Tanzania

  • Apr 8, 2008
  • 1 min read

TANZANIA: M-PESA extends mobile banking service

Vodafone said today that it will roll out its M-PESA mobile banking platform in Tanzania by the...

Tanzania
  • Apr 2, 2008
  • 6 min read

INTERNATIONAL: ICT shifts towards emerging markets

Growth in the ICT sector is critical for wider economic growth: not only does it contribute to...

International
  • Mar 11, 2008
  • 2 min read

EAST AFRICA: Isaka-Kigali line boosts rail capacity

Construction is due to begin on a new rail link between Rwanda and Tanzania, according to reports...

  • Feb 20, 2008
  • 7 min read

EAST AFRICA: Kenya crisis blunts regional potential

Kenya's longstanding role as East Africa's main transport hub -- and dominant political player --...

Kenya
  • Feb 7, 2008
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TANZANIA: PM resignation adds to pressure on president

Prime Minister Edward Lowassa tendered his resignation today, acknowledging that he has been...

Tanzania
  • Feb 4, 2008
  • 7 min read

SOUTHERN AFRICA: Eskom exports its energy shortfall

South Africa's Eskom on January 31 reneged on a commitment to the mining industry to increase...

  • Jan 22, 2008
  • 1 min read

SENEGAL/TANZANIA: Dubai World deals reflect Gulf FDI

Dubai World subsidiary Jafza agreed an 800 million-dollar investment in Senegal's new port...

Senegal
  • Jan 10, 2008
  • 7 min read

EAST AFRICA: Disasters overwhelm regional governments

Over the past 20 years, greater responsibility has been placed upon national governments for...