The Malawi kwacha is once again under the spotlight after showing signs of weakness against major foreign currencies such as the euro, the British pound and the South African rand, …
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Ethio Telecom, Huawei Launch GigaAAU in North Africa
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia – August 15, 2025: Ethio Telecom, in collaboration with Huawei, has achieved a major technological milestone by launching North Africa’s first GigaAAU FDD tri-band Massive MIMO site, …
Talkio Mobile, a rising player in Uganda’s telecom industry, has officially opened its new flagship service centre at Ntinda Complex, about seven kilometres from Kampala city centre. The launch, held …
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Mandela Millers Gets Global Food Safety Certification
Mandela Millers Ltd, one of Uganda’s leading milling and agro-processing companies, has achieved the globally recognised FSSC 22000 Certification, a milestone that places it among top food manufacturers meeting the …
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GHIB CEO Urges Shift to Value-Added Exports
Africa’s share of global trade is still less than three percent, and one of the biggest reasons is the persistent trade finance gap that leaves exporters struggling to invest in …
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Algeria Moves to Boost Digital and Traditional Media Sector
Algerian President Abdelmadjid Tebboune has once again shown his commitment to strengthening the country’s media industry. Over the years, Tebboune has been vocal about the need for comprehensive government support …
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Apex COO Says Fewer Than 10 Nigerian Companies Have Survived 100 Years
The Chief Operating Officer of Apex Network, Joy Alabi-Hundeyin, has said that fewer than 10 companies in Nigeria have been able to stay in operation for more than 100 years. …
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NSIB Warns New IGR Tax Law Could Disrupt Transport Safety Investigations
The Director-General of the Nigerian Safety Investigation Bureau (NSIB), Capt. Alex Badeh, has raised alarm over the possible negative impact of the newly passed Internally Generated Revenue (IGR) tax law …
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Egypt Records Breakthrough as Cotton Thrives in South Sinai Desert for the First Time
Egypt has made history by successfully growing cotton in a desert environment for the first time, marking a major milestone in agricultural innovation and climate adaptation. The announcement was made …
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Udeme Ufot Urges Strategic Financing to Unlock Nigeria’s Creative Economy
The Group Managing Director of SO&U, Udeme Ufot, has called for intentional and well-structured financing to serve as a major driver for unlocking Nigeria’s creative economy. Ufot made this appeal …