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[South Africa] Institutions wage war on illicit tobacco trade
The South African Revenue Service, the Tobacco Institute of Southern Africa and the Fair-trade Independent Tobacco Association have discussed how to combat illicit trade in cigarette.Hapag-Lloyd invests in growing East African market
Multinational German-based transportation company Hapag-Lloyd has continued to focus on the growing market in East Africa.[Kenya Business Week] Unity of purpose in war on counterfeits
Each year counterfeit goods cost the Kenyan economy $300 million in a well-oiled illicit trade that has not only taken away the citizen’s right to quality and genuine products, but put their lives at risk by infiltrating their markets with substandard goods.Angola and Zambia sign visa waiver agreement
The Angolan and Zambian have held a launch of the visa-free agreement in ordinary passports, in a simultaneous act in both countries.ECA lauds Botswana government for growth and diversification plans
The Executive Secretary of the Economic Commission for Africa Vera Songwe has commended Botswana for being one the fastest growing economies in the SADC region at about four to five percent and for its plans for diversifying the economy.Kenya and Mediterranean Shipping Company revive National Shipping Line
President Uhuru Kenyatta has witnessed the signing of an MOU between the Ministry of Transport and Infrastructure and the Mediterranean Shipping Company for the revival of the Kenya National Shipping Line.[Survey] Mental Health Knowledge in Africa
In June 2018, the World Health Organization has released a global manual which aim is to help physicians and mental health professionals to diagnose physical and mental health conditionsUgandan maize lowers flour prices in Kenya to 6-year low
Maize flour prices in Kenya have dipped to a six-year low on increased supply of cheap grains from Uganda and harvests in western region, easing inflationary pressure.Five steps for online startups to take advantage of Black Friday
According to Google Trends last year, South Africa registered the largest ‘Black Friday’ search interest of any country, even ahead of the US where the retail mega-event was conceived.Kenya’s ‘fruitless years’ in South Africa comes to an end
South Africa’s government announced that it has lifted the decade-long ban on the importation of avocado fruits from Kenya.[Nigeria] Bridgebooks offers Accounting, HR and IT solutions to SMEs
In recent times, there is a growing recognition of the important role that small and medium-scale enterprises (SMEs) play in the economic growth and development of Nigeria.Kenyan manufacturers seek COMESA’s support to stop counterfeits
The Kenya Association of Manufacturers (KAM) has urged COMESA to consider establishing an institution to deal with counterfeits and dumping in the regional market.One Acre Fund receives $5 million facility to assist E. Africa farmers
Calvert Impact Capital, the mission-driven investor dedicated to creating a more equitable and sustainable world has announced the closing of a $5 million loan to One Acre Fund.[Mali] Ashanti Gold announces first results for Gourbassi West project
Gold exploration company Ashanti Gold Corp. has announced first results for Gourbassi West from the recently completed 105 hole Reverse Circulation and Diamond Drill.Maxtech expands vanadium exploration in Zambia
Canadian-based diversified industries corporation Maxtech Ventures Inc. has announced that Maxtech Mining Zambia's two large scale exploration licenses filed in Zambia have been validated by Zambia Minister of Mines.Seraphim opens 300 MW solar plant in South Africa
Jiangsu Seraphim Solar System Co. Ltd., a global solar product manufacturer, has announced the inauguration of its new PV module manufacturing factory in East London IDZ, Eastern Cape, South Africa.Bankers diversifies with copper-cobalt exploration project in Namibia
Bankers Cobalt Corp. has entered an option with a private Namibian partner to acquire a 70 per cent interest in a prospective base metals, precious metals and industrial metals license located in Namibia.[Kenya] Nairobi’s property market rises to new heights
Kenya’s capital Nairobi is becoming a worldwide property magnet.[Kenya] Protecting the giant conservation strides of ‘Mama Elephant’
Dame Daphne is celebrated world over for her pivotal role in creating the most successful rescue and rehabilitation programme in the world through her trailblazing work with orphaned elephants in Kenya.Eni receives new exploration license for offshore Egypt
Oil and gas exploration multinational Eni has announced that a new concession agreement has received approval by Egyptian authorities.[Zambia] AECF invests $1.6 million in Kazang Solar
Kazang Solar, Azuri Technologies’ official distribution partner in Zambia, has been awarded $1.6 million from the Africa Enterprise Challenge Fund (AECF) under its Renewable Energy and Climate Adaptation Technologies (REACT) window.Rwanda Aviation Authority, IATA partner to improve aviation safety
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) and the Rwanda Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to partner for the improvement of aviation safety.ExecuJet to operate first Pilatus PC-24 jet in Africa
ExecuJet, part of the Luxaviation Group, has announced that it will be the first business aviation company to operate and manage a Pilatus PC-24 Super Versatile Jet in Africa.Kenya breathes new life into prisoners
When Peter Ouko was sentenced to death for murder 20 years ago, he was sent to Kenya’s Kamiti maximum security prison, notorious for being one of the worst jails in the world.Ford Ranger production hits half a million milestone in South Africa
Ford Motor Company’s Silverton Assembly Plant in Pretoria has reached a significant milestone with the assembly of the 500 000th current generation Ford Ranger.
