Magufuli's signature projects get more funding Major investments are the construction of the standard gauge railway, the Uganda-Tanzania oil pipeline and the revival of Air Tanzania Corporation.
Tax bodies in East Africa record shortfalls in revenue collections The deficit is blamed on fraud, low collections, decline in import trade and depreciating currencies.
Kampala festival in its third edition One of the productions that impressed at the just concluded Kampala International Theatre Festival was the Lebanese play titled Barzakh.
Poor diet blamed for cleft lips in children Prof Meshach Ong’uti, a leading cleft palate surgeon, says when a pregnant woman is malnourished, it affect proper growth of the unborn child.
Kigali best for business in East Africa, says report Rwanda was singled out for its large scale decentralisation especially in civil service.
African capital markets mull use of local currencies Experts say the greenback needs to be replaced gradually through trading in African currencies.
Rwanda now turns to Zambia for cheap sugar Low production in Uganda and shortages in Kenya push up prices for the commodity across the region.
Vintage Air Rally highlights stunts and landing skills Foreign pilots flying vintage aeroplanes across Africa, have been showcasing different stunts and landing skills in the different cities.
Airlifts of US: The first Kenyans to study in America A war of words was taking place between the US and British governments. London didn’t want Washington to meddle in one of their colonies.
More women in Africa using family planning Up to 30.2 million more women and girls have been accessing modern family planning methods in the past four years.
