Uganda’s President Yoweri Museveni has announced plans to build a new standard gauge railway(SGR) linking the country’s capital, Kampala with the Kenyan border, raising hope for the completion of a …
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Thousands of Somalis cross over to Kenya fleeing drought, insecurity
by Editorby EditorAs drought grips the Horn of Africa region, tens of thousands of Somalis are crossing over into Kenya in search of water and food for their families. According to the …
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Rwanda expects GMO ‘responsibility’ as African scientists back Kenya
by Editorby EditorRwanda says it is counting on Kenya to be a responsible member of the region by ensuring transparent information is shared with neighbouring EAC countries on all genetically modified (GM) …
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Kenyan tech startup Hisa prepares for scale after receiving regulatory approval
by Editorby EditorKenyan wealth-tech startup Hisa has publicly launched after receiving regulatory approval from the Nairobi Securities Exchange and the Capital Markets Authority to launch its fractional shares trading platform. The Hisa …
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Rwanda, UN partnership fruitful – Finance minister
by Editorby EditorThe Minister of Finance and Economic Planning, Uzziel Ndagijimana, has commended the harmonisation of interventions of the United Nations agencies with the development goals of the Rwandan government. Since 2018, …
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Egypt recorded 29.5% increase in exports to Nile Basin countries in 2021
by Editorby EditorThe Central Agency for Public Mobilisation and Statistics issued the Annual Bulletin for Trade Exchange Between Egypt and Nile Basin Countries in 2021 that presents and analyses trade volume (exports- …
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Best Five Performing Banks in Nigeria for H1 2022
by Editorby EditorBanking remains the heart of modern-day commerce. The ease and reliability at which funds can be distributed from sellers to buyers play a critical role in the sustenance of the …
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Growth of 5.7 per cent in West African Economic and Monetary Union in 2022
by Editorby EditorThe growth rate within the countries of the West African Economic and Monetary Union (WAEMU), amounted to 5.7% in 2022, down 0.4% compared to 2021, announced Monday the leaders of …
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German Investment in Africa Stalls Despite Government Push
by Editorby EditorGerman Foreign Minister Robert Habeck opened the two-day German-Africa business summit in Johannesburg with positive words. “The government will provide additional incentives for investment in regions like southern Africa where …
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Experts raise concerns as Nigeria limits cash withdrawals
by Editorby EditorExperts on Wednesday raised concerns over a new policy announced by the Central Bank of Nigeria that heavily limits withdrawals of money in a push for a cashless economy. The …