In Focus Group of companies target over 250,000 entrepreneurs in new drive A consortium of private companies has launched an initiative that will seek to equip over 250,000 young…
Business Derivatives trading at Nairobi bourse to start before year end The Nairobi Securities Exchange (NSE) has said it is finalizing plans to introduce a derivatives market by the end…
In Focus Weakening regional currencies hurting our business, paint maker says By Steve Umidha Paint manufacturer, Crown Paints has expressed fears that weakening of EAC currencies is…
In Focus Longhorn to acquire 74 pc stake of Law Africa Longhorn publisher is looking to acquire stake of 74 per cent stake in Law Africa, a legal & paralegal…
Construction Cairo, Cape Town top lists of best performing towns in hotel bookings Cairo and Cape Town’s hotel markets have experienced strong performances over the past five years, according to…
Banking & Finance Ushirika Council launches Conservation Co-operatives The Ushirika Council, the apex governing body for the cooperative movement in Kenya, is rolling out a new concept…
Energy Kenya to host 2016 Chinese trade Expo By Brian Yatich Kenya is set to host this year’s China trade week expo at the end of the month. The…
Auto Kenya’s consumer appetite for sport cars on the rise Consumer appetite for sport utility vehicles or SUVs has been growing for the last four years, and automakers…
Energy Equatorial Guinea inaugurates 2016 Oil and Gas Licensing Round The bidding round, EG Ronda 2016, welcomes expressions of interest on 37 open licenses. The bidding period…
Business Cash transfer programs tipped to rescue Zambia’s poor families By Correspondent African nations are increasingly embracing cash transfers to combat the continent’s cycle of…