Attitudes to Islamic wealth management in Africa
By Faizal Bhana – Africa’s private equity landscape is experiencing a fundamental shift. A budding generation of wealthy…
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Four years of Uber Eats in Kenya
Currently with an expanded offering across multiple categories, including food, groceries, alcohol, beauty and wellness, and more, Uber…
AfCFTA-anchored Pharma Initiative holds consultative meeting
The United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (ECA)’s led AfCFTA-anchored Pharmaceutical Initiative held a virtual induction meeting for…
Ethiopia, South Sudan to link by 357 kilometers electric line
A delegation of South Sudan Government, which has been on official visit in Ethiopia since Wednesday, has signed…
Ethiopia set to launch 5G Internet
Ethio Telecom, the fully state-owned company is set to launch 5G internet services in Ethiopia next week.
Venture Capital education attracts hundreds of Africans
Dream Venture Capital (Dream VC) latest training on venture capital for Africans has attracted hundreds of applicants from…
Kenya lost its former president Kibaki
The former President of Kenya, Mwai Kibaki passed away on Friday at the age of 90.
U.S. Chamber of Commerce hosted Tanzanian President
The U.S. Chamber of Commerce today hosted Samia Suluhu Hassan, President of the United Republic of Tanzania.
Ethiopia, Kenya relations role model for the region
The Minister of Foreign Affairs of Kenya, Ambassador Raychelle Omamo on Wednesday received Ambassador Meles Alem of Ethiopia…
USAID provides $114 million to Ethiopia, Kenya, Somalia to tackle drought
In response to the devastating drought in the Horn of Africa, the United States, through the U.S. Agency…
Somaliland President urges international community for recognition
Somaliland President Muuse Biixi Abdi urges the international community to recognize his country. Somaliland deserves recognition of the…
Why Africa is the new frontier for venture capital
By Andualem Sisay Gessesse- Studies show that the practice, skills and knowledge of Venture Capital (VC) in Africa…
UN agency launches AfCFTA Country Business Index Report
The UN Economic Commission for Africa (ECA) unveiled today the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) Country Business…
Ethiopia reaffirms commitment to Lamu Port project
Ethiopia reaffirmed its continued commitment to the realization of the under-construction Lamu Port-South Sudan-Ethiopia (LAPSSET) Corridor Project, geared…
Ethiopian bankers advised to start uncollateralized lending
Data expert with hands in digital financial sector for over a decade in East Africa, Hartnell Ndungi, advised…
GERD of Ethiopia commences power generation
The Great Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD) today commenced generating electric power, says the Government of Ethiopia.
Ethiopia customs seized 64 million Birr illegal goods
The Custom Commission of Ethiopia said it has seized contraband goods worth 64.7 million Birr in a week…
Germany provides assistance to Ethiopia, Somalia, Kenya
Germany provides assistance to the tune of 20 million Euro via the United Nations in order to mitigate…
AfDB set to promote decentralized renewable energy in Africa
African Development Bank (AfDB) joins the $800 million program will help spur commercial and local currency investments to…
Ethiopia, Kenya police set to launch joint operations
The police forces of Ethiopia, and National Police Service of Kenya are set to launch joint operations against…
Nominations for Africa Food Prize 2022 opens
The Africa Food Prize committee today announced the launch for 2022 nominations for the Africa Food Prize, which…
Four secrets to boost tourism earnings of Ethiopia
Weekend Reading – BY ANDUALEM SISAY GESSESSE – Thanks to the Ethiopian Airlines, which is Africa’s largest aviation…
Ethiopia Deputy PM discusses with Norway Foreign Minister
Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Demeke Mekonnen of Ethiopia exchanges phone call with Foreign Minister of Norway,…
Ethiopia joins Africans call for permanent seat at UNSC
Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed of Ethiopia today announced joining other African leaders struggle to get a permanent seat…
Kenya ordered to accept 300MW wind power project
Kenya’s Ministry of Energy and the Energy Regulatory Commission have been ordered by the High Court to include…
Eastern African sub-region to grow 4.9 percent in 2021
A new report produced by the African Development Bank says the Eastern African sub-region’s economy will grow by…
Eastern Africa experts discuss COVID-19 economic impacts in Kigali
Experts assembled in Kigali, Rwanda to reflect on COVID-19 economic impacts and resilience experiences at the sub-continental 25th…
Several African leaders attend Ethiopia’s PM inaugural
Several African countries leaders including presidents of Nigeria, Senegal, Uganda, Djibouti, Somalia, Kenya, South Sudan, Prime Minister of…
Policy to fortify foods transforms Ethiopia’s health, GDP
Ethiopia’s Government spending of $3.8 million over the next 10 years could save tens of thousands of lives,…
Ethiopia, Kenya sign operations manual for Moyale One Stop Border Post
The Government of Ethiopia and neighboring Kenya through the Ethiopia Customs Commission and the Border Control and Operation…