Market News Page No. 206| Africa Business News

Kenya: Demand for Electricity Expected to Increase by 7.9 Percent Annually

Kenya's demand for electricity will rise at an annual average of 7.9 per cent over the next decade, the latest research indicates. BMI Research, a company that provides macroeconomic, industry and financial market analysis said growth would be driven by the rising number of those who are getting connected to the national grid under the rural electrification programme. "An increase in electrification rates, as the Kenyan.... Read more »

Posted on : Thursday , 6th April 2017

Tanzania: EWURA Announces Drop in Petrol Prices

MOTORISTS in Tanzania will pay 3/- less for a litre of petrol effective today while pump prices for diesel and kerosene have increased by 12/- and 7/-, respectively, for the same quantity, according to monthly indicative prices announced by the industry regulator, yesterday. The Energy and Water Utilities Regulatory Authority (EWURA) attributed the changes to variations in prices of petroleum products in the world market, changes in.... Read more »

Posted on : Thursday , 6th April 2017

Tanzania: VP Invites Korean Investors, Pledges to Improve Investment Climate

Vice President Samia Suluhu Hassan has invited South Korean investors to invest in the industrial sector and pledged the government would continue to improve investment climate. Speaking to the South Korean investment council's delegation at the State House in Dar es Salaam yesterday, Ms Hassan said the ongoing investment in the industrial sector would play vital role in boosting the national income and job creation to.... Read more »

Posted on : Thursday , 6th April 2017

Ethiopia: Cement Production Transforming Construction Sector

The construction industry is booming in Ethiopia. Years ago, the country had been importing cement at huge costs for its developmental projects. In 2010/11 the country imported 0.3 million tonnes cement by spending millions of USD. However, owing to the growing numbers of cement factories, these days, the country has begun exporting beyond meeting local consumption. The number of cement and chemical producing industries has been increasing.... Read more »

Posted on : Tuesday , 4th April 2017

Africa: White House Choices Shape Africa Policies

Washington, DC - Little has been said about Africa policy by the new U.S. President or his administration, but recent announcements and appointments provide an emerging outline of an approach that gives priority to security concerns. Support for democracy, development and health may no longer be policy cornerstones as they have been for all post-Cold War presidents, Democratic and Republican. On 30 March, the Pentagon announced President.... Read more »

Posted on : Tuesday , 4th April 2017

Tanzania: Women, Youngsters Urged to Own Land for Collateral Use

WOMEN and youths have been encouraged to own land that they may use as collateral when applying for business loans from financial institutions such as banks in the country. The call was made by a member of the Parliamentary Committee on Administration and Local Government Affairs, Ms Halima Mohamed, Unguja Special Seat MP when the committee visited the Property and Business Formalisation Programme popularly known by its Kiswahili.... Read more »

Posted on : Tuesday , 28th March 2017

Ethiopia: Local Cement Production Supporting Construction Boom

The construction industry is booming in Ethiopia. Years ago, the country had been importing cement at huge costs for its developmental projects. In 2010/11 the country imported 0.3 million tonnes cement by spending millions of USD. However, owing to the growing numbers of cement factories, these days, the country has begun exporting beyond meeting local consumption. The number of cement and chemical producing industries has been.... Read more »

Posted on : Tuesday , 28th March 2017

Pipeline Issues Testing East Africa's Massive Oil Ambitions

JOHANNESBURG: A decade after its first big oil find, East Africa’s emergence as a crude exporter has been hindered by security and cost concerns that left the region building two pipelines instead of one. Uganda and Kenya are developing two new basins and originally agreed to build one line to connect the landlocked discoveries to the coast. That changed last year, when Uganda chose a more southerly 1,400-kilometre route through Tanzania,.... Read more »

Posted on : Monday , 27th March 2017

Ethiopia Attracting Investments

Ethiopia is attracting foreign investors. And what’s attracting them is the prevalence of peace, smooth business transaction, a conducive custom and tax system. In addition development of infrastructure such as roads railway and energy is playing a crucial role in encouraging investment flow. Among the investors are, Chinese, Indian and Turkish industries taking the lion's share. Investments from these nations are gaining momentum. For.... Read more »

Posted on : Friday , 24th March 2017

Samsung Signs Up As Sponsor for BUILDEXPO Africa 2017

Dubai, UAE – Expogroup is delighted to announce that Samsung Electronics East Africa has signed up as a sponsor for BUILDEXPO Africa 2017, the 20th edition of East Africa’s largest building and construction show. The events will take place at the Kenyatta International Conference Centre (KICC) in Nairobi, Kenya from the 20th to 22nd April, 2017 and at the Milimani City Conference Centre (MCCC) in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania from the 10th.... Read more »

Posted on : Friday , 24th March 2017

Kenya: Govt Planning Revenue Collection Law to Curb Taxes that Scare Investors Away

The government is developing a national legislation to guide counties on revenue collection. This follows complaints that some devolved units had come up with prohibitive taxes that have scared away investors. The guide is meant to check on the unnecessary levies that are way above what the business community can afford and remain in business. National Treasury Cabinet Secretary Henry Rotich said a review of the fees.... Read more »

Posted on : Friday , 24th March 2017

Kenya: Solar Boreholes Providing Lifeline for Herders

Garissa — Many Kenyan livestock keepers are losing their animals to drought - but some are staying afloat by using solar-powered pumps and growing vegetables At the only borehole with water for miles around, the troughs are under siege in Saretho village as hundreds of camels, cattle, sheep and goats await their turn. On the other side of the solar-powered well, women and children fetch water for household use, loading.... Read more »

Posted on : Friday , 24th March 2017