Volkswagen Rolls Into Kenya, Rwanda As Part of Africa Expansion

NAIROBI: Volkswagen on Wednesday opened a new assembly plant in Kenya and launched plans for a ride-sharing service in Rwanda as it seeks to take advantage of surging car demand in Africa. The German car manufacturer's move into East Africa comes just weeks after it signed a deal to build an assembly plant in Algeria.   "Overall car sales in Africa are bound to rise by 40 percent within the next five years, that is why we are expanding our business," said Volkswagen.... Read more »

Posted on : Thursday , 22nd December 2016

Tanzania: Chinese Firm Wins Power Plant EPC Contract

Aim-listed Kibo Mining has awarded the Engineering, Procurement and Construction (EPC) contract for the construction of the power plant element of the Mbeya coal-to-power project (MCPP) to Chinese contractor, SEPCO III.   Located in Tanzania, the MCPP includes a 250 - 350 MW mine mouth power plant. "Signing the EPC Cover Agreement is the most decisive step forward to date in the development of the MCPP," said Kibo's CEO, Louis Coetzee.   "With certainty on.... Read more »

Posted on : Thursday , 22nd December 2016

Ethiopia: Investment in Dairy Farms to Boost Foreign Currency

Ethiopia is encouraging investment in meat and meat product export as part of effort to increase hard currency earning. Last week, a two-day tour to major abattoir investment at Dukem, Modjo, Zeway and Adami Tulu of Oromia State has taken place organized for media partners by Ethiopian Meat and Dairy Industry Development Institute that flickers a gleaming hope that the nation is on the right track to utilize its livestock potential.   As a country which has a huge potential in.... Read more »

Posted on : Thursday , 22nd December 2016

Exploration Activities in East Africa to Rise in 2017 as Global Prices Recover

Oil and gas exploration activities in East Africa are expected to rise in 2017 as global confidence in the sector increases with improving prices.   London-based Wood Mackenzie (Woodmac) energy, metals and mining consultancy firm, expects a resurgence of activities in the region, as explorers create more value by drilling wells when crude oil prices on the international market begin to rise.   Crude prices had risen to $53.24 per barrel by December 12 due to the recent.... Read more »

Posted on : Thursday , 22nd December 2016

East Africa: As Global Prices Recover, Oil & Gas Explorations Set to Increase in 2017

Oil and gas exploration activities in East Africa are expected to rise in 2017 as global confidence in the sector increases with improving prices.   London-based Wood Mackenzie (Woodmac) energy, metals and mining consultancy firm, expects a resurgence of activities in the region, as explorers create more value by drilling wells when crude oil prices on the international market begin to rise.   Crude prices had risen to $53.24 per barrel by December 12 due to the recent.... Read more »

Posted on : Thursday , 22nd December 2016

East Africa Leads the Way in Post-Harvest Loss Reduction

East Africa Region is expected to hold Postharvest Technology congress next year to address and reduce the level of loss that account for more than 30 per cent of the food produced for human consumption.   The Inter Region Economic Network (IREN), Chief Executive Officer Mr James Shikwati said the first ever 'East Africa Postharvest Technology' congress and challenge will be held in Nairobi, Kenya toward the end of next year's quarter one.   "This competition will.... Read more »

Posted on : Thursday , 22nd December 2016

Horticulture Projects Have Potential

 Maun — North West councillors have been implored to encourage farmers to conduct horticultural projects in a commercial way. They were informed that although the district had a reasonable substantial amount of surface water, it continued to be one of those not doing enough in horticulture. Council chairperson, Mr Reaboka Mbulawa told councillors that the district had a total of 48 operational projects out of 60 allocated. He said this resulted in shortage of vegetables.... Read more »

Posted on : Thursday , 22nd December 2016

Tanzania: Promising Power Transmission Projects in the Pipeline

Dodoma — The Tanzania Electric Supply Company (Tanesco) is mulling over a number of power transmission projects, which would enable the country to have a power transmission ring.   The National Power Backbone project coordinator, Mr Khalid James, said here yesterday that the scheme would involve connecting the southern regions of Lindi and Mtwara in the national power grid.   Mr James elaborated that the transmission network would enable Tanzania to tap into the.... Read more »

Posted on : Thursday , 22nd December 2016

Largest Jaguar land rover dealer opens in SA

 Sandton is now home to the newest and largest Jaguar Land Rover retailer in South Africa. The all-new, "state-of-the-art" facility is the latest milestone in the company's continued expansion of its national network. Jaguar Land Rover Sandton is situated at 161 Rivonia Road, one of the major arterial routes to the financial capital. Customers in Johannesburg’s affluent northern suburbs will now find both the Jaguar and Land Rover brands in a shared sales and.... Read more »

Posted on : Thursday , 22nd December 2016

Tanzania: 10 Districts to Get Modern Court Buildings

Sumbawanga — Chief Justice Mohamed Chande Othman said here that the 12.3bn/- given to the judiciary by President John Magufuli for building and rehabilitating courts has enabled ten districts to have modern buildings.   The Chief Justice revealed this when he met Rukwa Regional Commissioner (RC) Zelothe Steven and when he addressed court senior workers from Rukwa and Katavi regions during a meeting held here. He said the ten court buildings are planned for completion in.... Read more »

Posted on : Wednesday , 21st December 2016

Saudi Arabia Keen On Energy Deals with Ethiopia

A Saudi Arabian delegation visited GERD and received briefings on the construction of the dam.   A high-level Saudi delegation visited the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD) during its three-day state visit to Ethiopia and received updates by Project Manager Eng. Simegnew Bekele.   The delegation, led by the Royal Kingdom of Saudi Arabia Court senior Advisor and Saudi Development Fund Board Chairperson Ahmed Alkhateeb, had discussions with Prime Minister Hailemariam.... Read more »

Posted on : Wednesday , 21st December 2016

Rwanda: Manufacturing Sector to See 30% Growth

The following five years will see the manufacturing sector grow by 30%, the Chairperson of the Private Sector Federation, Benjamin Gasamagera, has said.    Gasamagera, who was talking at the opening of the second edition of Made-in-Rwanda show at Expo Grounds in Gikondo, recommended that for Rwandan products to be more competent, a few more measures need to be taken.    "The Government should give Made-in-Rwanda products like construction materials and.... Read more »

Posted on : Wednesday , 21st December 2016