One million daily laborers are required by the West Gondar Zone, which is a part of the Amhara Region, to harvest 6.9 million quintals this month. The call comes as …
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South African Airways Returns its Operations in Kenya After 2-Year Break
South African Airways (SAA) has resumed its operations in Kenya after shutting down for the last two years. The South-African national carrier has opened a new booking office in Yaya …
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World Bank backs new push for debt restructuring amid Eurobond freeze
The World Bank has backed a push for countries like Kenya, which have been unable to borrow from international loan markets due to high-interest rates, to restructure their debts. The …
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KCB partner with BasiGo To Finance the Purchase Of Electric Buses
KCB Bank customers can now access financing options to purchase electric Public Service Vehicles (PSV) following a deal the bank has secured with e-mobility startup and financing company BasiGo Ltd. …
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Kenya’s Government Moves To License Digital Taxi Hailing Firms
The National Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA) has given all digital taxi hailing firms 14 days to apply for licenses as Transport Network Companies. This follows the gazettement of the …
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Ecobank Kenya introduces Ellevate Program To Empower Women Entrepreneurs
Ecobank Kenya has launched a flagship program that aims to empower and support women-led businesses. Dubbed ‘Ellevate’, the program is designed for businesses owned by women, businesses managed by women, …
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Fuel Prices increases in Morocco and rising pressure on Government
While Moroccan politicians often invoke inflation and adverse geopolitics to justify rising fuel prices, Morocco’s market watchdog is currently arguing that extortionate practices, and a lack of political will to …
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Egypt launched on Thursday a campaign to clean up the Nile River, which will hopefully break the Guinness World Record as one of the largest campaigns that seek to preserve …
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Ruto seeks deal with Safaricom to disburse cheaper loans to small traders
President William Ruto is seeking a deal with fintechs such as Safaricom to disburse cheaper loans to small traders at single-digit interest rates. The planned partnership will see the State …
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Safaricom expands Ethiopia network coverage to Awoday and Gondar Cities
Safaricom has expanded its network coverage in Ethiopia, with a recent large-scale customer pilot in Awoday and Gondar cities. The two cities bring the number of cities the telco has …