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Tanzania pushes tech-driven customs reforms to improve trade flows

Tanzania, May 14 -- Dar es Salaam. Finance Minister Khamis Mussa Omar has called for accelerated digital customs reforms and stronger regional cooperation as African economies face increasing pressure... Read More


The taxman building digital bridge into informal economy

Nairobi, May 14 -- It is said there is nothing new under the sun. Not even the electronic tax invoice management system (eTIMS), which has been a thorn in the backside of many Kenyans. To George Omon... Read More


Africa's seat at the table: Why Kenya's push to rewrite global tax rules matters for business

Nairobi, May 14 -- For a long time, the rules on how multinationals are taxed were written without Africa in the room. That is starting to change - and Kenya is right in the middle of it. Take a fami... Read More


Eight bank CEOs get Sh817m bonus

Nairobi, May 14 -- Bonus payouts for eight chief executive officers (CEOs) of Kenya's listed banks soared 26.5 percent to reach Sh817 million on the back of record profits that also delivered higher d... Read More


Homes brace for new power tariffs in July

Nairobi, May 14 -- Homes and businesses face new electricity tariffs after Kenya Power submitted proposed new prices that are expected to come into effect from July 1 this year. Joseph Oketch, the ac... Read More


KRA loses Sh3.3bn claim against former Java House owner

Nairobi, May 14 -- The High Court has allowed liquidation of the former owner of popular restaurant chain Java House despite opposition by Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA). The agency argued that the mov... Read More


Why backing women and their businesses is an economic imperative

Uganda, May 14 -- One of the most powerful forces in our economy remains consistently overlooked. It rarely sits in boardrooms, does not dominate headlines, and is too often missing from mainstream su... Read More


Kenya steps up site search for Sh646bn Siaya nuclear plant

Nairobi, May 14 -- Kenya plans to spend Sh80 million in the financial year starting July to continue searching for the exact site of the proposed nuclear power plant in Siaya County, as the government... Read More


Tata Motors Targets Over 10% Growth In FY2027, EV's To See Disinflationary Future

Mumbai, May 14 -- Mumbai-headquartered automotive major Tata Motors is upbeat on FY2027. The company reported revenue of INR 3,355 billion, down 9 percent YoY in FY2026, as compared to INR 3,660 billi... Read More


Jinja battles garbage, darkness as new city leaders prepare to take office

Uganda, May 14 -- As Jinja City prepares for a leadership transition, residents and local leaders are raising concern over worsening garbage accumulation, broken streetlights, and insecurity, warning ... Read More