Tanzanian truck drivers have been sent back home from Qatar after failing to operate modern, highly automated trucks, despite being recruited...
Amnesty International Criticises Rwanda’s Move to Accept Deportees from US

Amnesty International Criticises Rwanda’s Move to Accept Deportees from US

(3 Minutes Read)   Rwanda is also criticised for its aggressive military actions in the region. United Nations experts have documented Rwandan support for the...
The Invest in Ethiopia High-Level Business Forum 2025 is underway in Addis Ababa from May 12–13, bringing together global investors, senior government officials, business leaders, and development partners. This flagship event serves as a vital platform for high-level dialogue aimed at accelerating investment and sustainable development in Ethiopia.

Ethiopia Hosts Landmark 2025 Business Forum to Catalyse Global Investment and Economic Growth

(3 Minutes Read) The Invest in Ethiopia High-Level Business Forum 2025 is underway in Addis Ababa from May 12–13, bringing together global investors, senior government...
EAC Central Banks Adopt Cross-Border Payment Masterplan in Landmark Move Toward Regional Financial Integration

EAC Central Banks Adopt Cross-Border Payment Masterplan in Landmark Move Toward Regional Financial Integration

(3 Minutes Read) In a pivotal move aimed at reshaping the financial landscape of the East African Community (EAC), central bank governors from member states...
Kenya to Open Coffee Auctions to Global Buyers in Bold Move to Boost Farmer Earnings

Kenya to Open Coffee Auctions to Global Buyers in Bold Move to Boost Farmer...

(3 Minutes Read) In a significant policy shift aimed at empowering coffee farmers and increasing transparency in pricing, Kenya will soon allow international buyers to...
Huawei Appoints Tanzanian Engineering Student as Global Ambassador

Huawei Appoints Tanzanian Engineering Student as Global Ambassador

(3 Minutes Read)  Nassoro, a fourth-year student pursuing a Bachelor of Science in Electronics and Telecommunication Engineering at the Dar es Salaam Institute of Technology...
Finland's president, Alexander Stubb, is on a three-day state visit to Kenya, the first by a Finnish head of state to the African country. On Monday, Kenya and Finland signed two agreements on political consultations, peace mediation, and conflict resolution.

Finland’s President Alexander Stubb on a Visit to Kenya

(3 Minutes Read) Stubb lauded Kenya as a country with a global voice on peace and conflict resolution. Stubb said he was also seeking closer...
Landmark Court Ruling in Tanzania on Cryptocurrency

Landmark Court Ruling in Tanzania on Cryptocurrency

(3 Minutes Read) The Court ruled that since such transactions are taxed under Tanzanian law, they cannot be deemed unlawful. The judge upheld the settlement,...
Spiro’s electric motorcycles, which produce zero emissions, come with battery-swap functionality. The company has already rolled out battery swap stations in strategic locations including Gongo la Mboto, Kigamboni, Mbagala, Kariakoo, and Bonyokwa’s Total petrol station. Each battery provides a travel range of 100 to 120 kilometres on a full charge.

Tanzania to Rollout More Electric Motorcycles

(3 Minutes Read) According to Spiro, riders using electric bikes could save between Sh40,000 and Sh60,000 per month, mainly due to the elimination of fuel...
Finland's president, Alexander Stubb, is on a three-day state visit to Kenya, the first by a Finnish head of state to the African country. On Monday, Kenya and Finland signed two agreements on political consultations, peace mediation, and conflict resolution.

Finland’s President Alexander Stubb on a Visit to Kenya

(3 Minutes Read) Stubb lauded Kenya as a country with a global voice on peace and conflict resolution. Stubb said he was also seeking closer...

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