African port development could break investment logjam
Cape Town, Oct. 10 -- Africa’s inefficient ports and harbours have long been a major obstacle to development, but now money is finally being spent on modernising the continent’s g…...
Read More Algeria to borrow from abroad for first time in 15 years
Oct. 6 - The Algerian government is turning to foreign lenders for the first time in 15 years as oil and gas output declines and takes a toll on the economy.The country will seek “…...
Read More Economy Kenya feted for aviation security enhancement
Kenya is amongst 28 countries that have been feted by the International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO) for making improvements in its aviation safety standards.Kenya was awarded…...
Read More ICEA Lion launches cancer cover for Sh165 per month
ICEA Lion Group has launched cancer insurance cover with premiums from Sh165 a month as the incidence of the disease increases, deepening the burden on the pocket to offset the heft…...
Read More Russia courts Kenya for new business, trade deals
President Uhuru Kenyatta with Russia’s Senate Speaker, Valentina Matviyenko, when she paid him a visit at State House, Nairobi last year. --FILERussian President Vladimir Putin is …...
Read More Exports to China up 74pc on farm produce orders
Chinese orders for Kenyans goods jumped 74.13 percent in the first six months of the year, signalling economic dividends from a diplomatic charm offensive that Nairobi has mounted f…...
Read More MIE Groups holds Dubai luncheon on African Technology Show, Dec. 16-18, Morocco
DUBAI, Oct. 9 2019 – MIE Groups, the organizer of the success CTW trade fairs and conferences, held here on Tuesday a luncheon to promote the upcoming African Technology Show (AFTS…...
Read More Altron wins Microsoft licensing solution provider contract
This agreement comes after Microsoft decided to cancel its reseller contract with EOH because of alleged corrupt practices within the firm, particularly relating to the securing of …...
Read More Rwanda’s solar energy ambition receives $9 million boost
By Collins MwaiRwanda’s energy ambition received a boost this week following an endorsement of a financial instrument by the Global Innovation Lab for Climate Finance that will acc…...
Read More Nigeria seeks global collaboration to gain from $950bn GDP in Gulf of Guinea region
With mind set on maximising the opportunities in the $950 billion estimated Gross Domestic Product (GDP) available in the Gulf of Guinea region, President Muhammadu Buhari has solic…...
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