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Rwanda Ranked Third Least Corrupt Country in Africa

The Government has welcomed the new ranking of the global Corruption Perception Index with officials promising to score higher next time.

The Corruption Perception Index, released yesterday in Kigali, placed Rwanda alongside Mauritius as third least corrupt country in sub-Saharan Africa.

The annual report, produced by Transparency International, ranked Rwanda 50th least corrupt country globally, retaining the same 54 per ce.... Read more »

Posted on : Wednesday , 1st February 2017

Rwanda: New Housing Project Launched for Vulnerable Residents

A project to construct model housing units for vulnerable residents was launched on Saturday in Kicukiro District during the monthly community work, Umuganda.

The project, that will in its first phase see the construction of 40 modern housing units to be handed over to the most needy, will be implemented by the district authorities in partnership with the National Bank of Rwanda (BNR).

The housing project is part of the Int.... Read more »

Posted on : Wednesday , 1st February 2017

Dangote Eyeing Lucrative Sugar Sector in Ethiopia

Prime Minister Hailemariam Dessalegn conferred with the Nigerian business tycoon Aliko Dangote Friday.

During the course of the meeting, the premier assured the African billionaire that his government is fully committed to support the Group in the efforts towards diversifying its investments.

He said that government encourages companies such as the Dangote Group to engage in Ethiopia so as to boost employment opportunities .... Read more »

Posted on : Wednesday , 1st February 2017

Ethiopia: Dangote to Setup Packaging Plant for its Cement Bags

Prime Minister Hailemariam Dessalegn conferred with the Nigerian business tycoon Aliko Dangote Friday.

During the course of the meeting, the premier assured the African billionaire that his government is fully committed to support the Group in the efforts towards diversifying its investments.

He said that government encourages companies such as the Dangote Group to engage in Ethiopia so as to boost employment opportunities .... Read more »

Posted on : Wednesday , 1st February 2017

Kenya: New Rule to Check Unnecessary Medical Referrals Abroad

A doctor will from now on only refer a patient abroad for treatment if there is evidence that hospitals in the country lack the capacity to take care of them.

The new measures, published Monday, are meant to put strict measures on international referral and to protect patients from rogue doctors who misadvise them to seek treatment abroad in exchange for kickbacks.

In the new guidelines, drawn up by Health Cabinet Secretary.... Read more »

Posted on : Wednesday , 1st February 2017

Kenya: Farmers Unhappy with Ban on Maize Exports

The government is headed for a collision course with maize farmers in the North Rift after a presidential directive that banned export of the cereal citing the biting shortage.

Growers now want the prices of maize increased or they be allowed to sell to the highest bidder given the current supply and demand situation.

Farmers are unhappy with the order that restricts them to selling their produce within the country, saying .... Read more »

Posted on : Wednesday , 1st February 2017

Tanzania: Appoint Experts to Small Industries to Boost Production - Factory Owner

Moshi — The government has been requested to send experts to small-scale industries to improve increased production to boost the country's industrialisation process.

The call was made by the Managing Director of the Moshi-based JayJey Industry, Humphrey Mosha. He said highly skilled experts are needed to enable industries increase production. "We have many experts in our universities and ministries who can help in revitalising the industrial s.... Read more »

Posted on : Wednesday , 1st February 2017

Tanzania: Rescued Miners Discharged from Hospital

Geita — All the 15 miners who were trapped in a mine pit at Nyarugusu for four days and rushed to Geita Regional Hospital here on Sunday were discharged yesterday.

However, the record treatment speed seemed not to have pleased family members of some of the victims who found the treatment 'too fast', wishing they had stayed longer for more observation.

In less than 24 hours of their stay at the medical facility, the yo.... Read more »

Posted on : Wednesday , 1st February 2017

Tanzania: Zanzibar Announces Ban on Sand Mining

Zanzibar — Zanzibar Minister of Agriculture, Natural Resources, Livestock and Fisheries, Hamad Rashid Mohamed, on Sunday announced a ban on sand mining after several studies have proved that the twin islands experience scarcity.

"Honestly, Zanzibar has run out of sand," the minister told a press conference, appealing to the media to help spread the message to the public about the new challenge in the construction industry. "We don't .... Read more »

Posted on : Wednesday , 1st February 2017

Tanzania: Affordable Power, Reliable Infrastructure Vital for Economic Growth

Affordable energy supply and reliable infrastructure are the main pillars in building up the country's economy.

As the Fifth Phase Government gears on building an industrial driven-economy, there is need for improving infrastructure to enable business activities to take place in ideal environments.

Among important areas that boost country's economy include active and fully operational ports, reliable roads, railways and man.... Read more »

Posted on : Wednesday , 1st February 2017

Tanzania: Affordable Energy, Reliable Infrastructure Key for Economic Growth

Affordable energy supply and reliable infrastructure are the main pillars in building up the country's economy.

As the Fifth Phase Government gears on building an industrial driven-economy, there is need for improving infrastructure to enable business activities to take place in ideal environments.

Among important areas that boost country's economy include active and fully operational ports, reliable roads, railways and man.... Read more »

Posted on : Wednesday , 1st February 2017

Africa: President of Guinea Becomes New AU Chairperson

Guinea's President Alpha Conde has taken over as the new chairperson of the African Union from Chad President Idris Deby who on Monday completed his one year term at the helm of the continental body.

Conde was elected Monday morning by the African Heads of State present at the Opening of the African Union Summit General assembly underway in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.

The chair of the AU is held on a rotational basis among the f.... Read more »

Posted on : Tuesday , 31st January 2017

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