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NIOB, Royal by WACL offer free training to 1,000 artisans

🇳🇬 NIOB, Royal by WACL offer free training to 1,000 artisans

Nigeria trade +0.65 · 18/03/2026

Nigeria's artisan sector, a cornerstone of the country's informal economy employing millions, is undergoing a significant transformation through a col...

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Women's maritime leaders push for better sector governance

🇰🇪 Women's maritime leaders push for better sector governance

Kenya trade +0.60 · 18/03/2026

The maritime sector across Eastern and Southern Africa is undergoing a subtle but significant leadership transition. Betty Mutugi, a Kenyan marine ins...

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MoUs without jobs? Kenya's seafarer strategy under scrutiny

🇰🇪 MoUs without jobs? Kenya's seafarer strategy under scrutiny

Kenya trade -0.55 · 18/03/2026

Kenya's ambitious strategy to position itself as a regional maritime employment hub is hitting structural headwinds that reveal deeper challenges for ...

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Why does my engine stall when I brake?

🇺🇬 Why does my engine stall when I brake?

Uganda trade 0.00 · 18/03/2026

Uganda's automotive sector is experiencing significant transformation as vehicle ownership expands rapidly across East Africa's largest economy. With ...

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How US-Israeli war on Iran is upending global business

🇺🇬 How US-Israeli war on Iran is upending global business

Uganda trade -0.75 · 18/03/2026

The escalating US-Israeli military posture toward Iran is triggering a cascade of economic ripples far beyond the Middle East, with African cruise ope...

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2026 Hilux: Tough pick-up, surprisingly comfortable

🇺🇬 2026 Hilux: Tough pick-up, surprisingly comfortable

Uganda trade +0.60 · 19/03/2026

The East African commercial vehicle market is experiencing a critical juncture as manufacturers respond to evolving operator demands and volatile glob...

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Morocco World News - Morocco Now - Latest Morocco News

🇲🇦 Morocco World News - Morocco Now - Latest Morocco News

Morocco trade 0.00 · 21/01/2016

The East African sports and events sector is experiencing unprecedented growth, with high-profile international competitions increasingly attracting g...

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'Nants’ Ingonyama is not a punchline

🇿🇦 'Nants’ Ingonyama is not a punchline

South Africa trade -0.30 · 18/03/2026

South African music composer Lebohang Morake — known globally as Lebo M for his iconic work on Disney's *The Lion King* — has filed a $20 million USD ...

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Firearms seized in security company raid

🇿🇦 Firearms seized in security company raid

South Africa trade -0.65 · 18/03/2026

South Africa's private security industry is experiencing a notable tightening of regulatory oversight, with law enforcement conducting targeted firear...

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Tanzania seeks Chinese investment to transform textile

🇹🇿 Tanzania seeks Chinese investment to transform textile

Tanzania trade +0.75 · 18/03/2026

Tanzania is positioning itself as East Africa's next manufacturing powerhouse, with government officials actively courting Chinese investment to revit...

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Akasha family suffers blow as court clears path for asset

🇰🇪 Akasha family suffers blow as court clears path for asset

Kenya trade -0.85 · 18/03/2026

** The Kenyan judiciary has delivered a significant setback to the prominent Akasha family, dismissing their legal challenge to prevent the forfeitur...

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Egyptian, Singaporean FMs discuss necessity to enhance

🇪🇬 Egyptian, Singaporean FMs discuss necessity to enhance

Egypt trade -0.30 · 18/03/2026

The foreign ministers of Egypt and Singapore have initiated high-level diplomatic discussions focused on strengthening maritime security protocols in ...

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Treasury hits bread with VAT

🇰🇪 Treasury hits bread with VAT

Kenya trade -0.75 · 28/05/2024

Kenya's Treasury Department has moved to impose Value Added Tax (VAT) on bread, a staple commodity that has traditionally enjoyed exemption status und...

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Ethiopian Airlines resumes US route

🇪🇹 Ethiopian Airlines resumes US route

Ethiopia trade +0.70 · 18/03/2026

Ethiopian Airlines' decision to restore direct service on the Addis Ababa-Atlanta corridor marks a significant inflection point for Africa's aviation ...

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Nigeria's President Tinubu welcomed by Britain's King

🇳🇬 Nigeria's President Tinubu welcomed by Britain's King

Nigeria trade +0.60 · 18/03/2026

President Bola Tinubu's state visit to the United Kingdom, marked by a formal reception at Windsor Castle by King Charles III and Queen Camilla, repre...

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Romania Deepens Trade Partnership with Egypt's Economy

🇪🇬 Romania Deepens Trade Partnership with Egypt's Economy

Egypt trade +0.60 · 27/10/2021

The recent presidential dialogue between Romania and Egypt marks a pivotal moment for European investors eyeing opportunities in North Africa's larges...

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Kenya and Ireland to boost trade, investment

🇰🇪 Kenya and Ireland to boost trade, investment

Kenya trade +0.65 · 18/03/2026

Kenya and Ireland have initiated formal bilateral trade negotiations aimed at rebalancing their commercial relationship and unlocking deeper investmen...

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UKGCC hosts 4th Corporate Sports Jamboree to promote netw

🇬🇭 UKGCC hosts 4th Corporate Sports Jamboree to promote netw

Ghana trade +0.60 · 18/03/2026

The UK-Ghana Chamber of Commerce's fourth annual Corporate Sports Jamboree represents more than a wellness initiative—it signals a strategic shift in ...

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ASR Africa engages stakeholders in New York mentorship pr

🇳🇬 ASR Africa engages stakeholders in New York mentorship pr

Nigeria trade +0.60 · 18/03/2026

ASR Africa's decision to establish and actively promote a structured mentorship programme in New York represents a significant shift in how institutio...

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VW Tayron's weak engine specs undermine market positioning

🇿🇦 VW Tayron's weak engine specs undermine market positioning

South Africa trade +0.20 · 18/03/2026

Volkswagen's introduction of the Tayron to the African market represents a calculated repositioning within the region's increasingly competitive mid-t...

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