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Uganda : Launch of a tin refinery in May 2024

Uganda, in collaboration with mining firm Woodcross Resources, is gearing up to inaugurate its inaugural tin refinery come May 2024. This endeavor forms a pivotal component

Rwanda to overtake DRC as coltan exporter in 2023

In 2023, Rwanda is poised to claim the title of the world’s foremost coltan exporter, surpassing the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) which will be relegated

Green transport : Electric buses in Rwanda

Electric bus market trends in Africa Urban transport buses account for around 25 % of total transport sector emissions. Preference for this type of public transport

46 million USD to improve access to water in Ethiopia

The Borana region of Ethiopia, inhabited by approximately 1.2 million people, faced a dire crisis in March 2023. Over 3.3 million head of livestock perished as

Toyota-Kenya partnership : Aiming for carbon neutrality

Kenya is intensifying its endeavors to attract foreign investment, particularly in light of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA). With ambitious goals to double manufacturing

Increasing Tanzania’s capacity to feed Africa by 2030

By 2030, partners of the Southern Agricultural Growth Corridor of Tanzania (SAGCOT) aim to cultivate 350,000 hectares of land for profitable production. Agriculture in Tanzania currently

Rwanda Turns to 400 Billion USD Space Industry

Rwanda capitalizes on the burgeoning interest of global investors in the space sector, aiming to position itself as the gateway to space trade on the African

Financial Inclusion in Kenya : The M-Pesa Success Story

Kenya stands out as one of Africa’s most inclusive countries in terms of financial services, with M-Pesa leading the way as a true success story. Understanding

Airpay : Building Financial Literacy in Tanzania

Airpay, a global fintech company from India, solidifies its presence in East Africa. The platform operates in 12 African countries, the main goal is to enhance

Digitalization in Uganda : Economic agreement with Mastercard

Uganda is actively engaged in accelerating its digital transition and has established various partnerships to achieve this goal. In this regard, the economic agreement signed with

Gems in Tanzania, a high-potential mine in Africa

Africa’s mining sector is moving towards a more sustainable and secure future. At the same time, mining in Tanzania is attracting interest from the global jewelry

Financial Opportunities in the Horn of Africa

Identification of the Horn of Africa Horn of Africa The Horn of Africa is a region in the east of the African continent, so named because