'Give SA its own fracking agency’

 There is a clean future without coal-fired power stations in South Africa. It is a future in which wind and solar plants feed power into the national grid for 80% of the year. These will be backed up by gas-fired generators. But the dangers of getting that gas out of the ground means a patient process has to be followed to answer any questions and quell concerns.   That’s because South Africa refused to join most other countries in rushing to embrace hydraulic.... Read more »

Posted on : Monday , 17th October 2016

Rwanda: Govt Secures Rwf16 Billion to Boost Health Sector

 Government and the Kingdom of Belgium have signed a financial agreement to support the health sector.   The financial agreement worth Euros18 million (about Rwf16 billion) will be channelled through the Ministry of Health, according to Claver Gatete, Minister for Finance and Economic Planning.   Gatete said this yesterday during the signing ceremony held in Kigali, where he stated that the money is part of the ongoing healthcare programmes worth Euros 52 million.... Read more »

Posted on : Monday , 17th October 2016

East Africa: EALA Pushes Regional Governments to Allocate More Resources Into Agriculture

 The East African Legislative Assembly (Eala) has tasked regional member countries to allocate more resources into the agricultural sector.   The legislators sitting in Zanzibar further said that member states should also ensure that the legal and regulatory frameworks that are responsive to the needs of the smallholder farmers, youth and women are catered for.   Uganda's Representative Mr Mike Sebalu said the relations between the Assembly and farmers'.... Read more »

Posted on : Monday , 17th October 2016

Fix taxation to enhance Kenya competitiveness

Statistics indicate that within Africa, Kenya is the second largest destination for Foreign Direct Investments standing at 12.6 per cent compared to South Africa’s 17.1 per cent.   Nairobi as a City has fared even better, now sitting prettily in position one across Africa having overtaken Johannesburg.   Kenya has done well in the last two years on this account – in fact very well indeed bearing in mind the significant turbulence that we have seen coming from.... Read more »

Posted on : Saturday , 15th October 2016

Kenyan firm buys Tanzanian drugs manufacturer

Catalyst Principal Partners, a Kenyan private equity firm, has bought a controlling stake in Tanzanian pharmaceutical company Zenufa Laboratories. The acquisition of Zenufa is Catalyst’s fourth investment in Tanzania and second investment in the healthcare sector. In 2014, it acquired Kenya’s Mimosa Pharmacy, which was later rebranded Goodlife Pharmacy and has rolled out across the region. The $125 million (Sh12.5 billion) private equity firm is making waves in the.... Read more »

Posted on : Saturday , 15th October 2016

Lake Turkana wind power project in Kenya stays on track

As Mega wind farm in Kenya which is the Lake Turkana Wind Power Project- rises from the arid landscape of northwest Kenya’s Marsabit County,one thing is certain-the wind project will not only transform the country’s energy prospects but Africa’s energy landscape.   Seen as a viable project, technology giant Google announced that it was buying 12.5 per cent stake of Africa’s largest wind farm that is the Lake Turkana Wind Power construction project in.... Read more »

Posted on : Saturday , 15th October 2016

Akon Gets $1 Billion From China For His Light Africa Initiative

 Akon has received over 1 Billion dollars in investment from China for his 'Lighting Africa' initiative. Hip Hop Star Akon received the investment when both Europe and the USA turned him down. The new investment will help 'Lighting Africa' initiative bring education and the means for Africa to build their own economy without the exploitation from foreign countries.   China’s influence in Africa is growing at an unprecedented rate. Both the Chinese government and its.... Read more »

Posted on : Saturday , 15th October 2016

Chandaria Industries to construct US$ 50m toilet paper manufacturing plant

Chandaria Industries is currently planning to construct a US$ 50m toilet paper manufacturing plant in a move to double its monthly output for toilet rolls and tissue products.   The initiative came to birth after the family owned company acquired 29 acres of land at Tatu Industrial Park, where the new factory will be constructed.   Chandaria Group Chief Executive, Mr. Darshan Chandaria confirmed the news and said that once completed, the new facility will be one of the.... Read more »

Posted on : Saturday , 15th October 2016

South African construction firms to pay US$90M into development fund

A total of Six South African construction firms will contribute a total of 1.25 bn rand ($90 million) in the next 12 years towards a fund kitty towards skill development in the construction sector and give black workers a much bigger role, a cabinet minister said recently.   Ebrahim Patel, the Economic Development Minister said this voluntary contribution by the construction companies would be in addition to a 1.4 bn rand (US$98.1mn) penalty that was introduced by antitrust.... Read more »

Posted on : Saturday , 15th October 2016

Printing Inks Market in South Africa to Reach US$ 155.13 Mn by 2024

 The printing inks market in South Africa is highly fragmented and the top six companies cumulatively accounted for more than 60% in 2015. These companies are New Africa Inks (Pty) Limited, Constantia Printing Inks, Hi-Tech Inks (Pty) Ltd., Flint Group South Africa Ltd., Hostmann-Steinberg South Africa (Pty) Ltd., and NUtec Digital Ink (Pty) Ltd. Transparency Market Research finds that the penetration of global players is likely to create stiff competition for the domestic.... Read more »

Posted on : Monday , 17th October 2016

Tanzania: Sh100 Billion Grant From China Boost for Tanzania

 Dar es Salaam — The government has received a grant of Sh97 billion from China in support of development of education, seaports, health and airline security.   The Minister of Industry, Trade and Investment, Mr Charles Mwijage and the deputy permanent secretary in the Ministry of Finance and Planning, Ms Dorothy Mwanyika signed the document on behalf of the Government of Tanzania while China was represented by its Vice Minister for Commerce, Mr Qian.... Read more »

Posted on : Saturday , 15th October 2016

Set Up of US$ 30m milk processing factory in Kenya

 A US$ 30m milk processing factory in Kenya is set to be operational in Nakuru, Kenya. It is being constructed by Sameer Agriculture & Livestock Limited (SALL), a company owned by billionaire businessman Naushad Merali.   The initiative of the construction of the dairy processing plant is expected to increase the competition in the dairy sector which is growing at a high rate and also create employment.   SALL CEO Mr. Sameer Merali confirmed the reports and said.... Read more »

Posted on : Saturday , 15th October 2016