Majaliwa Emphasizes Value Addition in Tanzania’s Mineral Sector
Prime Minister Kassim Majaliwa has underscored the government’s commitment to promoting mineral value addition as a core strategy for sustainable industrial development and local...
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Govt expands irrigation access in Chivi through community borehole project
THE Second Republic continues to ensure improved livelihoods in rural communities through intensifying agriculture projects, with the Chirogwe community in Chivi being the latest to...
Zambia Completes Maize Import Deal with Tanzania to Boost Food Security
The Zambian government has finalized the purchase of 195,000 metric tonnes of maize from Tanzania, completing a key part of its plan to address national...
Zim breaks tobacco production record as deliveries top 299 million kilogrammes
ZIMBABWE has set a new record in tobacco production, with deliveries during the current marketing season having surpassed the 2022-23 season’s record figure of 296...
Ethiopian Labour Confederation Urges Raising of Tax‑Exempt Income Threshold
The Ethiopian Labour Confederation (ELC) has formally called on the federal government to raise the income level exempted from personal income tax, arguing that...
Ethiopian Ambassador Binalf Andualem Meets with Former President Donald Trump to Discuss Bilateral Ties
Ethiopia’s Ambassador to the United States, Binalf Andualem, held a high-level meeting with former U.S. President Donald Trump at Trump’s Mar-a-Lago club in Palm Beach...
Kavango Resources Reports Major Gold Discoveries at Hillside Project
Kavango Resources, a leading explorer in Namibia, has announced the confirmation of new high-grade gold deposits at its Hillside Project, marking a significant breakthrough in...
Zimbabwe information ministry secretary Mangwana Defends $439M No-Tender Cancer Equipment Deal
Information Ministry Secretary Nick Mangwana has defended a $439 million no‑tender deal for cancer treatment equipment, stating the urgency of the procurement justified bypassing standard...
Ethiopia Aims to Replicate Wheat Production Success Across Other Key Crops
Ethiopia has announced plans to expand its agricultural transformation strategy by replicating the country’s recent success in wheat production across other major crops, including...
Tanzania to Tighten Rules on Gold Processing Amid Push for Greater Transparency
The Tanzanian government has announced plans to tighten regulations on gold processing, as part of a broader strategy to strengthen transparency, curb smuggling, and ensure...
Ethiopia Opens Wholesale Trade to Foreign Investors in Major Economic Shift
In a bold move to liberalize its economy, Ethiopia has officially cleared the way for foreign investors to participate in wholesale trade, ending years of...
Zimbabwe Launches Gas Production Following Discovery
Zimbabwe has taken a historic step in its energy sector following the first-ever commercial discovery of natural gas within its borders. The government has announced...
Increased Global Shipping Costs Push Up Kenyan Commodity Prices
Consumers across Kenya are bracing for a rise in the cost of goods following a surge in global shipping charges that has begun to...
Tanzania Reaps Rewards from Gold Mining Sector Reforms
Tanzania’s gold mining sector is witnessing a significant boost following a major dividend payout of 93 billion Tanzanian shillings by one of the country’s leading...
Ethiopia Restarts Scheme to Build Tallest Tower in Sub-Saharan Africa
Ethiopia has revived plans to construct what is projected to be the tallest tower in sub-Saharan Africa, signaling a renewed push toward modernization, urban development,...
Emirates Logistics Launches Kenya Expansion to Strengthen East Africa Trade Ties
Emirates Logistics, a leading supply chain and freight forwarding company based in the United Arab Emirates, has announced plans to expand its operations into Kenya...
Ethiopia, India Strengthen Ties with New Mineral Trade and Investment Deal
Ethiopia and India have reached a new agreement to strengthen cooperation in the mineral sector, paving the way for increased trade, exploration, and investment between...
Kenya-Nairobi Hosts Forum on Family Wealth and Governance
Nairobi has become the center of discussion on family wealth, succession planning, and governance as it hosts a high-level forum bringing together business leaders, legal...
Reviving Ghana’s poultry sector: Maize, soya and the youth solution
As Ghana embarks on a transformative journey to reclaim 25 per cent of its poultry market from imports, a critical challenge looms—how to sustainably feed...
Ghana-Morocco Strengthen Ties with New Visa-Free Travel Deal
Ghanaians can now travel to Morocco without a visa, following the implementation of a new visa-free policy between the two nations. The announcement marks a...