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A look at Blockchain Technology from my recent trip to Addis Ababa

By Ruari Phillips, Consultant After visiting Addis Ababa, it was interesting to see how blockchain is improving the supply chain. Ethiopia has one of the fastest-growing economies in the world.

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Diamond Drilling Set to Commence at Songwe

A drilling programme is set to commence at Songwe Hill Rare Earths in Malawi. The drilling programme is a major part of the Feasibility Study for Songwe, which is fully.

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Kenya Joins Group of Oil Exporters

Kenyans are currently in a mood of celebration as plans to join the guild of global oil exporters has finally materialised. The president, Uhuru Kenyatta flagged off trucks with oil.

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Kenya Commissions First East, Central Africa Gas Insulated Substation

In pursuit of achieving a suitable environment for business operations in the Capital City of Kenya, an ultra-modern 220 KV gas insulated substation was recently commissioned by President Uhuru Kenyatta.

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Tanzania Researchers Develop App to Tackle Spread of Infectious Diseases

Following the spread of threatening epidemics which has become a danger to many communities in Africa, a digital surveillance app has been developed by Morogoro Researchers at Sokoine University of.

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AFDB Leads Drive to Boost Local Supply by Smallholder Farmers in Africa

During the African Development Bank Annual Meeting that held recently in Busan, Korea, an agreement that will boost local supply and utilization of fertilizer by smallholder farmers in Africa was.

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Nigeria: World Bank, Government Support Rice Farmers Ahead of Raining Season

Ahead of the 2018 raining season, the Federal Ministry of Water Resources, Nigeria has opened up new market frontiers for rice farmers linking them with off-takers and aggregators. This effort.

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Zimbabwe, Sinosteel Corp Seal $1bn Power Plant Deal

A $1bn deal has been sealed between Zimbabwe and Sinosteel Corp, a Chinese firm who is also a major shareholder in Zimasco. The deal involves construction of a 400MW coal.

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WHO Commends Kenya Government on Guinea Worm Eradication

Kenya has been certified free from Guinea worm by World Health Organization who commended the government for their efforts to fight the disease. The Health Cabinet Secretary, Sicily Kariuki who.

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Nigeria: Lagos-Kano Rail Project Awarded to Chinese Firm

China Civil Engineering Construction Corporation (CCECC) has been awarded a $6.68 billion rail construction contract by the government of Nigeria. The contract entails construction of the major segment of a.

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