Market News Page No. 180| Africa Business News

Rwandas Mega Project In The Works

Reliable power will be achieved with the completion of Nyabarongo hydropower project in the western part of Rwanda . The project is possibly the largest hydropower installation in Rwanda. More than 28MW of electricity is contributed by it to the national grid. A significant challenge to energy utilities has been the development of a modernized energy system especially for developing countries. The.... Read more »

Posted on : Tuesday , 19th September 2017

Rwandas Electrification a Must- REG Chief

According to new determined targets set by the Rwanda Energy Group (REG), productive users like community production centers will be able to relish uninterrupted power supply in five years. These targets are part of the commitments in the recently-signed performance contracts by REG and its subsidiary companies. By the end of 2018, the performance contracts state that the targets and strategies to reach government energy.... Read more »

Posted on : Tuesday , 19th September 2017

Tanzania Development Authority TANTRADE look to Prioritize SMEs

TANTRADE acting Director General, Edwin Rutageruka addressed the public in a live television program recently, and underlined the good work of the SME sector and the role it played in the development of economies in a number of countries across the globe today. While speaking on its influence locally in Tanzania, he was quoted saying “We are committed and spend most of our time working closely with SMEs in enhancing their.... Read more »

Posted on : Tuesday , 19th September 2017

Tanzania Development Authority TANTRADE look to Prioritize SMEs

TANTRADE acting Director General, Edwin Rutageruka addressed the public in a live television program recently, and underlined the good work of the SME sector and the role it played in the development of economies in a number of countries across the globe today. While speaking on its influence locally in Tanzania, he was quoted saying “We are committed and spend most of our time working closely with SMEs in enhancing their.... Read more »

Posted on : Tuesday , 19th September 2017

India and Tanzanians Growing Relationship

India has asked Tanzania to grant long-term visas for reputed business companies with multi-entry facility to promote investments between the two countries, the commerce ministry said today. During the fourth session of India-Tanzania Joint Trade Committee meeting the issue was discussed. The Commerce and Industry Minister Nirmala Sitharaman led the Indian delegation and the Minister for Industry, Trade and Investment.... Read more »

Posted on : Monday , 18th September 2017

Major Mlimani City expansion project expected to cost $100 million

A total of $100 million will be the total cost of the ongoing expansion project for Mlimani City (about Sh224 billion on the prevailing exchange rate) as investors seek to make sure that the facility meets international standards. According to the supplement addendum between the government, the investors and the University of Dar es Salaam, By December 2019 the expansion of the facility is expected to be completed. A hotel and.... Read more »

Posted on : Monday , 18th September 2017

Rwandas Electrification objective

Additional financing for energy projects have been approved by Rwanda. The cabinet did this with the objective to close the gaps in power generation. It got approved during a cabinet meeting chaired by President Paul Kagame. He approved the loans and grants worth over $51 million to fund three major renewable energy projects. Before the end of next year the country targets to increase to 563MW of electricity. It also.... Read more »

Posted on : Monday , 18th September 2017

Eye from Zion treats 723 in Kenya, sets up new eye clinic

During the week of August 15-23, 2017, volunteers with Israel’s Eye from Zion humanitarian organization held an “eye camp” in Chuka, Kenya. They received 723 patients in three locations, from infants to senior citizens, performing free treatments and surgeries – 85 percent of the surgeries to remove cataracts and 10% to correct astigmatism. Medical personnel volunteering for this mission came from Western.... Read more »