Payments on Comesa platform hit $1.76m Payments made through a regional cross-border transfer system hit $1.76 million in the first six months of the year.
EAC states pulls out of regional power pool for new, larger EAPP EACPP would be approaching the same development partners currently supporting EAPP.
Airtel close to finalising towers deal with Eaton The firm plans to invest the money in its operations in Kenya.
Kampala agrees to revise money laundering law Act was dismissed as flawed soon after it was passed two years ago.
EA faces low returns in mining as firms seek to invest in other sectors Region is facing challenges in attracting miners, explorers and financiers.
A decade after write-offs, Africa sliding back into debt trap Fitch says African sovereign debt levels have risen to 44 per cent of GDP from 34 per cent five years ago, with Zambia and Kenya looking particularly vulnerable.
Climate-smart farming boosting food security around the globe In sub-Saharan Africa, the rate of adoption remains low.
Uganda tops region on transparency in global budget index Uganda is leading the East African region in budget transparency and accountability in a new global survey.
Region’s golf slowly coming of age Kenya won both the girls and boys continental titles, while four months ago the Uganda men’s team won its maiden senior Africa Zone Six Golf.
Reducing time and cost of transport key to intra-Africa trade African governments are now seriously trying to create an enabling environment for investment and trade.
