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DP World signs final agreement for Berbera Free Zone

By Ruari Phillips, Consultant   The Government of Dubai has signed a final agreement with DP World enabling it to develop an economic free zone at the Port of Berbera.

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Tanzania Constructs Large Chemical Plants for Clean Water

Towards the development of different sectors and to promote economic boost in Tanzania, construction of a large chemical plants for clean water has officially been inaugurated. During the laying of.

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South Sudan Increases Electricity Supply in Juba

In efforts to boost electricity supply in South Sudan, equipment has been installed at the newly built 100MW power plant in Juba with hopes that the electricity supply in that.

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Tanzania: Government Accelerates Measures to Tackle the Spread of Malaria

The spread of malaria in Africa is an overbearing situation and has been faced with diverse preventive measures by many governments. Recently in Tanzania, the Authorities has reported to have.

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Vocational Institute to Train Farmers in Namibia

Agriculture is one of the most inclusive source of revenue for the country, but the skill gaps between farmers usually makes it difficult to farm. This is why the Ministry.

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EABC Calls for Change to Improve Agriculture in East Africa

  By Ruari Phillips, Consultant   The East African Business Council (EABC) wants the EAC Elimination of NTBs Act amended to ease doing business in the region. The law, passed.

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How Technology is Revolutionising Agriculture in East Africa

By Ruari Phillips, Consultant.   Information technology is being utilised more than ever to improve agriculture in East Africa. The sector is responsible for 83.9% of imports and 80% of.

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Djibouti to Build Another Container Terminal with PIL & CMA CGM

By Ruari Phillips, Consultant.   Djibouti is in talks with shipping companies PIL and CMA CGM to develop ports in Doraleh.  The agreement includes adding additional containers to the existing.

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Rwanda: Government to Relocate Kangondo Slum

In view of becoming one of the World’s tech savy logistics hubs, Rwanda has begun to map out its plans of transforming Kigali into Africa’s Singapore. To this end, at.

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Nigeria: Zenith Bank Issues Debit Card for Foreign Currency

As part of effort to compete with the stiff global banking sector, and also satisfy customer demands, the Nigerian financial institution, Zenith Bank, has introduced Zenith Bank British Pounds and.

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