Export abattoir built by nine Ethiopian Diasporas in Somali State has gone operational. The abattoir, whose capital investment is 172
Category: East Africa
Gulf to Africa, G2A, a New Groundbreaking Cable System
Omantel, the national operator of Oman and the leading wholesale carrier in the Middle East, today announced the signing of
East Africa Launches New Travel Document
The new digitalised and machine-readable East African Passport replaces the old EAC travel document, which was restricted to just the
Pharmaceuticals industry in Africa: Ethiopia takes the lead
Ethiopia now provides major incentives for local and foreign companies that plan to enter the pharmaceutical industry. The benefits range
400 Kigali smart buses in connected to 4G Internet
Rwanda is moving fast into the age of the internet. As part of the broad Smart Kigali initiative, more than
Carrefour Makes Its Kenya Debut
The French multinational retailer, Carrefour opened its doors to Kenyan consumers in October this year. This is Carrefour’s first venture into Sub
Dubai Chamber to open two more offices in Africa in 2016
The rising trade between Dubai and Africa has prompted the Dubai Chamber of Commerce to announce the opening of two
Kenya: Hub of Impact Investment Attracts $9 billion
East Africa is emerging as a hotspot for impact investing that promotes not just profits but also sound environmental and
Raymonds India to invest $100 million in Ethiopia
India’s Raymond Ltd Company has concluded an agreement with the Ethiopian Investment Commission to invest in Ethiopia a US$100 million in
Sustainable agriculture in Tanzania promoted by Philip Morris International
Philip Morris International (PMI), the largest buyer of tobacco in Tanzania, is ramping up efforts to implement its Sustainable Tobacco
flydubai arrives in Asmara, Eritrea
flydubai’s inaugural flight landed in the capital city of Eritrea, Asmara on 25th September, 2015. As it landed at Asmara
Ethiopia’s Leather Industry Fights Back
The Ethiopian leather industry was successful in beating back competition from China by adopting some unique and innovative methods Some
Market for Smartphones in Kenya Booming
Two thirds of all device units sold in Kenya for the last two years have been smartphones, says the country’s largest
The Battle For The African Skies
Emirates has frequent promotions where the airline offers its Ethiopian and Kenyan customers a free UAE visa when booking a ticket
Africa: The Food Basket Of The World
Africa’s agriculture sector can emerge as the food provider to the world by implementing better policies… After years of neglect,
Al Futtaim Eyes East African Market
Seen by many as a sign of a new business trend, Gulf Arab companies are increasing their direct investments in