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Dr Aminah Zawedde, the PS, Ministry of ICT and National Guidance of Uganda and Fhulufhelo Badugela, the CEO for MultiChoice Africa Holdings signing the MoU in Randburg, Johannesburg, South Africa, on May 16, 2024.

MultiChoice Africa and Uganda Sign MoU for Stronger Partnerships

East African Film Network May 17, 2024

By Abdi Ali Published May 17, 2024 South Africa-based MultiChoice Africa Holdings B.V (MAH)...

Business Forum Celebrates Decade of Women’s Entrepreneurship with Conference and Awards

East African Film Network May 7, 2024

By Irene Gaitirira Published May 7, 2024 Africa Women Innovation and Entrepreneurship Forum (AWIEF)...

I joined The Real Housewives of Nairobi because I wanted to show that in Nairobi, and in Kenya, there are many different types of women.

Corporate Lawyer and Body-Building Queen to Feature in Reality Show Series

East African Film Network April 18, 2024

By Jennifer Ochieng Published April 18, 2024 Farah Esmail, one of the new faces...

Nwabufo assessed the progress of projects supported by the Bank, including the East African Nutritional Sciences Institute (EANSI), which has received over $9 million from the African Development Bank.

Director General Inspects African Development Bank-Funded Projects in Burundi

East African Film Network March 28, 2024

By African Development Bank Published March 28, 2024 Nnenna Nwabufo, Director General of the...

Marriott International Brings Le Méridien to Zanzibar

East African Film Network February 20, 2024

By Khalifa Hemed Published February 20, 2024 Marriott International has signed an agreement with...

Susan Kataike, the spokesperson for the Works and Transport Ministry, told Human Rights Watch that the new system will introduce new license plate recognition and surveillance, facial recognition, and traffic density cameras, which will “complement” an already existing network of CCTV cameras operated by the police.

Uganda’s License Plate Tracking System Jeopardizes Right to Privacy

East African Film Network December 21, 2023

By Human Rights Watch Published December 21, 2023 Uganda’s new system which allows the...

Without any hurry in the world, Twende ferries residents of the bustling, fictional East African city of Milima from one point to the next, working with his best friend and navigator Nuru (voiced by June Gachui).

Twende the Bike-Riding Pangolin Animated Series Star Says Acting for Nieces and Nephews

East African Film Network December 19, 2023

By Jennifer Ochieng Published December 19, 2023 In the new Showmax Original animation, Twende...

The report highlights the opportunities for the sector, which include strategic investments improved connectivity, streamlined visa processes, reducing carbon footprint through low-carbon energy adoption, and enhancing water efficiency.

Travel and Tourism Could Inject US$350 Billion Into Africa’s Economy

East African Film Network November 11, 2023

By VFS Global Published November 11, 2023 African Travel and Tourism sector could add...

The scheme will be implemented in four regions: the rural district of Morogoro, Mvomero district in Morogoro region; Wanging’ombe district in Njombe region, and Kaskazini ‘A’ and ‘B’ districts in Unguja, Zanzibar. It targets five value chains: spices such as cloves, cinnamon, ginger, black pepper and garlic; tomatoes; peas; green beans and potatoes.

African Development Bank supports Tanzania’s Small Horticultural Businesses

East African Film Network October 23, 2023

By African Development Bank Published October 23, 2023 African Development Bank has approved a...

Tanzania has drawn global interest in the extraction and exploitation of its critical mineral resources, supporting its goal to increase mining sector contributions to GDP to 10% by 2025. The Government has signed contracts totaling US$667 million with three Australian companies to mine graphite and rare earths, and is seeking to strengthen engagement with Australian service firms in the provision of mining, machinery and technology services.

Tanzania Signs Billion Dollar Deals with Australia and USA

East African Film Network October 1, 2023

By Energy Capital & Power Published October 1, 2023 Tanzania has drawn global interest...

Investigate Human Rights Violation in Ethiopia

East African Film Network September 28, 2023

By Lucy McKernan and Philippe Dam Published September 28, 2023 A report by International...

It starts with a heist, and a duffel bag full of cash that finds itself in the possession of Ruth (Beatrice Mwai), Deborah (Avril Nyambura), Hope (Fatma Mohammed) and Esther (Rosemary Waweru).

Kenyan Crime Drama Ends

East African Film Network September 7, 2023

By Jennifer Ochieng Published September 7, 2023 Faithless has wrapped up the season on...

Gerardine Mukeshimana, a former Minister for Agriculture and Animal Resources in Rwanda, has taken up duties as Vice-President of United Nations' International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD).

Rwandan Joins UN Agricultural Development Agency as Vice-President

East African Film Network September 2, 2023

By Abdi Ali Published September 2, 2023 Gerardine Mukeshimana, a former Minister for Agriculture...

