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Business Africa

Tanzania and Uganda Move to Remove Non-Tariff Barriers to Boost Cross-Border Trade

Credit: www.atozworldtrade.com

Elite Network

Nairobi to Host AIB Africa 2026 Chapter Conference on Africa’s Place in Global Business

Credit: www.aib.org

Business Africa

Rwanda Plans Up to $6 Billion Investment in Nuclear Power as Kagame Targets High-Income Economy by 2050

Rwanda is preparing to invest between $5 billion and...

Business Africa

Kenya, Rwanda Central Banks Launch Cross-Border Payment Access for Fintechs

The Central Bank of Kenya and the National Bank...

Business Africa

KCB Group Posts 11% Rise in 2025 Profit on Strong Interest Income

Kenya’s leading lender KCB Group reported an 11 percent...

Spotlight

Judy Kihumba: Restoring Voice and Dignity to Deaf Mothers in Kenya

In Kenya, where public health systems often overlook the needs of people living with disabilities, one woman is rewriting the script, one conversation, one...

Business Africa

Uganda Reopens Border Crossings with M23-Held Eastern DRC to Restore Trade Links

Photo credit: Sandra Mwesiga

Business Africa

IMF Approves $448 Million Disbursement to Tanzania to Support Economic and Climate Reforms

Photo Credit: International Monetary Fund

Business Africa

Kenya’s Economy Expands by 4.9% in Q1 2025

Kenya’s gross domestic product (GDP) expanded by 4.9% in the first quarter of 2025, maintaining the same growth rate recorded during the corresponding period...

Business Africa

Ethiopia Opens Banking Sector to Foreign Investment After 50-Year Ban

In a landmark policy shift, Ethiopia has officially announced it will allow foreign banks to operate within its borders, marking the first time in...

Business Africa

East and Southern Africa Shine at 2025 World Travel Awards in Dar es Salaam

Tanzania, Kenya, and South Africa emerged as standout winners at the 2025 World Travel Awards (WTA) Africa edition, held in Dar es Salaam, reaffirming...

Business Africa

Ethiopia to Begin Trading Under AfCFTA on July 1 Amid Ongoing Foreign Exchange Pressures

Ethiopia will officially commence trading under the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) on July 1, 2025, in a significant step toward deepening its...

Business Africa

Hemingways Hospitality Expands into Rwanda with Acquisition of Heaven Holdings

Hemingways Hospitality, a leading luxury hospitality group based in Nairobi, has officially entered the Rwandan market with the acquisition of Heaven Holdings, a respected...

Business Africa

Tanzania’s New Transmission Line Positions Country as Regional Energy Hub

Tanzania is emerging as a key player in regional electricity trade following the completion of the Iringa–Shinyanga transmission line, a major infrastructure project backed...

Business Africa

Kenya’s Equity Market Rallies 5.2% as Foreign Investor Activity Rebounds

Kenya’s equity market experienced a notable rally during the week ending February 17, 2025, with the Nairobi All Share Index (NASI) climbing 5.2%, driven...

Luxury & Lifestyle

Nduruma Polo & Country Club: East Africa’s Untamed Elegance

Tucked away in the lush Usa River valley near Arusha, Nduruma Polo & Country Club is Tanzania’s best-kept luxury secret, where sweeping savannah views...

Business Africa

Rwanda’s Capital Market Authority Drives Innovation and Youth Engagement in Financial Markets

Rwanda’s Capital Market Authority (CMA) is intensifying its efforts to modernize the country’s financial ecosystem through a combination of market innovation, digital transformation, and...

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