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The Partnership Africa’s entry into East Africa disrupts marketing communication industry
The Partnership has also signed up local players in the sector including Specialist Agencies TDF group & Yellow Agency as well as P&L Consulting a public relations firm as their specialist partners in Kenya.
EAC captains of industry call for a new approach to boost intra-EAC trade and investments
Regional business leaders have outlined priorities to unlock business and investment to the new EAC Secretary General H.E. Veronica Nduva.
COMESA and IISD Sign MOU to support sustainable development in eastern and southern Africa
Under the partnership, the two organizations will bolster their collaboration in support of the responsible and sustainable agriculture and industry investments by strengthening technical and institutional capacities of COMESA Member States.
EAC Partner States urged to fast track liberalization of the Air Transport Market
The liberalization of the air transport market in the region is expected to lower the cost of air fares, stimulate demand for air traffic, connectivity, increase operation efficiency, reduce the flying time and support the expansion of air transport capacities and the regional economy.
COMESA and European Union launch €40 million regional circular economy programme
The initiative focuses on the inclusive transition from a linear to a circular economy, while promoting sustainable business models, impact investments and creating jobs for the future.
COMESA-EAC-SADC Tripartite Trade Area to come into force 25th July 2024
This update was announced during the 37th Tripartite Task Force Meeting, which took place on the sidelines of the 6th African Union Mid-Year Coordination Meeting in Accra, Ghana.
Deluxe Trucks & Buses East Africa appoints Hussein Kamal as General Manager
Deluxe Trucks & Buses East Africa, the official distributor for Ashok Leyland trucks and buses in Kenya has appointed a new General Manager as it gears up for growth in the highly competitive road transport sector.
Valor Hospitality expands its management portfolio in East Africa
Global player in integrated hotel management and operations solutions, Valor Hospitality, has cemented its expansion in East Africa with the announcement of the signings of two new developments.
EAC Monetary Affairs Committee addresses regional economic challenges and progress towards the Monetary Union
Reflecting on the economic performance of the EAC region in 2023, the Committee acknowledged a range of growth rates ranging from 2.8 percent to 8.1 percent.
COMESA begins implementing trade remedies regulations to tame unfair practices
The Regulations were adopted way back in 2000, but their application has largely been concentrated in the enforcement of the Safeguard Measures.
East Africa Marine Transport inaugure son premier navire sur le lac Victoria
Après 21 mois de construction, East Africa Marine Transport (EAMT) a inauguré son premier navire sur le lac Victoria.
2024 Dubai WoodShow to feature seven country pavilions
Dubai International Wood and Woodworking Machinery Exhibition (Dubai WoodShow), is poised for its landmark 20th edition, scheduled from March 5 to 7, 2024, at the Dubai World Trade Centre.
EAC experts adopt strategies to boost the region's agricultural, pharmaceutical and leather sectors
East African Community (EAC) regional experts in the agricultural, pharmaceutical, and leather sectors convened in Nairobi, Kenya, to review the progress achieved within their respective industries and to formulate recommendations aimed at enhancing growth and scaling up regional trade.
Africa had more than 270 million mobile apps users as of December 2022, report
As of December 2022, the total number of monthly active users of mobile apps in Africa exceeded 270 million, a 14% increase compared to the beginning of the year.
[ChatGPT Biography] Tayo Oviosu, founder of Paga
Artificial Intelligence is taking the world by storm. As an experiment, Africa Business Communities is publishing a series of 100 biographies of the most successful entrepreneurs in Africa. We only ask the questions and let ChatGPT write.
1XBET lance officiellement ses activités en Côte d'Ivoire
La marque 1XBET a procédé au lancement officiel de ses activités en terre ivoirienne à travers sa nouvelle campagne dénommée ‘’Rejoins le Gbonhi’’ à Abidjan-Plateau.
Study shows digital tools can help farmers in Africa fight climate change, but need more help from government
African farmers urgently need government support to increase their use of digital tools. This is according to a new survey conducted by Savanta ComRes, commissioned by Vodacom.
New research shows mobile financing can increase national GDP growth in developing markets
New research indicates that the successful deployment and adoption of mobile financial services is associated with a positive impact on GDP growth in developing markets
Ouverture du premier magasin Winpart by CFAO en République démocratique du Congo
La RDC rejoint ainsi le réseau Winpart by CFAO dédié à la vente de pièces détachées et produits à un prix abordable pour l’entretien et la réparation de véhicules multimarques.
[South Africa] ICASA announces qualified bidders for the spectrum licensing progress
The Independent Communications Authority of South Africa (ICASA) announces the names of the bidders that qualify to participate in the auction phase of the ongoing licensing process for International Mobile Telecommunications (IMT) spectrum.
Nigeria registers highest mobile web traffic at 83%, StockApps.com reveals
As smartphones have become the norm worldwide, they have also replaced desktops as the preferred mode of accessing the internet. According to the numbers presented by StockApps.com, 54.86% of global web traffic came through mobiles.
Nigeria Startup Bill poised to unlock digital potential
Nigeria has moved a step closer to rolling out its landmark Nigeria Startup Bill (NSB) that will further deepen the country’s technology ecosystem and enable a sector on the cusp of exponential growth.
Ugandan remittances decline but still are a lifeline for rural people, IFAD
The impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the global economy and job security for Ugandan migrant workers around the world has reduced the amount of money they are sending back home to their families.
Paystack is live in South Africa
Paystack is live in South Africa, and we're super excited to bring our services to even more ambitious brands and businesses on the continent now businesses in South Africa can accept payments online using it.
realme targets customers with #DaretoLove Campaign on Valentine’s Day
Smartphone brand realme has embarked on a drive to share love through a campaign dubbed #DareToLove to get lucky couples to celebrate Valentine’s day the realme way.
realme unveils festive season offers on realme 7i
With a range of remarkably beautiful specifications, the realme 7i allows one to shoot the world from multiple perspectives with its 64MP AI quad-camera.
Africa's smartphone market grows in Q3 2020, feature phone shipments decline, report
Africa's overall mobile phone market shipments declined 6.0% year on year (YoY) in Q3 2020, according to the latest insights from global technology research and consulting firm International Data Corporation (IDC).
realme cements Kenyan presence with launch of C11 and realme 6 phone models
Global smartphone manufacturer realme has unveiled two models in the Kenya market weeks after it officially launched operations in the country.
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COLUMNS.
[Column] Louis Avenant: Trends for African telcos in 2024
Africa’s vibrant telco sector is set for a bumper year in 2024 as it expands operations and broadens service offerings ...read full column here
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[Column] Virodh Sunderlall: What to expect from South Africa’s cybersecurity landscape in 2024
As widely reported last year, South Africa received the most cybersecurity threats on the continent by far ...read full column here
[Column] Stephen Bottger: The power of data analytics to revolutionise public safety
The use of applications, technology and data analytics can play a significant role in public safety globally ...read full column here
INTERVIEWS.
[Interview] Chester Wisniewski, Director of Global Field CTO, Sophos
Chester Wisniewski, the Director of Global Field CTO at Sophos, emphasizes several key trends and predictions for the cybersecurity realm in the coming year … read full interview here
[Interview]: Daniel Otu, Koa’s Production and Operations Director & the factory project lead
Daniel Otu, Koa’s Production and Operations Director & the factory project lead, touched on the challenges faced, the importance of sustainability, the role of local culture, and the lessons that shaped Koa’s future vision … read full interview here
[Interview] Oluwole Eweje, CEO-WATT Renewables Corporation
We provide sustainability for communities, especially communities that have very few businesses … read full interview here