ZANZIBAR: President Samia has revoked the appointment of Minister of State in the
Sunday, March 31, 2024
CAG REPORTS: Analysts commend improvements
…Propose effective measures to curb revenue loss
ANALYSTS have applauded efforts made by the government which led to reduction of
TATOA applauds Samia’s efforts to attract more investments
DAR ES SALAAM: THE Tanzania Truck Owners Association (TATOA) has applauded efforts made by President Samia Suluhu Hassan to attract more investments in the
Tanzania moves to exploit strategic minerals benefits
DAR ES SALAAM: THE government has outlined measures currently underway to ensure that vital and strategic minerals are beneficial to the nation.
Kenya bets on electric mobility to protect ageing system
Kenya is encouraging use of electric vehicles to reduce overload on power transmission lines. PHOTO | POOL
Kenya is betting on increased uptake of electric vehicles to reduce overloading on the ageing power transmission network.
Kenya Airways, Precision Air seek waiver extension of competition rules
Kenya Airways and Vietnam Airlines are members of the SkyTeam Global Airline Alliance, and frequent flyers can therefore earn miles on both airlines, while Elite Plus travellers benefit from SkyPriority services. PHOTO | FILE | NMG
Kenya Airways (KQ) has applied for an extension of a special exemption granted two years ago, allowing creation and sharing of revenues on routes serviced in a joint venture pact with Tanzania’s Precision Air.
How undetected tuberculosis is growing across Africa
A tuberculosis medical report with composition of medicaments. PHOTO | SHUTTERSTOCK
Four in every five people in Africa are carrying undetected tuberculosis (TB), facilitating its spread and presenting significant challenges for tuberculosis control efforts, scientists have said.
Faye’s headache of keeping poll promises and kingmaker Sonko
Senegal's president-elect Bassirou Diomaye Faye speaks during a press conference in Dakar, Senegal on March 25, 2024. PHOTO | REUTERS
In his first speech after his landslide victory, Senegal’s incoming President, Bassirou Diomaye Faye promised to stay the course of his party’s pre-election campaign promises.
Zambia sighs in debt deal, but is it relief or new bondage?
Zambia's President Hakainde Hichilema. PHOTO | REUTERS
Zambia’s historic agreement with its creditors to restructure its $3.5 billion Eurobond has come as a huge sigh of relief to the Southern African country that has had a long-drawn debt crisis.
Uganda farmers pay price of duty-free sugar policy
Workers wait to offload sacks of imported Kakira Sugar from Uganda aboard MV-Satnam after it docked at Kisumu, Kenya. PHOTO | FILE | NMG
The duty-free sugar import window that some East African Community (EAC) member states enjoy to plug local sugar deficit is blamed for the sharp drop in prices in Uganda.
Saturday, March 30, 2024
Nairobi targets more space as visitors seen hitting 5 million
President William Ruto (centre) accompanied by Marriott International Sub-Saharan Africa Area Vice President Richard Collins (left) and AVIC International Holding Corporation Chairman Lai Wexan cut a ribbon during the official opening of the JW Marriott Hotel at GTC in Nairobi on March 26, 2024. PHOTO | LUCY WANJIRU | NMG
Airtel Tanzania introduces 5G home Wi-Fi
DAR ES SALAAM: Airtel Tanzania has announced the official launch of its groundbreaking Airtel 5G Smart Box and bundles to facilitate the accessibility of 5G services in the country.
Easter prayers at Lango la Ukristo, Bagamoyo Msalabani
Bagamoyo historical site in Tanzania. PHOTO | POOL
Dozens of Christians have recently been visiting Bagamoyo town on the coast of Tanzania to pray and donate to the
US expresses interest to partner with Tanzania in mineral research
DAR ES SALAAM: THE US government has expressed interest in partnering with Tanzania to conduct further research to identify new areas with mineral potential.
Equity Group regional units grow profit contribution to $116m
Equity Group CEO James Mwangi during the announcement of the bank's 2023 financial results at the investor briefing at Equity Centre in Nairobi, Kenya on March 27, 2024. PHOTO | WILFRED NYANGARESI | NMG
Equity Group's regional subsidiaries grew their contribution to the bank’s net profit by a third to Ksh15.3 billion ($116.6 million) in the year to December 2023, cutting the dominance of the Kenyan unit whose contribution dipped last year as increased provisioning for non-performing loans hit profitability.
Kenya hotels record low numbers during Easter celebrations
Passengers disembark from Standard Gauge Railway (SGR) Train at Miritini Terminus in Mombasa, Kenya on March 25, 2024. PHOTO | KEVIN ODIT | NMG
Kenya’s Coast has always registered higher tourist numbers during Easter holidays, but this year, things will be different as Easter comes when Muslims are marking holy month of Ramadhan and abstaining from partying to pray.
Ruto’s firebrand allies climb down in bid for rapprochement
Kenya’s Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua (L) and President William Ruto receive the report of the National Dialogue Committee (Nadco) from the co-chairs Kalonzo Musyoka and Kimani Ichung'wah at state house Nairobi, Kenya on March 8, 2024. PHOTO | PCS
Around this time in 2023, political tensions in Kenya rose considerably following the