Mali: A lesson in how conflict takes food out of people’s mouth
The good times look so far away. There has been a food crisis since 2016. And to compound its situation, terrorist attacks have multiplied in the centre of the country, in the Mopti region. With the heavy toll of civilian and military victims and damage...
Angolan Dos Santos’ crumbling family business empire
Dos Santos, who stepped down in 2017 after 38 years of iron-fisted rule, appointed family members to key economic jobs during his presidency.
Be Forward car import agents speak out on fraud allegations
Ugandan car dealer agencies affiliated with Japan-based Be Forward car exporters, on behalf of their mother company have pledged to pay victims who have allegedly been defrauded by their sister company. Since last week, there have been several reports, with allegations implicating one of Be...
Angola seeks Interpol’s help to arrest Isabel dos Santos
The whereabouts of Ms dos Santos, 49, the daughter of the country´s former President José Eduardo dos Santos, is not clear but she has properties and lives between Portugal, the United Kingdom and the United Arab Emirates.
Africa’s largest insurance broker Minet commemorates 75 years of serving the continent
Africa’s largest insurance broker Minet commemorates 75 years of serving the continent L-R: Chief Executive Officer of Minet Limited, Mr Edward Nambafu, Minet Board Chair – Hon Elly Karuhanga, Minet Group CEO Joe Onsando and outgoing CEO Maurice addressing press at Serena Hotel on Monday...
Experts tip Ugandans on business and innovation at Housing Baraza
Experts tip Ugandans on business and innovation at Housing Baraza A collage photo of Peace Ayebazibwe – Executive Director/ Chief Business Officer at Housing Finance Bank and John Baptist Kaweesi – Head Mortgages and Consumer Banking during the Baraza KAMPALA – Experts have tipped Ugandans...
President Ruto looks East to get Kenya affordable project financing
Earlier in November 11, he told a stakeholder’s workshop on pensions in Nairobi that the government will not be borrowing any money at a rate of more than 10 percent from local markets. This drew sharp criticism from money market players who trade in treasury...
Kenya’s High Court puts the brakes on plans to import GMOs
The lawsuit, which is the second one to be lodged against President William Ruto's administration for allowing the consumption of GMOs in Kenya, was filed by Kenyan Peasants League, a lobby representing small-scale farmers. The group claims that the decision to lift the ban is...
Uganda Marketing Excellence Awards return for second season this Friday
Uganda Marketing Excellence Awards return for second season this Friday The red-carpet, black tie event shall be held at the Kampala Serena Hotel, Katonga Hall Marketing and media outfit Evolve Africa is set to return with the second season of the Uganda Marketing Excellence Awards...
Dembe Trading Enterprises Wins Distributor of the Year Award
Dembe Trading Enterprises Wins Distributor of the Year Award Dembe Group Managing Director, Adim Damani, poses with the award accompanied by CEO of Dembe Group, Anil Damani (PHOTO/Courtesy). Dembe Trading Enterprises Ltd, the FMCG Distributor in Eastern Africa, has been accorded the Distributor of The...
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