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Africa Bank gives $22m to Burundi:
Medics warn Uganda on maternal and infant death rates Investment Authority introduces programme to arm youth with skil Financial inclusion to hit 25% in Tanzania by 2016 Uganda needs fiscal accountability Tanzania grows fastest in EAC Killings claim more lives at Kenya's coast
News Sunday, Jun 29, 2014
TUNIS, Tunisia - The African Development Bank Group (AfDB) last week agreed to give Burundi $22 million in grants from its Fragile States Facility for the Jiji and Mulembwe Hydroelectric Plant Project.
By: Tesfa-Alem Tekle
Rise of Africa opens up new opportunities:TUNIS, Tunisia - The African Development Bank Group (AfDB) last week agreed to give Burundi $22 million in grants from its Fragile States Facility for the Jiji and Mulembwe Hydroelectric Plant Project.
By: Tesfa-Alem Tekle
News Sunday, Jun 29, 2014
KAMPALA, Uganda - Africa is currently home to seven of the 10 fastest growing economies in the world.
By: Paul Tentena
Protecting local sugar hurts local consumers:KAMPALA, Uganda - Africa is currently home to seven of the 10 fastest growing economies in the world.
By: Paul Tentena
News Sunday, Jun 29, 2014
Editor, Not long ago, Kenyan President Uhuru Kenyatta promised sugar producers in the western region that the Jubilee government will do all it can to protect them against cheaper imports.
By: Mahmud Kalule
Tanzania Shoprite exit gives insight to faulty supply chain:Editor, Not long ago, Kenyan President Uhuru Kenyatta promised sugar producers in the western region that the Jubilee government will do all it can to protect them against cheaper imports.
By: Mahmud Kalule
News Sunday, Jun 29, 2014
Editor, Some of us were not surprised that South African retailer, Shoprite pulled out of Tanzania. The signs have been there for all to see.
By: Cicely Mondo
Governments too big for citizens to ask for accountability:Editor, Some of us were not surprised that South African retailer, Shoprite pulled out of Tanzania. The signs have been there for all to see.
By: Cicely Mondo
News Sunday, Jun 29, 2014
Editor, It was interesting to read the advice of Uganda finance minister, Maria Kiwanuka, saying the general public must demand for accountability.
By: Francis Tugume
Developing regional resource development useful:Editor, It was interesting to read the advice of Uganda finance minister, Maria Kiwanuka, saying the general public must demand for accountability.
By: Francis Tugume
News Sunday, Jun 29, 2014
Editor, East Africa has become a focus for increased investment interest ever since the discoveries of oil and gas picked up momentum.
By: Bernard Sempa
Danida partnership to benefit Ugandan local firms:Editor, East Africa has become a focus for increased investment interest ever since the discoveries of oil and gas picked up momentum.
By: Bernard Sempa
News Saturday, Jun 21, 2014
KAMPALA, UGANDA - An estimate of more than 20 local Uganda companies in sectors such as health, environment, tourism, water and education are expected to benefit from the Danida Business Partnership (DBP) an initiation in which Danish developed companies
By: Winnie Mandela
KCB gets together with Visa in Kenya:KAMPALA, UGANDA - An estimate of more than 20 local Uganda companies in sectors such as health, environment, tourism, water and education are expected to benefit from the Danida Business Partnership (DBP) an initiation in which Danish developed companies
By: Winnie Mandela
News Saturday, Jun 21, 2014
Kenya Commercial Bank (KCB) in partnership with Visa has launched its MeCash prepaid card to allow users to make payments with more ease.
By: John Sambo
Use the tourism promotion plan:Kenya Commercial Bank (KCB) in partnership with Visa has launched its MeCash prepaid card to allow users to make payments with more ease.
By: John Sambo
News Saturday, Jun 21, 2014
Terrorism is attempting to wreak havoc on East Africa’s tourism earnings. This is not great news to our coffers because for a long time, Tourism has been ahead of agriculture or industry in all the five East African Community countries as the highest in
By: Editor
Improving Uganda's Pension :Terrorism is attempting to wreak havoc on East Africa’s tourism earnings. This is not great news to our coffers because for a long time, Tourism has been ahead of agriculture or industry in all the five East African Community countries as the highest in
By: Editor
News Saturday, Jun 21, 2014
KAMPALA, UGANDA – A more efficient pension system will help Uganda’s elderly better support themselves after retirement, as well as help the country avoid the financial pressure that normally arises as the number of public pension recipients grow, a W
By: Paul Tentena
Kids conference to fight climate change:KAMPALA, UGANDA – A more efficient pension system will help Uganda’s elderly better support themselves after retirement, as well as help the country avoid the financial pressure that normally arises as the number of public pension recipients grow, a W
By: Paul Tentena
News Saturday, Jun 21, 2014
Uganda will on Saturday 12th July host the first ever International Climate Change Conference for Children in a move to help address the issue of environmental degradation and climate change.
By: Baz Waiswa
Tanzania receives $44.9 million to improve water access:Uganda will on Saturday 12th July host the first ever International Climate Change Conference for Children in a move to help address the issue of environmental degradation and climate change.
By: Baz Waiswa
News Saturday, Jun 21, 2014
DAR ES SALAAM, Tanzania - Tanzania has received $44.9 million as an additional funds for a joint program to improve water access for 1.5 million Tanzanians.
By: Leonard Magomba
Richland retrenches workers in Arusha:DAR ES SALAAM, Tanzania - Tanzania has received $44.9 million as an additional funds for a joint program to improve water access for 1.5 million Tanzanians.
By: Leonard Magomba
News Saturday, Jun 21, 2014
ARUSHA, Tanzania - The London listed Richland Resources is to cut a third of the workforce in its Arusha’s Merelani operations to reduce costs.
By: Elisha Mayallah
Over 100 new investors apply for Swala’s IPO:ARUSHA, Tanzania - The London listed Richland Resources is to cut a third of the workforce in its Arusha’s Merelani operations to reduce costs.
By: Elisha Mayallah
News Saturday, Jun 21, 2014
DAR ES SALAAM, Tanzania – The Initial Public Offer (IPO) of Swala Oil and Gas Tanzania Plc has attracted over 100 new investors, who have applied just a few days of the offer.
By: Leonard Magomba
DAR ES SALAAM, Tanzania – The Initial Public Offer (IPO) of Swala Oil and Gas Tanzania Plc has attracted over 100 new investors, who have applied just a few days of the offer.
By: Leonard Magomba
Medics warn Uganda on maternal and infant death rates Investment Authority introduces programme to arm youth with skil Financial inclusion to hit 25% in Tanzania by 2016 Uganda needs fiscal accountability Tanzania grows fastest in EAC Killings claim more lives at Kenya's coast