Zanzibar blue economy: Leveraging coastal resources for sustainable development
Share FacebookTwitterLinkedInPinterestEmail Zanzibar has an ambitious plan to become the leading hub for blue economy in the East African Community (EAC). However, adverse impact of climate change is affecting the establishment of blue economy systems in the Island. To counter the challenges, the AfDB is...
Sustainable fisheries in Tanzania: Protecting marine life and coastal livelihoods
Share FacebookTwitterLinkedInPinterestEmail Tanzania fishing industry earns 10% of national foreign exchange. FAO conducting sustainable fishing initiative in Tanzania. More than 4 million people earn their livelihoods from the fisheries sector. With a stretch of coastline in excess of 1,400km and inland freshwater covering an estimated...
East Africa Electric Highway lights up $200 million boost for Ethiopia
Share FacebookTwitterLinkedInPinterestEmail The trials for the East Africa Electric Highway power supply project are underway. This initiative on power sharing is forecast to earn Ethiopia $200 million annually. Currently, Ethiopia produces all power for its national grid from renewable sources. The East Africa Electric Highway...
YEARENDER: High coffee prices, UCDA takeover define Uganda’s coffee sector in 2024
YEARENDER: High coffee prices, UCDA takeover define Uganda’s coffee sector in 2024 Katikkiro of Buganda, Charles Peter Mayiga, addresses coffee stakeholders during a meeting at Bulange Mengo, emphasizing the importance of registering for the European Union Deforestation Regulation (EUDR) to secure a market for Uganda’s...
MICHAEL JJINGO: Adopting an Agile Mindset: Why It Matters Today?
MICHAEL JJINGO: Adopting an Agile Mindset: Why It Matters Today? Micheal Jjingo is the General Manager Commercial Banking at Centenary Bank (PHOTO/PML Daily) “It is not the strongest of species that survive, nor the most intelligent, but the most responsive to change” Charles Darwin. Being...
Summit Green: How Ugandan startup is turning waste into wealth
Summit Green: How Ugandan startup is turning waste into wealth Anywar Charles (left) and Firidah Nisilumbi operate a charcoal briquette machine at Yoka, Namuwongo, Kampala (PHOTO/ Ronnie Kijjambu) KAMPALA, Uganda — Summit Green, an eco-friendly enterprise, is making significant strides in waste recycling and sustainable...
Libya joins Afreximbank and lines up mega projects to advance intra-African trade
Share FacebookTwitterLinkedInPinterestEmail Development of the Misurata Free Zone, road to Chad and Niger, and support for the Sahel-Saharan Bank for Investment and Trade are some of the key projects targeted in new era of cooperation. The partnership is poised to facilitate the development of vital...
Housing Finance Bank Partners with Government of Uganda to Revolutionize Agricultural Financing in Pursuit of Regional Food Security
Housing Finance Bank Partners with Government of Uganda to Revolutionize Agricultural Financing in Pursuit of Regional Food Security Hon. Matia Kasaija, Minister of Finance of Uganda and Mr. Michael Mugabi, the Managing Director of Housing Finance Bank having a handshake at the event. As agriculture...
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