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East Africa: Researchers Confirm Khat's Medicinal Properties, Potential for Billion Dollar Industry

Khat, which was banned by the United Kingdom in 2014, is not as bad after all, at least going by a recent study commissioned by Kenya.

The study, which involved more than 800 people residing in major khat growing areas of the country, was the first large study that looked at the public health impacts of the plant. Its results? Khat has medicinal properties that could be a game changer in the region's health and economic sector.

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Posted on : Thursday , 2nd March 2017

Tanzania: PM Asks Public Institutions to Get Profitable, Boost State Coffers

Prime Minister Kassim Majaliwa has instructed parastatal organizations to form partnerships among themselves and with the private sector to implement key projects towards realization of the industry-led economy, outlined in the Second Five-Year Development Plan (FYDP II).

Funds amounting to 107trl/- will be required to undertake the ambitious plan spanning 2016/17 - 2020/21, with the theme; "Nurturing Industrialisation for Economic Transformation an.... Read more »

Posted on : Thursday , 2nd March 2017

Tanzania: Dar Scientists Make Aflatoxin Breakthrough

Aflatoxin, a major food poisoning fungal infestation that claims hundreds of Tanzanian lives may soon cease to be a major threat following new breakthroughs as the country's scientists finalize on-farm tests aimed at controlling its spread.

The toxic compounds produced by the green mold fungus, which can cause liver damage and cancer, occasions losses of up to 550bn/- annually, and kills at least 3,000 people within that period.

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Posted on : Thursday , 2nd March 2017

Ethiopia: Focus on Domestic Production to Boost Industrial Development

State Minister of Industry Dr. Alemu Sime pinpointed that the country is emulating the experiences of China and South Korea to promote domestic production and foster its industrial development.

This was disclosed during a recent visit of senior government officials to HANSOM KINFENGDA Manufacturing - a Chinese company located at Eastern Industrial Zone engaged in producing special type of corrugated pipes .

Following the vi.... Read more »

Posted on : Thursday , 2nd March 2017

Ethiopia: Prioritizing Skilled Labour Through Improved Education Infrastructure

Of late, Prime Minister Hailemariam Desalegn had laid a cornerstone for the construction of Borena University in Borena Zone, Oromia State. As the premier spoke after the groundbreaking ceremony, the construction of the university will assist in preserving the cultural values of the pastoral communities, and thereby to address their socio-economic issues.

In fact, efforts have been well undergoing in Ethiopia to make the content and the organization of e.... Read more »

Posted on : Thursday , 2nd March 2017

Kenya: Lands Ministry Unveils Plan to Streamline Urbanisation and Land Use

Nairobi — A National Spatial Structure (NSS) expected to guide physical planning in the country has been unveiled.

The structure which is contained in the National Spatial Plan (NSP) for the 2015-2045 period was launched on Wednesday by the Cabinet Secretary in the Ministry of Lands and Physical Planning (MOLPP) Jacob Kaimenyi.

Speaking during the launch, Kaimenyi said the blueprint will henceforth guide three areas o.... Read more »

Posted on : Thursday , 2nd March 2017

Ethiopia, South Sudan Ink Deal to Build Major Link Roads

Ethiopia Prime Minister Hailemariam Desalegn and South Sudanese President Salva Kiir Friday signed several bilateral agreements among them the construction of two major link roads.

The two leaders agreed to prioritise the construction of the Gambella-Pagak-Palouge and Dima-Raad-Boma-Bor roads that link the neighbouring countries.

The roads will link southern and central Ethiopia to Bor in central South Sudan and further nor.... Read more »

Posted on : Thursday , 2nd March 2017

Rwanda Excels in 2017 World Bank 'Doing Business' Report

The 2017 World Bank Doing Business Report has ranked Rwanda 2nd in Africa after Mauritius. And globally, Rwanda has improved six places ranking 56th out of 190 countries.

The latest World Bank report was released Tuesday.

The rankings also indicate that Rwanda reduced the gap between the country Mauritius from 30 places last year to only seven places.

Botswana came in third place in Africa and.... Read more »

Posted on : Wednesday , 1st March 2017

Tanzania Strategic Cities Project Gets $130 Million World Bank Boost

Dar es Salaam — The World Bank Group commitment to continue supporting Tanzania was reaffirmed on Monday after it approved $130 million (Sh275 billion) aimed at financing the Tanzania Strategic Cities Project (TSCP).

The project, which is going on, started in 2010 in different cities and towns across the country.

Initially, the project was estimated to cost a total of $175.5 million (about Sh370 billion).

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Posted on : Wednesday , 1st March 2017

Ethiopia: Climate Insurance Protecting Farmers from Losses

In late October 2015 in Ethiopia, a total of 12,000 smallholder farmers in four regions started to benefit from this nation's first weather index insurance claims payment to cover the loss for the previous year's crop failure due to El Nino. The weather index insurance claims paid out 2.6 million birr covering a total of around the selected smallholder farmers in Oromia, Gambella, Benishangul Gumuz and Tigray regions. The pilot insurance initiative is supported by UNDP/GEF and the.... Read more »

Posted on : Wednesday , 1st March 2017

Ethiopia: Algerian Firm Cevital Signs MOU to Construct Three Factories in Ethiopia

Cevital, an Algerian company, has signed a memorandum of understanding with the Ministry of Public Enterprises to construct three factories.

Cevital is a private company that is active in different sectors including railways, and manufacturing. The company earns four billion dollars a year. The MoU was signed on February 24, 2017, at the office of the Ministry of Public Enterprises, in the presence of Girma Amente (PhD), minister of Public Enterprises, a.... Read more »

Posted on : Wednesday , 1st March 2017

Kenyan Youngsters Win Award in Germany for Innovative Healthcare Plan

Almost half of all Kenyans can't afford to consult a doctor when they fall sick. A team of young Kenyan IT specialists came up with a prize-winning plan to change that.

Ethredah Chao had just 72 hours to find a solution to one of Kenya's biggest problems.

"Almost half of the Kenyan population lives below the poverty line. That means that they cannot afford basic healthcare services," Chao told DW.

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Posted on : Wednesday , 1st March 2017

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