Denys Denya, Executive Vice President in charge of Finance, Administration and Banking Services at Cairo (Egypt)-based African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank), speaking during a high level event to promote the third Intra-African Trade Fair (IATF2023) in Kenya's capital, Nairobi, highlighted the unique and transformational opportunities that the AfCFTA and participation at the IATF2023 provides to Kenyan businesses and the East African region.

Kenya’s Businesses to Benefit from Pan-African Trade Growth

East African Film Network September 1, 2023

By Abdi Ali Published September 1, 2023 Kenya’s positioning as the gateway to the...

Victoria Bell, the USA-based writer and director of Heir of the Witch also starres in feature film.

Film on Witchcraft Set for Worldwide Release

East African Film Network July 21, 2023

By Ogova Ondego Published July 21, 2023 Heir of the Witch, a feature film...

Dora Nyaboke, the actress who plays Evangeline, describes her as 'a woman of mystery who’s very measured'.

We Speak to Dora Nyaboke Who Plays the Icy Evangeline in Second Family Telenovela Project

East African Film Network July 9, 2023

By Jennifer Ochieng Published July 9, 2023 We catch up with the new villain...

CityBlue Panorama Hotel & Suites in Juba is a 72-key property upscale mid-market property located in the airport zone in Juba

Hotel Chain Opens Business in South Sudan and Tanzania

East African Film Network June 18, 2023

By Khalifa Hemed Published June 18, 2023 Two hotels are set to open in...

Participants in the 2nd Creative Producers’ Indaba at an industry sessions at the International Film Festival Rotterdam in January 2023. Pic by Jande Groen

African Film Producers’ Development Programme Invites Participants

East African Film Network June 8, 2023

By Sharlene Versfeld Published June 8, 2023 Submissions have opened for the third Creative...

The governments of Ethiopia and of The Netherlands, supported by World Bank, United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), United Nations Children Fund (UNICEF), and Children Investment Funds Foundation, call for the creation of a Groundwater Access Facility (GaFa) to sustainably use millions of cubic kilometres of untapped groundwater reservoirs in Eastern Africa, AKA The Horn of Africa, that is currently experiencing the worst drought in 73 years and is about to face its sixth consecutive failed rainy season.

Governments Call for Groundwater Access Facility to Boost New Solutions to Eastern African Drought

East African Film Network March 31, 2023

By Khalifa Hemed Published March 31, 2023 The governments of Ethiopia and of The...

Agriculture is the backbone of Burundi’s economy and is the primary livelihood for 90 per cent of the country’s population. However, the sector is characterized by over exploitation and degradation of land, significant post-harvest losses, unequal access to land, disease outbreaks, poor agricultural practices, and limited access to inputs and markets. The continuous impacts from climate change and the recent COVID19 pandemic has increased the number of people going to bed hungry.

Small-Scale Farmers Get Food Security Grant

East African Film Network March 29, 2023

By Irene Gaitirira Published March 29, 2023 International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) and...

The MoU was signed by Abdérahmane Berthé, AFRAA’s Secretary-General and Liz Aluvanze, KAAO’s Chief Executive Officer at Aero Club of East Africa in Wilson Airport in Nairobi.

African Airline Stakeholder Unions Forge Partnership

East African Film Network March 19, 2023

By Samuel Mbote Published March 19, 2023 African Airlines Association (AFRAA) and Kenya Association...

Jon Howell, CEO & Founder of AviaDev, says: “The synergies that flow from creating an airport real estate forum at the intersection of AHIF and AviaDev are incredibly compelling. Our mandate at AviaDev Africa is to improve air connectivity to, from and within the African continent and I am confident that this forum will lead to developing a more resilient and thriving African aviation ecosystem that will benefit the entire value chain.”

Nairobi to Host Forum that Connects African Airports with Real Estate Investors, Developers and Advisors

East African Film Network March 5, 2023

By Irene Gaitirira Published March 5, 2023 AviaDev Real Estate, a new platform that...

(From left to right) - Amit Thakker, Executive Chairman, Africa Health Business; Lanre Kolade, Group CEO, CSquared; Jamila Saidi, Head of Digital Commerce, Trade Department, UK Government; Henry Bonsu, African Business magazine; Stephen Ozoigbo, Senior Director, Emerging Economies, Arm; Cleo Eastabrook | Retail and Digital Commerce Lead – Trade Department, UK Government

British Government Hosts Africa’s Mobile and Digital Economy Ecosystem Leaders

East African Film Network February 28, 2023

By African Business Published February 28, 2023 Britain’s International Trade Department has hosted the...

African Development Bank Commits US$10 Billion to Turn Africa into Global Breadbasket

East African Film Network February 26, 2023

By African Development Bank Published February 26, 2023 African Development Bank (AfDB) will set...

