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Why alternative assets are still a complex bet

Uganda, May 16 -- By the standards of emerging market investing, East Africa's institutional portfolios have long resembled a monoculture. Pension funds, insurance companies, endowments, and foundatio... Read More


Anita Among: Beginning of the end?

Uganda, May 16 -- It has been common to hear the Speaker of the 11th Parliament, Anita Annet Among, say that in Bukedea District, which she has been representing as the Woman Member of Parliament sinc... Read More


Delayed milestones in children: Signs every parent should watch out for

Nairobi, May 16 -- When parents think about whether their child is developing well, they usually look for obvious signs: walking, talking, gaining weight. These are natural and important questions, bu... Read More


Netherlands Returns 11th-Century Chola Copper Plates to India During PM Modi's Visit

WEB DESK, May 16 -- Prime Minister Narendra Modi was today presented with the historic 11th-century Chola Copper Plates by authorities of Leiden University during his official visit to the Netherlands... Read More


Nakapiripirit residents trek 40km to access health services

Uganda, May 16 -- Residents of Moruita Sub-county in Nakapiripirit District are struggling to access health services, with some walking more than 40 kilometres to visit the nearest Moruita Health Cent... Read More


ATCL to launch direct Moscow flights this year in Tanzania-Russia deal

Tanzania, May 16 -- Arusha. Air Tanzania Company Limited (ATCL) is set to launch direct flights between Tanzania and Russia through Moscow later this year. The move is expected to boost tourism, busi... Read More


MPs, dignitaries flock Oboth Oboth thanksgiving ceremony

Uganda, May 16 -- It is a pomp in Mukono District, with hundreds of newly elected Members of Parliament (MPs) on the National Resistance Movement (NRM) party flocking the thanksgiving ceremony of Defe... Read More


Rejoinder: Tanga is still the strategic bet, Tanzania can win it

TANGA, May 16 -- AMANI Mrope is right: capital has memory. But memory cuts both ways. Capital is egotistic. It also remembers turnaround. The debate over whether Aliko Dangote should anchor his next ... Read More


China's global trade strategy offers lessons for African nations

CHINA, May 16 -- CHINA has achieved something remarkable and deserves recognition from any rational and constructive observer of international relations, trade and investment. Those who witnessed the ... Read More


Experts warn over shortage of child specialists

DAR ES SALAAM, May 16 -- EXPERTS have urged medical students and pediatricians to specialise in Pediatric Rheumatology to help address the acute shortage of specialists in Tanzania and across Africa. ... Read More