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East Africa private investment deals surge amid tough funding terms

Nairobi, June 11 -- The number of disclosed private investment deals in the East African region rose to 41 in the first four months of the year, up from 34 a year earlier, despite tougher external fin... Read More


Family Bank sets June 23 for listing on NSE

Nairobi, June 11 -- Family Bank has set June 23 as its listing date on the Nairobi Securities Exchange (NSE) after receiving the Capital Market Authority's (CMA) approval. The mid-sized lender will b... Read More


Demographica, Second Rodeo & Halo launch Slightly Dangerous Co.

South Africa, June 11 -- Better opportunities Instead, the three independent agencies say the model allows them to collaborate on larger client opportunities and offer broader capabilities while reta... Read More


South Africa's spam-call era is over and call centres must evolve or die

South Africa, June 11 -- This article explains why the economics of cold calling no longer make sense, especially when many industries waste more than 97% of every 100 dials. It argues that call centr... Read More


Tanzania tables new revenue-sharing framework to finance roads, rural electrification, water, railway projects

DODOMA, June 11 -- TANZANIA has proposed a new revenue-sharing framework for key infrastructure funds aimed at strengthening financing for roads, rural electrification, water services, railways and sp... Read More


Tanzania moves to establish International Financial Centre in Dar to attract global capital

DODOMA, June 11 -- TANZANIA is set to establish the Dar es Salaam International Financial Centre (DIFC) in a major push to attract global capital, strengthen financial markets and position the country... Read More


Tanzania allocates 1.27tri/- for railway infrastructure with the bulk of it earmarked for SGR project

DODOMA, June 11 -- TANZANIA has allocated 1.27tri/- for the construction and rehabilitation of railway infrastructure in the 2026/27 financial year, with the bulk of the funding earmarked for the coun... Read More


EAC bloc approves series of customs duty reforms for 2026/27 in efforts to protect domestic industries

DODOMA, June 11 -- EAST African Community (EAC) member states have approved a series of customs duty reforms for the 2026/27 financial year aimed at protecting domestic industries, attracting investme... Read More


Tanzania seeks to reduce reliance on imported agricultural inputs deeply affected global crisis

DODOMA, June 11 -- THE Tanzanian government plans to reduce reliance on imported agricultural inputs and shield farmers from global price shocks through expanded fertilizer subsidies and promotion of ... Read More


National dengue campaign covered 97,871 locations

Sri Lanka, June 11 -- The Ministry of Health states that out of a total of 97,871 premises inspected during the three-day national dengue mosquito control programme conducted by the National Dengue Co... Read More