Tanzania’s X blockade signals deepening purge on opposition chiefs ahead of elections
Share FacebookTwitterLinkedInPinterestEmail Live metrics show X (formerly Twitter) has become unreachable on major internet providers in #Tanzania. Blackout came shortly after claim that President Samia Suluhu Hassan had died—posted via a hacked account linked to the Tanzania Police Force (TANPOL). Earlier, President Suluhu warned activists...
Fresh reforms to unlock Burkina-Ghana trade opportunities
Share FacebookTwitterLinkedInPinterestEmail Burkina-Ghana border post suffers from poor management, weak agency coordination, and widespread non-compliance. Burkina Faso’s exit from ECOWAS continues to negatively impact future trade policies, border protocols, and regional cooperation. For decades, Burkina Faso has depended good relations with Ghana to access the...
Victoria University joins forum as Uganda Airlines launches direct London flights
Victoria University joins forum as Uganda Airlines launches direct London flights KAMPALA, Uganda – Victoria University announced its participation in the UK-Uganda Trade and Business Forum, an event held as Uganda Airlines inaugurated its direct flight from Entebbe to London Gatwick on Sunday, May 18....
Qualcomm Names 10 Startups For Africa Tech Program
Qualcomm Names 10 Startups For Africa Tech Program JOHANNESBURG — Qualcomm Inc. on Monday announced the 10 startups selected for its Qualcomm Make in Africa 2025 program, an initiative aimed at developing the continent’s deep-technology ecosystem. The Qualcomm Africa Innovation Platform, now in its third year,...
Integration vital in unlocking Africa’s $180Bn digital trade economy
Share FacebookTwitterLinkedInPinterestEmail Africa’s digital trade economy remains hampered by infrastructure bottlenecks, fragmented logistics, and procurement inefficiencies despite its huge potential. Experts say to tap its potential, there is need to shift from scattered digital projects to comprehensive ecosystems that support the full trade cycle. One...
Charity Mutagamba: Fintechs have to concentrate on creating solutions
FintechsThe Big Story Charity Mutagamba: Fintechs have to concentrate on creating solutions by Kisakye ImaniMay 20, 2025May 20, 2025 Share Tweet Pin it Share Email More Ms Charity Mutagamba, the CEO of FinCom Technologies, a subsidiary of Service Corps. In a world where Fintech is...
Equity Group recognized as superbrand in East Africa
Equity Group recognized as superbrand in East Africa Equity Group Managing Director and CEO, Dr. James Mwangi (Right) receives the certificate of recognition from Superbrands East Africa Project Director Jawad Jaffer (left). NAIROBI, Kenya — Equity Group Holdings Plc has been recognized as a Superbrand in East...
Who is Sanjay Awasthi, the Quiet Billionaire Forging Uganda’s Green Steel Revolution at Tembo Steels?
Business GuruIndustry & AnalysisManufacturingThe Big Story Who is Sanjay Awasthi, the Quiet Billionaire Forging Uganda’s Green Steel Revolution at Tembo Steels? by Paul MurungiMay 20, 2025May 20, 2025 Share Tweet Pin it Share Email More : Sanjay Awasthi, Chairman and Founder of Tembo Steels, stands...
Tanzanian Prof Janabi nominated to steer WHO Africa Region office
Share FacebookTwitterLinkedInPinterestEmail WHO Africa region office will be led by Tanzanian Professor Janabi if the 157th session of the WHO Executive Board, which takes place from 28 to 29 May 2025 in Geneva, endorses his nomination. Other candidates seeking the post were Dr N’da Konan...
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