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 U.S. Ambassador to Ethiopia Patricia M. Haslach joined President Mulatu Teshome at the Origin Africa presents: Africa Sourcing and Fashion Week trade expo to promote East African countries as sourcing and investment destinations for international buyers of apparel, textile, leather, and hom . . .

 According to the Bank of Tanzania (BoT) monthly economic review, strong credit was extended to manufacturing, hotels and restaurants and transport and communication activities.   During the month under review, credit extended to agriculture increased to 12.9 per cent compared to 6.0 per . . .

Kampala — National Social Security Fund (NSSF) will invest in public infrastructure and small and medium enterprises, managing director Richard Byarugaba has revealed.   Speaking at the annual members meeting in Kampala yesterday, Mr Byarugaba told members that the development is includ . . .

 Addressing the Kenya’s National Assembly in the capital, Nairobi, President Kikwete said the growth in trade between the two countries demonstrated how much the two countries’ contribution is critical to the greater EAC integration agenda.   “I am told trade between ou . . .

 Kenya is Tanzania’s leading trade partner in East Africa. This is according to Tanzanian President Jakaya Mrisho Kikwete.   During his address to the joint Parliamentary sitting of the National Assembly and the Senate on Tuesday, Kikwete said figures put trade between East African . . .