Ghana to block all unregistered SIM cards by end of October
Ghana’s Ministry of Communications and Digitalisation said all SIM cards not fully registered will be blocked ‘progressively’ by the end of October 2022.
"All SIM...
GSK to switch to third-party distribution of medicines in Kenya, no...
British pharmaceutical giant, GlaxoSmithKline (GSK) is ceasing commercial operations in Kenya but wants consumers to know that it will continue supplying medicines and vaccines...
Nigeria’s annual inflation rises to highest level in 17 years
Nigeria’s inflation rate rose to 19.64 percent in July, according to the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS), the highest level since September 2005.
NBS said...
Kenya shilling weakens to record low against U.S. dollar
Kenya’s shilling slid to a record low against the dollar, widening its fall since the start of the year to 5.7 percent, as greenback...
Kenya commences shipment of fresh avocados to Chinese market
The first batch of fresh avocados grown in Kenya and destined for the Chinese market was flagged off Tuesday at a ceremony attended by...
Africa defies global trend with funding for startups surging
As funding for startups falls across the globe, Africa is standing out as a notable exception, with its under-served population outweighing the impact of...
Tanzanian, Zambian leaders agree to revive TAZARA railway
Tanzania and Zambia on Tuesday agreed to mobilize resources to revive the TAZARA railway to make it modern and vibrant.
Tanzanian President Samia Suluhu Hassan...
Gates-backed think tank seeks $50 billion for Africa debt plan
A Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation-backed think tank is seeking 50 billion U.S. dollars in backing to help African nations with distressed debt to...
Zimbabwe releases new batch of gold coins
The Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe (RBZ) says an additional batch of gold coins is on sale following a successful debut launch in late July...
Kenya’s khat exports to Somalia hit $1.85 million in four days
Kenya exported khat worth 221 million Kenya shillings ($1.85 million U.S. dollars) to Mogadishu in four days following the reopening of its border with...
