African destinations step up push to tap into China’s growing outbound tourism market
Speaking at the opening ceremony, South African President Cyril Ramaphosa described tourism as both a vibrant expression of national identity and a key driver of economic growth for African countries.
Industrialist Aliko Dangote ignores oil producing Nigeria for a $17 billion oil refinery in East Africa
The proposed refinery is expected to cost between $15 billion and $17 billion, with a planned processing capacity of 650,000 barrels of crude oil per day.
Siaya governor blames sharp dip in employment in western Kenya sugar belt on corrupt Ruto regime
The Siaya county chief questioned why factories that once sustained thousands of livelihoods continue to operate intermittently while local youth remain unemployed.
Back to the Nile: How fishermen in Sudanese capital are recovering from ravages of war
Boats disappeared from river docks, markets shut down and thousands fled amid shelling and collapsing services. For months, Ali could not reach the river.
How free M-Pesa transactions at $322 billion are powering Safaricom growth
Pochi la Biashara also enables customers to grow their money by investing overnight balances in the Ziidi MMF. This consistent growth demonstrates Safaricom’s commitment to advancing digital financial services, deepening financial inclusion, and promoting economic empowerment across Kenya.
Kenya seals AI deal with France to help forecast crop yield and fortify food security
Michel Benet, Chair of DIGINOVE hailed the partnership as a step toward stronger collaboration in food security.
Trump told ‘Taiwan independence and cross-Strait peace are as irreconcilable as fire and water’
Regarding the Taiwan question, Xi stressed that it is the most important issue in China-US relations.
Will Africa seize this opportunity presented by China via zero tariff on exports?
The United States and the EU have long imposed rigid structural adjustment requirements, strict governance benchmarks and mandatory reciprocal opening terms on African countries seeking preferential trade arrangements.
Former RVTTI student recounts how she was allegedly doused with acid in brutal attack by jilted lover
Bevaline Jelimo Sum testified before Magistrate Keyne Odhiambo that the accused had allegedly been threatening and intimidating her following the breakup, although she did not disclose the reasons behind the separation.
South African president cites AU Agenda 2063 to spur African tourism at Travel Indaba 2026
Africa’s Travel Indaba is an iconic African leisure trade show, owned by South African Tourism with the specific objective of creating market access for a vast array of African leisure tourism products.
