Tanzania: Govt Looks for Mining Sector to Spur Growth

 Tanzania aspires to see the mining sector contributes up to 10 percent to the economy through value addition and beneficiation so as to spur growth and development.   The Deputy Permanent Secretary at the Ministry of Energy and Minerals, Prof James Mdoe made the remarks in Dar es Salaam yesterday, citing that the country is one among Africa's mineral -rich countries endowed with a range of minerals.   "The current contribution of the mineral sector to our GDP.... Read more »

Posted on : Monday , 26th September 2016

South Africa: China Urged to Invest in SA's Mineral Industries

 Pretoria — Mineral Resources Minister Mosebenzi Zwane has encouraged Chinese investors to invest in South Africa's downstream mineral development industries.   Speaking at the China Mining Congress and Expo, currently underway in Tianjin, Minister Zwane said the country was pursuing manufacturing and beneficiation in line with the Nine-Point Plan of government to grow the economy.   "Our long-term view is that South Africa's minerals endowment could.... Read more »

Posted on : Monday , 26th September 2016

Tehran, Nairobi Mull Energy Cooperation

 Oil Minister Bijan Namdar Zanganeh said the implementation of the accord between Iran and major powers, formally called the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action, has paved the way for promoting Tehran-Nairobi relations that are of high importance to Iran.   Zanganeh made the statement after meeting Kenyan National Assembly Speaker Justin Muturi in Tehran on Sunday, Shana reported.   "Expanding cooperation with Africa tops Iran's foreign policy priority," he.... Read more »

Posted on : Monday , 26th September 2016

Tehran, Nairobi Mull Energy Cooperation

Oil Minister Bijan Namdar Zanganeh said the implementation of the accord between Iran and major powers, formally called the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action, has paved the way for promoting Tehran-Nairobi relations that are of high importance to Iran.   Zanganeh made the statement after meeting Kenyan National Assembly Speaker Justin Muturi in Tehran on Sunday, Shana reported.   "Expanding cooperation with Africa tops Iran's foreign policy priority," he.... Read more »

Posted on : Monday , 26th September 2016

Africa: At Last, Evidence That African Agriculture Is Powering Economic Transformation

 The evidence is now in and the verdict is that Africa´s agriculture is powering economic transformation in the region. African agriculture has shown remarkable improvement compared to its precarious state 15 years ago.   However, progress is uneven across the region. Governments that have invested in their agricultural sectors, such as in Ethiopia, Rwanda and Burkina Faso, are reaping the benefits - stronger economic growth, declining poverty rates, better.... Read more »

Posted on : Monday , 26th September 2016

East Africa: Global Luxury Hotel Brands Eye East Africa Market

 International luxury hotel brands are looking to put money into East Africa's hospitality industry, with America's Marriott announcing plans to set up shop in Kampala and Nairobi.   The firm is constructing the Ksh10 billion ($98.8 million) JW Marriott Hotel next to Villa Rosa Kempinksi, in Nairobi's Westlands area, after it signed an agreement with Chinese firm Avic.   It is also acquiring two properties in Uganda, where it has been operating the Protea Hotel for.... Read more »

Posted on : Monday , 26th September 2016

Global firms upgrade Kenya’s 2016 growth

 World’s leading banks, consultancies and think-tanks have revised up the country’s growth forecast this year for the first time in three months, citing infrastructure projects which are coming on board.   A consensus growth outlook from the 12 global firms shows the country’s economy is likely to expand by six per cent this year, a slight 0.1 percentage point upgrade over the last three months. This mirrors International Monetary Fund’s projection.... Read more »

Posted on : Monday , 26th September 2016

Tanzanian mortgage market registers high growth rate

 Tanzania's mortgage market registered a significant growth rate of 29 percent during the second quarter of 2016 compared with 4.2 percent in the first quarter, the country's Central Bank said Friday.   The Bank of Tanzania (BoT) also said in its mortgage market update ending June 30, 2016, that more lenders were offering mortgage products in the East African nation.   "The mortgage market in Tanzania has continued to grow steadily as the pace of housing.... Read more »

Posted on : Monday , 26th September 2016

Kenya seeks to expand key highway to boost trade, ease traffic

 The Kenyan government said on Sunday that it plans to expand the Nairobi-Mombasa highway from the current single lane to six lane modern highway and bids are likely to be invited soon, an official said on Sunday.   State House spokesman Manoah Esipisu told a news conference in Nairobi that already a U.S. investor has expressed its interest in the Nairobi-Mombasa Expressway which is expected to ease traffic jams in Nairobi.   "I can confirm U.S. investor.... Read more »

Posted on : Monday , 26th September 2016

Turkey donates health equipment to Kiambu hospital

 The Turkish government yesterday donated Sh3.5 million health equipment to Kiambu Level-4 Hospital. Turkish ambassador to Kenya Deniz Eke presented the paediatric medical equipment.   He said Turkey is working with hospitals and health institution to improve their conditions. Eke said they also provide scholarships for Kenyans every year..... Read more »

Posted on : Monday , 26th September 2016

Rwanda to import power from Kenya, Ethiopia and host global energy summit

 Efforts to increase power supply in Rwanda will see the country import 30 megawatts from Kenya, expected by end of 2016, and 400 megawatts from Ethiopia by 2018.   The East African country is also looking to lure more investors during the forthcoming 3rd annual energy summit due to take place later this year in Kigali.   According to Jean Bosco Mugiraneza, the chief Executive Officer, Rwanda Energy Group (REG), the 3rd edition of the iPAD Rwanda Energy.... Read more »

Posted on : Saturday , 24th September 2016

Why a South African manufacturer of pelleting machines is turning heads

 Pelleting machines are used in the agricultural industry to process organic material into small, dry pellets for animal feed and fertiliser. Back then Eksteen noticed these machines could only be imported from Europe or the US, and were mostly geared towards large-scale pelleting production – which was unaffordable and impractical for the average smallholder farmer. So he started Agricon Pelleting, a company that manufactures pelleting solutions for the African.... Read more »

Posted on : Saturday , 24th September 2016