Traders fear Kenyan goods could face stiff competition in AfCFTA They say high cost of production may hurt their competitiveness.
Rwanda, Tanzania bourses ranked among Africa’s top six Rwanda Stock Exchange and Dar es Salaam Stock Exchange registered 7.2 per cent and 9.1 per cent in the 12 months to June.
Zambia cancels $1.6b loans from Chinese banks President Hichilema cancelled loans from the China Exim Bank and Industrial Commercial Bank of China to help manage its debt overhang.
Hichilema in Tanzania for first visit Zambia and Tanzania are expected to seal deals on railway, oil pipeline and one-stop border post during President Hichilema's visit.
Why South Africa suffers persistent blackouts South Africa is the second largest electricity producer in the continent, generating 58,095 megawatts.
Zambia first lady grilled in anti-corruption drive 15 abandoned flats near the State Lodge, suspected to be owned by Esther Lungu, were seized by the Drug Enforcement Commission earlier this month.
Capital flight shakes East Africa stock markets Frontier markets are seen as unattractive because of depreciating currencies, high inflation, increasing political instability and rising debt.
Tanzania bans day-old chicks imports, again The government says it wants to protect its local hatcheries and limit the inflow of substandard chicks.
Uganda’s big gamble in adopting Kiswahili Experts in academia said Uganda’s revamped efforts to make Kiswahili among its lingua francas will not be an easy ride.
Rise in viagra sales sows worries for Puntland MPs The legislators say uncontrolled usage of the sex enhancement drug poses more negative side effects than curative advantages.
