China to market Tanzanian tourism
A team of 12 Chinese tourism experts and online content writers are in Tanzania to give hype to the country’s tourism destinations...
TradeMark East Africa to reduce transaction cost
The East African Business Council (EABC) recently signed a US$ 3.2 million financing agreement with TradeMark East Africa (TMEA) for simplification and...
Woes of transitional leader of Sudan many and varied
Months of political turmoil has had its impact on the fragile economy of Sudan. The country needs US$8 billion in foreign aid...
Ethiopian Parliament passes New Electoral Bill ahead of Polls
Since the Ethiopian People’s Revolutionary Democratic Front (EPRDF) took power in 1991, elections were held regularly. With the exception of the 2005...
AfDB funded Ethiopia – Djibouti transport corridor to commence in 2020
The transport corridor to be built between Ethiopia and Djibouti, connecting the former with sea ports is taking concrete shape with the...
Kenyan Banks turn to mobile banking for better profitability
One common feature of the profitable banks in Kenya is their adoption of mobile banking to increase profitability. The trend is testified by a finding by...
Kenya’s investment in airport invites criticism
Kenya allocated a whopping Sh1.8 billion for renovation and infrastructural development of 24 airports and airstrips across the country during 2018-19. However,...
Kenyan tea to benefit from Indo-Pak standoff
Kenya may benefit from the current stand-off between India and Pakistan in increasing its exports of tea to Pakistan. India accounts for...
Ethiopia and China to jointly build a new, industrial park
Ethiopia is surging ahead with its grand plan to transform its largely agrarian economy into an industrialized one by 2025.As part of...
Secrecy shrouding Kenya’s oil exports irks civil society bodies
President Uhuru Kenyatta recently announced that Kenya had exported its first consignment of 200,000 barrels of oil worth $12 million. The first shipment will reportedly leave the port...