Commodities

Tanzania targets investors to unleash resurgent economy

There has been a focus on the sugar industry. (Image source: Adobe Stock)

The Tanzania Investment Centre (TIC) executive director, Gilead Teri, has said that the centre is developing modern ways to attract investors and is increasing efforts to reach local investors to encourage economic growth across the country

Registration for Propak West Africa 2021 opens

Propak West Africa, the regions largest packaging, printing, plastics and food processing exhibition will return on September from 14-16 2021 with visitor registration now open

How to stimulate post-Covid investment in mining exploration in Africa

Hubert Danso, CEO of Africa investor (Ai), an institutional investment platform, and chairman of AUs Continental Business Network, talked to delegates at the Africa Mining Forum on how to attract investment into mining in Africa

Kenyan and Tanzanian trade fares well despite Covid-19 pandemic, says Kleos Advisory

East African trade was already in decline before the Covid-19 pandemic, warned Tedd George, founder and chief narrative officer at Kleos Advisory

Azuri and Unilever launch mobile e-voucher system in Kenya

Pay-as-you-go solar pioneer Azuri and consumer goods company Unilever has launched an e-voucher system designed to help off-grid rural consumers in Kenya access consumer goods and services

Bridgestone to acquire OTRACO OTR Tyre Management Solutions

The collaboration agreement could provide vital support for ports and maritime facilities. (Image source: Adobe Stock)

AFC partners with AD Ports to help develop advanced trade hubs across the continent

The new extra-heavy rigid trucks can be designed to carry electric superstructures for a wide range of specialised transport assignments. (Image source: Volvo Trucks)

Volvo helps South African customers go electric with launch of new trucks

Ricardo Canovi, country leader for South Africa, and George Gergiou, COO, Kocho. (Image source: Kocho)

Kocho expands into South Africa

The MoU was signed to support railway corridor and network development, as well as operations. (Image source: Adobe Stock)

Afreximbank and Thelo DB sign MoU for railway development

According to Gbadegesin, voluntary carbon markets are certainly posed for potentially significant growth. (Image source: Adobe Stock)

Africa’s potential as a leading supplier of high-quality carbon credits

Africa has witnessed progress in expanding electricity access but a substantial portion of the rural population still lacks reliable access. (Image source: Synergy Consulting)