Intra-African trade values hit US$192 billion
However, this trade performance remains modest compared to regions like Asia and Europe. Intra-African trade recorded an improvement in the…
World Bank says global growth stabilizing but below pre-COVID levels
But 80% of world population will experience slower growth than in pre-COVID decade The global economy is expected to stabilize…
African airlines headed for 100 million passengers milestone
An aggressive push into new routes and increased frequencies by local carriers, mostly in African markets, is buoying air traffic…
Stress and loneliness dog African workers, finds Gallup
The survey found significant regional differences in how mental health issues are experienced across Africa. Nearly half of sub-Saharan Africa…
How Dangote refinery is flipping the script on Africa’s oil
The recent export of jet fuel to Europe marks a monumental moment for Dangote refinery igniting hope for Nigeria and…
Children, greatest victims of Sudan’s war tragedy
Having lost numerous family members over the past year due to the devastating conflict in Sudan, Muaz Noureddine, a 15-year-old…
Can clean cooking recover from carbon price slump?
Ministers and high-level representatives from dozens of countries gathered in Paris earlier this month for the Summit on Clean Cooking…
Africa’s forestry sector seeks to overcome growing pains
Forestry is not an industry that tends to move quickly. Trees need years to grow, even in tropical climates. But…
What might have caused the helicopter crash that killed Iran’s president?
The crash that killed Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi and several other top officials on May 19 was the latest high-profile…
Cancer innovation is saving lives
Returning to duties last week his own diagnosis, King Charles chose to highlight innovations in cancer research and the thousands…
Sheria ya Huduma Ndogo za Fedha na Mstakabali wa Vikundi vya Kijamii vya Huduma ndogo za Fedha Nchini Tanzania
Waandishi Wachangiaji: Juliana Mutagaywa na Samora Lupalla Ili kukabiliana na mahitaji mbalimbali ya fedha, wakaazi wa vijijini hususani wanawake na…
The Microfinance Law: What it means for the future of Community Microfinance Groups in Tanzania
Contributing authors: Juliana Mutagaywa and Samora Lupalla To cope with the wide range of financial needs, rural households especially women…
From Aching Tooth to Life-Saving Surgery: A Mechanic’s Journey with Mercy Ships
DAKAR, Senegal, April 30, 2024/ — A 21-year-old man is rejoicing after receiving free surgery from a charity to remove…
Tanzania’s 2024/2025 energy budget puts fresh focus on ESG in oil and gas sector
Tanzania’s 1.8 trillion Tshs ($705m) energy ministry budget for 2024/2025 has put fresh focus on Environmental, Social, and Governance(ESG) in…
‘Mobile money has contributed $600bn to GDP in the last one decade.’
By 2022, Mobile money is estimated to have contributed $600bn to GDP in the last one decade. According to a…
VIDEO: Tanzanian owned graphite mining project plans to start producing 800 tonnes per day
A Tanzanian owned graphite mining project plans to start producing 800 tonnes of the mineral per day once its current…
Southern Africa is now the top investment region in Africa, according to private capital report
2023 was a tough year for the private capital space in Africa, as factors like inflation and currency depreciation, among…