Autochek, the automotive technology business that facilitates vehicle finance across Africa, and ROAM Africa (Ringier One Africa Media) have agreed for Autochek to purchase the automotive markets Cheki Kenya and Cheki Uganda as Autochek grows deeper into the African market.
East Africa's expanding industry is positioned as a vital car finance centre, with credit penetration in Kenya at 27.5 percent, much greater than the West African market, which sits at 5 percent, and Autoc.... Read more »
Posted on : Friday , 24th September 2021
The colonial past of Sub-Saharan Africa has impacted the growth, development, and ownership structure of its forest and wood products business, particularly the wood processing sector.
The placement of wood processing plants corresponds to the availability of raw materials. As a result, the vast majority of current processing plants are in West and Central Africa. Kenya looks to be the leading producer of processed wood in East Africa. South Africa is the most imp.... Read more »
Posted on : Friday , 24th September 2021
President Uhuru Kenyatta met with his Estonian counterpart Kersti Kaljulaid, who was in town. Kaljulaid was in Kenya for a three-day official visit.
During the conversation, the two heads of state saw the signing of a bilateral framework of cooperation on Political Consultations, Health, and an environmental letter of intent.
"Several issues of common importance to Kenya and Estonia were also discussed," according to State House spokeswoman Kanz.... Read more »
Posted on : Thursday , 23rd September 2021
Tanzania's ratification of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) would enhance the country's international trade.
According to business analysts, it will act as a platform for increasing Tanzania's commerce with Africa, which is now at 15%.
"About 80% of our commerce is with nations outside Africa," said an Arusha-based economist who applauded the decision. The agreement, which was confirmed by the government last Thursday, would incr.... Read more »
Posted on : Thursday , 23rd September 2021
At a ceremony, the American Apparel & Footwear Association (AAFA) and the Kenya Association of Manufacturers (KAM) signed a memorandum of agreement. They have committed to work together on policy issues of common relevance to their membership, such as collaborative advocacy and information exchange on industry best practices.
The United States and Kenya have lately indicated an interest in boosting bilateral trade and investment. Negotiations between the Unite.... Read more »
Posted on : Thursday , 23rd September 2021
Britam Holdings Plc recorded a net profit of KSh 376.3 Million at the close of the 6 months ended on 30th June 2021 compared to a loss of KSh 1.6 Billion in the 1st half of last year.
The Group also posted a pre-tax profit of KSh 647 Million at the end of 30th June 2021 compared to a pre-tax loss of KSh 2.3 Billion in H1, 2020.
The Group's investment income was up 35 per cent to KSh 4.9 Million due to improved performance of equities at the Nair.... Read more »
Posted on : Wednesday , 29th September 2021
NCBA has reported a 77 per cent increase in its half year net profit to KSh4.7 billion compared to KSh2.6 billion posted in the same period in 2020, due to increased lending activity.
The bank's total interest income, which is the primary source of revenue, climbed by 9 per cent to KSh22.5 billion at the end of the half-year period from KSh20.7 billion in the same period last year. Total non-interest income grew to KSh10.7 billion in the first 6 months of 2021 fro.... Read more »
Posted on : Wednesday , 29th September 2021
AstraZeneca is taking the lead in chronic illness management in Africa after partnering with the Pharmaceutical Society of Kenya (PSK) to establish the Kamba Ya Shanga project – a pharmacy-led end-to-end digitally integrated patient solution.
The collaboration is part of a shared vision and commitment to working toward a future in which all people have access to long-term healthcare solutions for life-changing treatments.
The COVID-19 pan.... Read more »
Posted on : Wednesday , 22nd September 2021
Following a recent visit to the site of the Stiegler's Gorge hydroelectric dam, Medard Kalemani, the Tanzanian Minister of Energy, accompanied by Assem Gazzer, his Egyptian counterpart in charge of public works gave an update on the progress of the project. According to the official, the project is already 62.7 per cent complete. The work is currently focused on the installation of the draft tubes at the base of the 9th turbine, which will evacuate water from the electricity generat.... Read more »
Posted on : Tuesday , 16th November 2021
Installation of 27 transformers to increase transmission voltage of electricity produced at the Julius Nyerere Hydro Electric Power Project in Tanzania has started.
Once completed the new transformers will increase the transmission voltage from 15kV to 400kV. Also known as the Stiegler Gorge Dam and the Rufiji Hydroelectric Power Project, the project is planned to eventually have an installed capacity 2,100 megawatt and produce 5,9GWh of power a year.
.... Read more »
Posted on : Wednesday , 22nd September 2021
The hunt for a brand owner partner, which partners Dow and Mr Green Africa think would finish the loop by enabling the use of recyclable flexible packaging in real applications, has begun in the second phase of a collaboration formed to remove inequities in recycling infrastructure in Kenya.
The alliance, which was officially established in November 2019 in Nairobi, Kenya during Dow's Project Butterfly event, aims to promote awareness of the plastics waste issue, .... Read more »
Posted on : Wednesday , 22nd September 2021
Three African countries are now benefiting from an international project. The "Circular Plastics Project" involves collecting plastic garbage in low and middle-income nations and using 3D printing to turn it into agricultural implements. Researchers at Loughborough University in England are leading the initiative.
Plastic pollution is still a problem throughout Africa. The "Circular Plastics Project" is one of the methods presented to address this issue. Plastic g.... Read more »
Posted on : Wednesday , 22nd September 2021
EXPOGROUP Supports The GO GREEN campaign across the globe. Grow a plant every weekend and enjoy it grow !Expogroup is a full service exhibition organiser with over 29 years experience in International.Trade Exhibitions and Events. Our current portfolio includes 25 annual exhibitions from a diverse range of industries being held across the Middle East & Africa.
EXPOGROUP © 1996 - 2025 | Privacy PolicyJoin our mailing list and receive latest news and advice from us in our monthly Newsletter
Yes, I would like to receive Expogroup E-newsletters
