The scramble for Africa’s seaports
African governments are grappling with corruption, internal conflicts, failure in health and education sectors while at the same time trying to catch up with the urgent need for infrastructure development.
South Africa’s COVID-hit carmakers ask govt to cut taxes on new cars
Workers install parts into Navara pickup trucks on the assembly line at the Nissan Motor Co. Rosslyn plant in Pretoria, South Africa. Photographer: Waldo Swiegers/Bloomberg via Getty Images South Africa’s
Kenya to focus on China as key destination for exports
Kenya plans to focus on the Chinese market in order to boost its exports in the next few years, an official said on Monday. Wilfred Marube, CEO, Kenya Export Promotion
Suspension of US aid to Ethiopia is yet another example of Trump’s disregard for Africa
America’s Department of State recently suspended $130 million worth of aid to Ethiopia because of “a lack of progress” on negotiations pertaining to the construction of the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance
Kenya: CS Balala Urges Kenyans To Embrace Domestic Tourism
NAIROBI, Kenya Sep 27 – Tourism Cabinet Secretary Najib Balala has asked Kenyans to embrace domestic tourism so as to help revive the sector that has been crippled by the
Kenyan tech start-up provides opportunities in data-harnessing innovation in Africa
File picture: Pexels Data-driven decision making is essential for businesses especially during tough economic times like now. It is essential to be able to track operating costs to the penny,
Zambia travel borders officially open
Source: bulawayo24 Zambia travel is open to foreign nationals, however, according to the US Embassy in Zambia, the Government of Zambia has suspended all tourist visas until further notice. Travelers
South Africa’s international travel list will be based on risk levels: minister
Transport minister Fikile Mbalula says that South Africa will adopt a risk-based system in selecting which countries will be allowed to travel into South Africa and which country’s South African
GE to exit new coal projects
General Electric (NYSE: GE) said it wants to exit the new-build coal power market. “GE’s Steam Power business will work with customers on existing obligations as it pursues this exit,
Tanzania: Mining Companies Now to Debate Copper Concentrate Export Waivers
CONSTRUCTION of gold refining plant in Geita region is in advanced stage of completion, township Council Executive Director, Apolinary Modest has said. The project seating at a 3,500 square metre