As you wait to catch Susan on The Real Housewives of Nairobi from 23 February 2023, only on Showmax, get to know more about the 39-year-old lifestyle and beauty entrepreneur, from what her family thought about her joining the show to her unconditional love for hair.

She Brings Spice and Glam to Nairobi TV Show

East African Film Network February 22, 2023

By Jennifer Ochieng Published February 22, 2023 Susan Kaittany is posh, bold and savage....

Africa Video Streaming Platform Broadens Content Catalog with Six Live TV Channels

East African Film Network February 20, 2023

By Wi-flix Published February 20, 2023 Wi-flix, an African-based live streaming and subscriber video...

Africa’s Macroeconomic Performance and Outlook report released at the 36th African Union Summit in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.

Africa’s Leaders Pledge Action to Sustain Economic Recovery and Build Resilience

East African Film Network February 19, 2023

By African Development Bank Published February 19, 2023 African leaders have pledged to integrate...

Mukhtar Abdi Ogle from the Office of the President of Kenya, United States International University-Africa Vice Chancellor Margie Ensign and Hendrina Doroba, Education Division Manager with the African Development Bank, unveil the Coding for Employment Programme Centre of Excellence plaque

ICT Centre of Excellence to Boost Youth Digital Skills Opens in Kenya

East African Film Network February 16, 2023

By African Development Bank Published February 16, 2023 African Development Bank (AfDB) has opened...

All Africa Music Awards Announces Winners

East African Film Network January 21, 2023

By Abdi Ali Published January 21, 2023 The 8th annual All Africa Music Awards...

Francesco Rispoli, IFAD Country Director for Tanzania, says Food security and nutrition is both an indicator and a driver of inclusive economic growth and sustainable development. It is also an investment in the future.

Tanzania Builds Resilience for Small-Scale Farmers Against Climate Change

East African Film Network May 23, 2021

By Abdi Ali Published May 23, 2021 Tanzania and International Fund for Agricultural Development...

Junior Zerubabel Kwebiiha is expected to lead all commercial aspects of Fenix, including sales, distribution channels, business development, marketing, and customer experience, to ensure Fenix meets its ambitious global expansion plans.

Mobile Money Expert To Lead Renewable Energy Company

East African Film Network August 13, 2019

By Irene Gaitirira Published August 13, 2019 A Ugandan with experience in mobile money,...

Zanzibari Festival Backs Business to Boost Cultural Tourism

East African Film Network February 5, 2017

By Busara Promotions Published February 5, 2017 Sauti za Busara music festival kicks off...

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MultiChoice Africa and Uganda Sign MoU for Stronger Partnerships

Business Forum Celebrates Decade of Women’s Entrepreneurship with Conference and Awards

Corporate Lawyer and Body-Building Queen to Feature in Reality Show Series

Director General Inspects African Development Bank-Funded Projects in Burundi

Marriott International Brings Le Méridien to Zanzibar

Uganda’s License Plate Tracking System Jeopardizes Right to Privacy

Twende the Bike-Riding Pangolin Animated Series Star Says Acting for Nieces and Nephews

Travel and Tourism Could Inject US$350 Billion Into Africa’s Economy

African Development Bank supports Tanzania’s Small Horticultural Businesses

Tanzania Signs Billion Dollar Deals with Australia and USA

Investigate Human Rights Violation in Ethiopia

Kenyan Crime Drama Ends

Rwandan Joins UN Agricultural Development Agency as Vice-President

Kenya’s Businesses to Benefit from Pan-African Trade Growth

Film on Witchcraft Set for Worldwide Release

We Speak to Dora Nyaboke Who Plays the Icy Evangeline in Second Family Telenovela Project

Hotel Chain Opens Business in South Sudan and Tanzania

African Film Producers’ Development Programme Invites Participants

Governments Call for Groundwater Access Facility to Boost New Solutions to Eastern African Drought

Small-Scale Farmers Get Food Security Grant

African Airline Stakeholder Unions Forge Partnership

Nairobi to Host Forum that Connects African Airports with Real Estate Investors, Developers and Advisors

British Government Hosts Africa’s Mobile and Digital Economy Ecosystem Leaders

African Development Bank Commits US$10 Billion to Turn Africa into Global Breadbasket

She Brings Spice and Glam to Nairobi TV Show

Africa’s Leaders Pledge Action to Sustain Economic Recovery and Build Resilience

ICT Centre of Excellence to Boost Youth Digital Skills Opens in Kenya

All Africa Music Awards Announces Winners

Tanzania Builds Resilience for Small-Scale Farmers Against Climate Change

Mobile Money Expert To Lead Renewable Energy Company

Zanzibari Festival Backs Business to Boost Cultural Tourism

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