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Tanesco Project To Surpass Early Investor Expectations

 
The Tanzania Electricity Supply Company (Tanesco) have committed themselves to provide an abundant stream of power to any large-scale investors with an interest in the Ruvuma Region.
 
Tanesco Ruvuma Regional Manager, Eng. Patrick Lwesya assured power supply in abundance to the Ruvuma region, once work on the Makambako-Songea transmission line is completed. He was quoted saying “People of Ruvuma will no longer experience power .... Read more »

Posted on : Tuesday , 17th October 2017

US$ 13 Million Mihrab Building Now Open in Nairobi

 US$ 13m development FCB Mihrab will soon be open to the general public. The building has been designed to portray Islamic values and is already available for occupation.

 
The building will be on Lenana Road in Kilmani, Nairobi. The building will be a symbol of purity and goodness in accordance with Islamic culture. The building is situated in an up-scale rapidly developing locale.
 
Mihrab Development Project Administrat.... Read more »

Posted on : Monday , 16th October 2017

Huge Scope for Digital Financing in Africa

 Financial sector players have revealed that co-operation between telecommunication companies and microfinance banks are yet to be achieved. This co-operation was planned with the hope of coming up with new products and services that would further boost funding for micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs).

 
Micro-financiers will have a critical role to play in the development of MSMEs and in a broader sense also in the development of the nation as.... Read more »

Posted on : Monday , 16th October 2017

Paul Kagame Condemns Corruption and Its Foreign Roots

 The President of Rwanda, Paul Kagame has rejected the idea that Africa is characterized by corruption, which is rife in its institutions today. He instead chose to highlight the role played by non-African entities and their involvements in corruption, smuggling and other illegal practices on the continent.

 
At the UN General Assembly in New York, Kagame urged the rest of the world to see Africa as more of a partner than anything else. He said &ldquo.... Read more »

Posted on : Monday , 16th October 2017

Helium Reserve in Tanzania Hailed As A Game-Changer

 An enormous new helium reserve has been identified in Tanzania. Its size has been estimated to be twice that of what it was originally thought to be.

 
Helium is an essential component of the gas mixture that is needed for deep technical diving.
 
It is not a narcotic like nitrogen and is used by divers to control the volume of nitrogen in the mixture or even eradicate it completely leaving behind only a mix of oxygen and.... Read more »

Posted on : Friday , 13th October 2017

His Highness the Aga Khan Continues to Support Development in Tanzania

 His Highness, The Aga Khan, Founder and Chairman of the Aga Khan Development Network (AKDN) has promised Tanzanian President John Magufuli that his network will work to further expand the Dar es Salaam, Aga Khan Hospital and also build a new University in Arusha.

 
His Highness disclosed further details by informing that the number of beds in the Aga Khan Hospital will be increased to 172 from 72.
 
 “We will a.... Read more »

Posted on : Friday , 13th October 2017

Hilton to Develop 100 New Hotels in Africa

Hilton Hotels are in the process of rebranding Nairobi’s Amber Hotel, with an overarching plan of opening 100 new hotels in Kenya with a Sh5.2 billion ($50 million) investment.

 
Hilton released a statement yesterday informing that the Gong Road Hotel is progressing well and is scheduled to open at the end of this year. 
 
This new project will be named DoubleTree by Hilton.
 
 Amber.... Read more »

Posted on : Friday , 13th October 2017

Movenpick Advance Growth Agenda in East Africa

 Movenpick Hotels and Resorts have begun with the construction of an upscale 160-key Hotel in Abidjan.

The foundation was laid on October 7th with the hotel set to open in 2020. This new development will further the Swiss hospitality firm’s agenda in the Sub-Saharan region.
 
This will be the company’s first property in Côte d’Ivoire with four other active projects upcoming in the region.  The others being Move.... Read more »

Posted on : Friday , 13th October 2017

Agricultural Sector in Kenya to Receive a Boost

 Kenyan President Uhuru Kenyatta has revealed his plan for improving food security and also measures to assist farmers with issues regarding climate change and drought.

 
The president has also revealed that the government will spend as much as Sh 6 billion on purchasing maize from farmers under the conditions of the food security reserve in 2017/18 season. This will be done to see that the prices of flour remain affordable throughout and to fight hun.... Read more »

Posted on : Friday , 13th October 2017

Oil Discovery in Kajiado is God's Blessing Says Lenku

An exploration process is set to begin in the village of Kajiado’s Inkokirding’a after the discovery of gas in the region last week.
 
George Igunza, A Senior Geothermal Development Company geochemist made the announcement on Tuesday; he also revealed that a gas sample from the borehole at a farm in the Kipeto plateau had undergone analysis successfully. 
 
The analysis revealed the presence of pure methane.... Read more »

Posted on : Friday , 13th October 2017

UNAIDS - Occupational Safety in Medical Sector of Prime Importance

UNAIDS Country Director for Kenya, Janine Jacobi has called for reinforcements in the country’s workforce to put an end to HIV as a major public health threat by 2030.

Jacobi also spoke about the stigma and discrimination that health workers, infected by HIV face today while also revealing the good work done by UNAIDS and their partners to solve this issue. Jacobi made these remarks at a forum to discuss occupational hazards, safety, and health of doctors and medical s.... Read more »

Posted on : Thursday , 12th October 2017

German Company Wilo to Open Shop in Kenya

 Wilo, A German Water Pumps, and pump systems manufacturer will soon open an assembly plant in Nairobi, Kenya. The plant will be expected to serve the needs of the whole East African market.

 
The firm’s Country Manager Belete Asnake confirmed that the plant will be fully functional by 2020. He also revealed that the firm’s regional office currently hires 20 people but that number is expected to rise rapidly with the company targeting a 25.... Read more »

Posted on : Thursday , 12th October 2017



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