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Kenya: Kenya rises to Africa’s ninth largest economy after rebasing

Kenya has jumped to Africa’s ninth largest economy with an average income of US$1,246 and a Gross Domestic Product (GDP) size of US$55.2 billion

Malawi: First ‘cashgate’ case sentencing shifted to Monday

Sentencing in the first cashgate case has been shifted to Monday, 6 October.

Tanzania: ‘Zimbabwe stuck in economic hardship, despite redoubled efforts’

Though the Zimbabwe government has redoubled its efforts to re-balance policies toward a stable macroeconomic environment conducive to private sector-led

Ethiopia: Shift to ‘green economy’ boosting economic growth in Ethiopia

Ethiopia will boost economic growth by investing in renewable energy sources, introducing new cooking technologies for the rural folk and boosting livestock

Kenya: President Kenyatta negotiates direct flights to US

Kenya's President Uhuru Kenyatta, has personally taken up the negotiations for direct flights to United states of America, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs

Malawi: Malawi nets US$360m from tobacco

The just-ended, tobacco-selling season in Malawi has contributed at least US$361 million to the economy, almost equalling earnings from last year's sales.

Kenya: Kenya urges speedy conclusion of Euro EPA

Kenya's Foreign Affairs Cabinet Secretary, Amina Mohamed, has called for the speedy conclusion of the Economic Partnership Agreement (EPA) with the

Tanzania: Mali’s economy revs up as security situation normalises

After its zero growth in 2012 due to the insecurity crisis, Mali's economy is returning to its normal growth path, with an increase in real gross domestic product

Nigeria: Nigeria says retention of Category 1 status opens aviation sector for investments

Nigeria has said the recent retention of the Category One status of the US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) will open up the sector for the much-needed

Nigeria: EU seeks greater trade relations with West African countries

The European Union (EU) is seeking improved trade relations with Nigeria and other West African countries to boost economic activities, reduce 

BADEA: Board approves US$50m projects for African nations

The Board of Directors of the Arab Bank for Economic Development in Africa (BADEA) has approved new projects worth US$49.964 million for the benefit 

Senegal: Cameroonian wins Africa’s premier youth entrepreneurship award

A young Cameroonian, Alain Nteff, was Wednesday named the grand prize winner of the fourth annual Anzisha Prize Award, receiving a US$25,000 cash 
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