Uganda is standing at a crossroads. A new World Bank report warns that without urgent action, climate change could slash the country’s economic growth by […]
Category: Regional News
TANZANIA: Kilimanjaro Bans Coffee Tree Cutting Without Permission to Boost Production
Kilimanjaro, Tanzania – September 10, 2025 – Farmers in Kilimanjaro can no longer cut down coffee trees without official permission, following a new directive aimed […]
Africa Feeds 20 Million More Children Through School Meal Programs, WFP Reports
Nairobi, September 11, 2025 – Governments across sub-Saharan Africa have stepped up efforts to fight hunger and keep children in school, feeding an additional 20 […]
UGANDA: President Museveni Assures Salary Increase for Arts Teachers
President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has assured arts teachers across Uganda that the government is committed to increasing their salaries. Speaking during a recent public engagement […]
Uganda and Algeria Sign Shs50 Billion Deal to Improve Katakwi Hospital
Uganda has signed a major health agreement worth Shs50 billion with Algeria to improve Katakwi General Hospital. The deal was signed in Algiers, the capital […]
Tanzanian Spice Farmers to Benefit from $5 Million Expansion by Horizon Group
Spice farmers in Tanzania are set to benefit from a new $5 million investment by Horizon Group, aimed at boosting spice production and processing for […]
From Firewood to Electricity: Tanzania’s Shift to Modern Cooking
For decades, many households in Tanzania relied on firewood and charcoal for cooking. This traditional method was not only time-consuming and unhealthy but also contributed […]
BUSINESS: How Kenya and Uganda Could Redefine EA Economic Boom in Tough Global Wealth Shift
As Africa’s millionaire class continues its continuous expand, Kenya is cementing its position as a rising private wealth hub, while neighbouring Uganda is showing increasing […]
Kenya Climbs to 58th in Global Startup Ranking, Second in Africa
Nairobi, Kenya – September 8, 2025: Kenya has climbed five places to 58th globally in the latest Global Startup Ecosystem Index 2025, cementing its position […]
Tanzania Rises to 78th in Global Governance Index, Africa’s Top Improver
Dar es Salaam – Tanzania has made a major leap in global governance rankings, securing the 78th position in the 2025 Chandler Good Government Index […]