Kenya is taking proactive steps to protect its economy from the ripple effects of ongoing geopolitical tensions in the Middle East, which are causing global […]
Month: March 2026
Women Entrepreneurs: Driving East Africa’s Next Wave of Growth
East Africa’s economic future is increasingly intertwined with the success of women-led enterprises. Across Tanzania, Uganda, and Kenya, women are not only participating in business—they […]
OPINION: Digital Mourning: What Online Derision of Leaders Reveals About a Wounded Society
In recent years, social media has become a stage for collective reflection, frustration, and sometimes outright anger toward political leaders—both current and deceased. The widespread […]
Tanzania: Experts Raise Alarm Over Growing Encroachment on Pipelines and Power Lines in Dar es Salaam
Experts have issued a strong warning over increasing encroachment on critical infrastructure corridors, particularly oil pipelines and electricity transmission lines, in Tanzania. The concern comes […]
Tanzania Revenue Authority Launches New Billing System to Strengthen Fuel Monitoring
The Tanzania Revenue Authority has introduced a new billing system aimed at tightening control and improving oversight within the country’s fuel sector. The rollout of […]
President Samia Suluhu Hassan Receives Audit Report as Loss-Making State Institutions Face Increased Scrutiny
Loss-making public institutions in Tanzania are set to come under intensified scrutiny following the presentation of the 2024/25 financial year audit report to President Samia […]
UGANDA: CID Chief: 2026 Elections Ranked Among Uganda’s Most Peaceful
Uganda’s 2026 general elections could mark a turning point in the country’s electoral history, with authorities describing them as among the most peaceful in recent […]
OPINION: Uganda’s Digital Gap: Why Smartphone Growth Isn’t Translating Into Real Impact
Uganda’s digital landscape is expanding rapidly, with millions of citizens now connected to mobile networks and owning smartphones. But despite this progress, a critical gap […]
Nigeria Overhauls Gambling Laws to Strengthen Regulation and Consumer Protection
Nigeria’s gambling industry is undergoing a major transformation as sweeping regulatory reforms seek to modernize the sector, unify oversight, and enhance consumer protection. Long considered […]
Uganda and Tanzania’s Infrastructure Boom Hinges on Strong Digital Backbone
Uganda and Tanzania are entering a transformative phase of infrastructure-led growth, marked by large-scale investments in transport systems, industrial zones, and urban development. As both […]