Iran Says "Africa Is A Green Market With Huge Potentials And A Gateway To New Opportunities"

Following Iran’s policies for development of trade ties with African countries, the country’s Trade Promotion Organization (TPO) hosted an Iran-East Africa business forum at Tehran Permanent International Fairgrounds to provide an opportunity for the two sides to discuss future steps in economic relations.   Focusing on banking, insurance and transportation areas, the business forum was attended by senior officials from the two sides including Head of TPO.... Read more »

Posted on : Monday , 26th August 2019

COLGATE PALMOLIVE (PAKISTAN) LIMITED AT THE INTERNATIONAL TRADE EXHIBITION IN DAR ES SALAAM, TANZANIA

COLGATE PALMOLIVE (PAKISTAN) LIMITED, a global leader in consumer products is participating at the 22nd EAST AFRICA INTERNATIONAL TRADE EXHIBITION (EAITE), Tanzania's premier business event. The well renowned international trade event is to be hosted at the centrally located Diamond Jubilee Hall from the 07th to 09th November, 2019. The company is expected to introduce leading products to the Tanzanian and Sub Saharan market with a wide market penetration in the East African.... Read more »

Posted on : Thursday , 22nd August 2019

Kenya to Accept Qatari Deal on Oil Blocks

Kenya will confirm the procurement of offshore oil and gas analysis blocks by Qatar Petroleum, a State-owned company of the energy-rich Arab nation, Petroleum Principal Secretary Andrew Kamau has said.   Qatar Petroleum, mid last month, said it has signed a deal with French multinational oil and Gas Company Total and its Italian peer Eni to take over three offshore exploration blocks in the Lamu Basin. On adding to a growing list of global corporations looking to exploit huge.... Read more »

Posted on : Wednesday , 21st August 2019

Kenya Partners With South Korea To Increase Productivity.

The government of Kenya has partnered with South Korea on an agricultural mechanisation project that seeks to increase productivity. The governments will work jointly under the Korea Africa Food and Agricultural Corporation Initiative (KAFACI) project, which is targeting small-scale farmers. The project is aimed at lifting the current mechanisation rate of 30 percent to at least 40 percent in the coming years in a bid to cut cost of labour and improve productivity. According to.... Read more »

Posted on : Wednesday , 21st August 2019

Tanzania, Coffee Production Almost Doubled To Four Years High

Tanzania coffee production has almost doubled to four years high, thanks to good weather and high crop circle boom this season. Tanzania Coffee Board (TCB), acting Director General Primus Kimaryo told the ‘Daily News’ yesterday that the production boomed from 47,000 metric tonnes in 2 017 / 18 to 6 5 ,5 00 metric tonnes in 2 018 / 19 . He said coffee production was also pushed up by control instituted at cooperative society to keep data from primary unions. “The.... Read more »

Posted on : Wednesday , 21st August 2019

Kenya & Botswana Seeks to Collaborate on Green Energy Exploration

 Kenya is eager to collaborate with Botswana in exploration and production of more green energy to witness the increasing demand for electricity, said an energy official.   The Kenya Electricity Generating Company (KenGen), CEO, Rebecca Miano, said that the power producer was prepared and keen to offer Botswana expertise in various sectors of electricity production.   “Kengen has 310 drilled wells producing 690MW from geothermal so far and this will boost by.... Read more »

Posted on : Tuesday , 20th August 2019

ROCKPLANT EAST AFRICA AT MINEXPO 2019 IN DAR ES SALAAM, TANZANIA

Rock Plant East Africa, a global leader in construction, quarry and mining solutions is participating at the 5th Minexpo Africa, Tanzania's premier business event for the mining and heavy machinery industry. The international trade event is to be hosted at the centrally located Diamond Jubilee Hall from the 12th to 14th September, 2019. The company is expected to promote its industry-leading range products and machinery to the Tanzanian and Sub Saharan market. The Minexpo Africa,.... Read more »

Posted on : Tuesday , 20th August 2019

Tanzania and South Africa commit to increasing bilateral trade and investment opportunities

South Africa’s President Cyril Ramaphosa welcomed by John Magufuli, the President of Tanzania during his visit to Dar es Salaam. This was the first official visit of the South African President to Tanzania after being elected in May. The two presidents discussed many bilateral issues between the countries and signed agreement under many sectors for the advancement of trade, investment, energy cooperation and infrastructure development between these countries. Ramaphosa told.... Read more »

Posted on : Monday , 19th August 2019

Largest Wind Power Project of Africa is now Accessible in Kenya

Kenya progresses to make giant strides in its adherence to renewable energy. It has disclosed Africa’s biggest wind power project in a gusty and rocky desert stretch located 600 kilometers (372 miles) north of the capital Nairobi. The Lake Turkana Wind Power farm includes 365 turbines with a capacity to dispense 310 megawatts of reliable, low-cost energy to Kenya’s national grid.   The wind farm is situated in the Turkana Wind Corridor, where powerful winds.... Read more »

Posted on : Monday , 19th August 2019

MUNIRA LIGHTING (AL HATIMI) TO VENTURE AFRICA AT THE MOST AWAITED EVENT : 5TH LIGHTEXPO TANZANIA

Munira Lighting Is A Responsible And Quality Supplier Of LED Light Fittings With Components And Products Sourced From The USA, Japan, Taiwan, Korea, India And China.they will be participating at Tanzania “5TH LIGHTEXPO”, to expand their Business in overseas regions.   As part of AL HATIMI Trading FZE, Munira Lighting constantly endeavor to bring to efficient and safe lighting solutions for a variety of applications and areas of use. With a development centre in USA.... Read more »

Posted on : Monday , 19th August 2019

Hyundai East Africa Ltd. building a better future for Tanzania with Buildexpo Africa

Hyundai East Africa Ltd., is participating at 22nd Buildexpo Africa – Tanzania 2019 to promote its state of the art construction equipments and products range. The event is from 12th to 14th September 2019, at the Diamond Jubilee Hall in Dar es Salaam, where the company looks to attract top industry professionals from all over the continent, including Builders, Developers, Importers, Architects, Consultants, Engineers, Manufacturers and Investors who may be key decision makers.... Read more »

Posted on : Monday , 19th August 2019

USD 265 million bridge to be constructed over Lake Victoria by Tanzania

A contract worth USD 265 million for the construction of 3.2 km long bridge over the lake Victoria has signed by the Government of Tanzania. Two Chinese companies have been awarded this contract with the aim of increasing trade connectivity among the East African countries. The two companies namely the China Railway 15th Bureau and China Civil Engineering Construction Company (CCECC) will reportedly build a link over the Gulf of Mwanza, which is a 30 km long inlet in the southern.... Read more »

Posted on : Wednesday , 14th August 2019