Uganda’s private sector remained in expansion territory in January, marking 12 consecutive months of growth, according to the latest Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI). The Stanbic […]
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Zanzibar Startups Get Funding Boost Through Coprosperity Business Competition
Startups in Zanzibar are set to benefit from new funding and mentorship opportunities through the Zanzibar Business Plan Competition, an initiative supported by the Coprosperity […]
KENYA: Govt Urges Businesses to Leverage East African Summit as Investor Confidence Grows
The Kenyan government is calling on local businesses to take advantage of the upcoming East African Business and Investment Summit, set for February 24–25, as […]
Gov’t to Introduce SACCO Reforms to Safeguard Members’ Savings
The Kenyan government has announced sweeping reforms in the Savings and Credit Cooperative (SACCO) sector aimed at protecting members’ savings and strengthening governance. The reforms […]
Kenya Returns to Global Markets for $500 Million Eurobond Buyback
Kenya has re-entered the international capital markets to finance a $500 million (KSh 64.5 billion) Eurobond buyback, in a move aimed at easing near-term repayment […]
Top 5 Powerful Indian-Origin Billionaires Who Built Wealth and Influence in Africa
Across Africa, several business leaders of Indian origin have played a major role in shaping key sectors such as manufacturing, telecommunications, retail, and energy. Through […]
“From Informal to Supermarket Shelves: How the StartHub Africa 2026 Program Is Transforming Young Ugandan Entrepreneurs
In Uganda’s bustling markets — from the busy streets of Kampala to the growing towns of Gulu and Lira — thousands of young entrepreneurs wake […]
Bridging the Indian Ocean: Tanzania and Singapore Move to Deepen Strategic Partnership
In February 2026, a quiet but important diplomatic step took place between two nations connected by the Indian Ocean — Tanzania and Singapore. The Ambassador […]
Zambia’s Vice President Hosts Africa’s Wealthiest Indian Businessman
Zambia’s Vice President Hakainde Nalumango hosted a high-profile courtesy meeting with Africa’s wealthiest Indian businessman, Prateek Suri, on Friday, February 20, 2026. The meeting, described […]
Gold Drives Tanzania’s Export Earnings to $17.6 Billion
Gold has become the main driver of Tanzania’s export growth, pushing the country’s total export earnings to $17.6 billion, according to the latest trade data. […]