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Zimbabwe Sets Ambitious Goal to Boost Modern Contraceptive Use by 2030

Zimbabwe Sets Ambitious Goal to Boost Modern Contraceptive Use by 2030

(3 Minutes Read) The Zimbabwean government has set a strategic target to raise the modern contraceptive prevalence rate (mCPR) among women from the current 48...
Tanzania has announced an ambitious new infrastructure initiative in Arusha—the Mount Kilimanjaro International Conference Centre (MKICC)—as part of a national drive to become East Africa’s leading hub for Meetings, Incentives, Conferences, and Exhibitions (MICE) tourism. Slated for completion in 2027, MKICC is poised to be the largest integrated conference and hospitality complex in East and Central Africa.

Tanzania Launches Landmark MKICC Project in Arusha to Redefine MICE Tourism in East Africa

(3 Minutes read) Tanzania has announced an ambitious new infrastructure initiative in Arusha—the Mount Kilimanjaro International Conference Centre (MKICC)—as part of a national drive to...
The Government of Malawi has secured a USD 350 million grant from the World Bank to advance the Mpatamanga Hydropower Project, a major infrastructure initiative poised to significantly bolster the nation’s energy sector. The funding, officially confirmed on Thursday, was announced by Malawi’s Minister of Finance and Economic Affairs, Simplex Chithyola Banda.

Malawi Secures USD 350 Million World Bank Grant for Transformative Hydropower Project

(3 Minutes read) The Government of Malawi has secured a USD 350 million grant from the World Bank to advance the Mpatamanga Hydropower Project, a...
A UNESCO World Heritage Site, Serengeti National Park is renowned for the Great Migration and attracts hundreds of thousands of visitors each year. The government asserts that the airport will support, not jeopardise, conservation efforts and the socio-economic benefits derived from ecotourism.

Tanzania Unveils Plans for Eco-Friendly International Airport in Serengeti

(3 Minutes read) The Tanzanian government has announced plans to build a new international airport within the Serengeti National Park, emphasising its commitment to environmental...
Kenyan High Court Bars Internet Shutdown by Government Agencies and Telecoms

Kenyan High Court Bars Internet Shutdown by Government Agencies and Telecoms

(3 Minutes read) The ruling delivered by Justice Bahati Mwamuye, restrains the Communications Authority of Kenya (CA), the Attorney General, the Cabinet Secretary for ICT,...
Bed nights occupancy at the North Coast rose from 1,668,200 in 2023 to 2,626,100 in 2024. Occupancy within Kilifi, Malindi and Lamu dropped from 1,045, 200 bed-nights in 2023 to 919,300 bed-nights in 2024. Similarly, hotel bed-nights occupancy at the South Coast dropped from 850,000 in 2023 to 590,400 in 2024.

Bed-Night Ratio in Kenya Rises, Giving Optimism to Hospitality Sector  

(3 Minutes Read) The 2024 figures represent the highest occupancy rate since the pandemic, signifying an ongoing recovery of the hospitality sector, especially at the...
The Radisson Hotel Lubumbashi, scheduled to open in mid-2027, will be located in Lubumbashi, the DRC’s second largest city. A report by Nigeria-based W Hospitality group shows that there are 577 hotels and resorts, with 104,444 rooms, in the development pipeline on the continent.

Radisson Group to Open Hotels in Kenya

(3 Minutes Read) A report by Nigeria-based W Hospitality group shows that there are 577 hotels and resorts, with 104,444 rooms, in the development pipeline...
M23 Expels People from Goma, Claiming Illegal Migrants

M23 Expels People from Goma, Claiming Illegal Migrants

(3 Minutes Read) The majority of the families are from the Karenga region, located in North Kivu, which had been under the control of the...
Ariston Holdings Limited, a Zimbabwe Stock Exchange-listed agricultural firm, has reported substantial financial savings following strategic investments in solar energy. The company says these projects have significantly reduced reliance on diesel generators and the associated high maintenance expenses.

Ariston Leverages Solar Energy to Cut Costs and Boost Sustainability Amid Rising Input Prices

(3 Minutes Read) Ariston Holdings Limited, a Zimbabwe Stock Exchange-listed agricultural firm, has reported substantial financial savings following strategic investments in solar energy. The company...
President Mnangagwa’s visits deepen Zimbabwe-Belarus relations, rooted in mutual interests in technology transfer, economic development, and industrial cooperation. Analysts believe that the successful implementation of the MoUs could position the partnership as a model for South-South collaboration and reg

Mnangagwa Urges Swift Implementation of Zimbabwe-Belarus Deals to Boost Regional Manufacturing and Industrial Growth

(3 Minutes Read) President Emmerson Mnangagwa has called for the expedited implementation of bilateral agreements between Zimbabwe and Belarus, following what he described as a...

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