ITC backs youth, women, and value addition to rev up global coffee trade
At the ongoing Specialty Coffee Association’s World of Coffee 2025 in Geneva, ITC is showcasing its commitment to transforming coffee trade across Latin America, Africa, and Asia. ITC seeks to advance value addition, technical know-how, regional trade, and youth- and women-led enterprise in the coffee...
AfDB paves the way for rollout of $100M cable car project in Kigali
Rwanda is rolling out Kigali Urban Cable Car Project, a 5.5 km mobility initiative valued at $100 million. Venture is poised to ease the city’s traffic congestion, cut greenhouse gas emissions, and connect underserved communities to jobs and essential services. Construction is expected to begin...
New UNDP-AMDA deal poised to unlock Africa’s untapped minigrid potential
Sustainable minigrids industry players are set to strengthen collaboration under a new pact aimed at fast-tracking the rollout of sustainable energy systems across Africa. Plan will see UNDP and the Africa Minigrid Developers Association (AMDA) enhance rollout of the Africa Minigrid Program (AMP), a $50M...
Uganda to Halt Raw Maize Exports Without Quality Certification
BWEYOGERERE —The Uganda National Bureau of Standards (UNBS) is set to ban the export of unprocessed maize that does not meet new quality standards, specifically requiring a Q-mark (quality mark) and an SPS (Sanitary and Phytosanary) permit. This decisive move is aimed at combating widespread...
Stanbic Bank brings convenience to Kampala Restaurant Week with FlexiPay
KAMPALA – Stanbic Bank has officially partnered with Kampala Restaurant Week 2025 as the official payment partner, introducing its innovative FlexiPay platform to enhance the culinary experience. The partnership highlights the bank’s commitment to supporting local industries while providing seamless digital payment solutions.
Tanzania’s climate wins go local with $16.8M payout to citizens
Tanzania disburses $16.8 million to locals in carbon credits earnings. Country now boasts of 73 registered projects currently at various stages of implementation. The projects cover several sectors: forestry (51%), energy (33%), agriculture (8%), livestock (5%) and waste management (3%). Tanzania distributed $16.8 million to...
BURN’s clean cookstoves shine bright at London’s Ashden Awards
BURN clean cookstove manufacturer wins Ashden Award Winner for Outstanding Achievement. BURN sold $37 million of credits on the carbon market. BURN’s stoves have generated 9.5M Gold Standard credits. BURN, a clean cookstoves manufacturer and carbon project developer, has been named the 2025 Ashden Award...
ABEEP launches program to boost Agri-SMEs through business development training
KAMPALA, Uganda — A new initiative aimed at bolstering Uganda’s agricultural sector officially launched its training program for agricultural business development service (Ag-BDS) providers on Friday, June 20, 2025. The Ag-BDS Ecosystem Enhancement Project (ABEEP) seeks to empower these providers to foster growth, resilience and competitiveness...
Africa could tap big gains from China’s zero-tariff deal
China to elimanate all tariffs for African countries. China tariff deal looks set to counter US tariffs sting on Africa and further cement trade between the two regions. China makes tariff deal with Africa as part of BRICS development initiatives. China zero tariffs to Africa:...
US travel ban: Tanzania in talks with Washington to lift ban
Tanzania enters talks with US on travel ban. Up to 25 African countries facing US travel ban. US cites security reasons for Africa trave ban. The government of Tanzania has begun formal consultations with the United States seeking to resolve any and all issues that...
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