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Maize is one of the staples in Africa. Many Africans including small children are exposed to aflatoxins from a young age leaving them susceptible to cancers caused by the fungal toxins.

Industry and Trade

Counting the cost: Aflatoxin invasion and Africa’s food insecurity

by Njenga Hakeenah

The aflatoxins have also been found in processed foods such as peanut butter and in animal-sourced foods like egg and...

$1.2 billion sought to bail out South African Airways

$1.2 billion sought to bail out South African Airways

How a Tanzanian youth netted wealth from waste

How a Tanzanian youth netted wealth from waste

Majicom: Fusing technology, science, to enhance water access in Tanzania

Majicom: Fusing technology, science, to enhance water access in Tanzania

A small vegetable garden which can be used to sufficiently feed a family.

Addressing conflicts, embracing tech could enhance Africa’s food security

Trending Stories

MobiGrow

KCB’s MobiGrow targets 200,000 farmers with Sh35 billion Agri-Business loans, training

AfCTA: Can Africa make free trade agreement work?

Addressing cross-border insurance in Africa

Twin shocks hit Kenya’s food security; millions could face starvation

Twin shocks hit Kenya’s food security; millions could face starvation

Glovo, one of the world’s fastest growing delivery players has announced a USD169 million Series D funding round, led by international venture capital firm Lakestar, as it plans to expand its operations in Africa. The start-up, which recently launched in Nairobi, will use this injection of funding to bolster its growth within the Sub-Saharan Africa market.

Investing in Kenya’s logistics space

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Twin shocks hit Kenya’s food security; millions could face starvation

Twin shocks hit Kenya’s food security; millions could face starvation

Covid-19 pushes Kenya’s luxurious hotel out of business

Covid-19 pushes Kenya’s luxurious hotel out of business

Kenyan businessmen call for partial re-opening of the economy amidst Covid-19 pandemic

Kenyan businessmen call for partial re-opening of the economy amidst Covid-19 pandemic

Industry & Trade

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Mergers & Acquisition

$1.2 billion sought to bail out South African Airways

$1.2 billion sought to bail out South African Airways

by Padili Mikomangwa

South African Airways (SAA)—one of Africa’s largest carrier has just proposed to the south African government a $ 1.2 billion...

Regional Markets

Money Deals

Sub-Saharan Africa M&A transactions and fees declined in Q1 2020. Africatel Holdings’ US$1.0 billion sale of PT Ventures to Angolan Sonangol in January was the largest deal in the region during the first quarter of 2020. www.theexchange.africa

Sub-Saharan Africa M&A transactions, fees decline in Q1 2020

Investment banking fees in Sub-Saharan Africa reached an estimated US$128.2...

by Njenga Hakeenah

Testing a section of the SGR in Tanzania. Tanzania is edging closer to dominating East Africa’s transport sector with the latest SGR line financing. www.theexchange.africa

Tanzania edges closer to dominating East Africa’s transport with SGR

Tanzania will subject the SGR to its first formal testing...

by Njenga Hakeenah

February 18, 2020

Zimbabwe-China currency swap

Zimbabwe-China currency swap

Zimbabwe signed a currency swap deal with China, hoping to...

by Caroline Muriuki

January 29, 2020

ATMs and cash. With internet access and mobile payments well known, investing in Uganda’s e-commerce will require the government’s and all stakeholders’ input due to the importance of the ICT sector for e-government and e-commerce www.exchange.co.tz

Cost of banking sees Kenyan banks lose customers

For poor households, the cost of running an account makes...

by Njenga Hakeenah

January 10, 2020

European Union funding for Morocco showing limited value so far, say Auditors

European Union funding for Morocco showing limited value

European Union (EU) financial aid for Morocco for the year...

by Caroline Muriuki

December 13, 2019

Highlights

Counting the cost: Aflatoxin invasion and Africa’s food insecurity

$1.2 billion sought to bail out South African Airways

How a Tanzanian youth netted wealth from waste

Majicom: Fusing technology, science, to enhance water access in Tanzania

Addressing conflicts, embracing tech could enhance Africa’s food security

Why locust invasion pose a threat to East African livelihood

EAC partner states adopt electronic cargo system

Fighting the global pandemic: Importance of information sharing within East Africa

4.4 million Ugandans could lose jobs –Report

What the Pandemic means African Aviation Industry

Trending Posts

COVID-19 takes a new dynamic in Tanzania

May 26, 2020

How Aga Khan Academies Mombasa parents transitioned to online learning

Industry and Trade

How Aga Khan Academies Mombasa parents transitioned to online learning

May 15, 2020

The Eastern Africa region. A number of nations in this region are among the Least developed Countries in the world www.exchange.co.tz

Here are East Africa’s least developed countries

November 20, 2018

Magufuli quip on Covid-19 tests raises critical questions on imported tests

Industry and Trade

Tanzanian President’s tirade on Covid-19 tests raise critical questions on Chinese test kits

May 4, 2020

Economic Growth

Coronavirus and Tourism, the demise of the African Safari

March 18, 2020

Opinion

Fighting the global pandemic: Importance of information sharing within East Africa

Arkady Bukh- criminal defense lawyer at Bukh & Associates PLLC, NewYork

As soon as East African countries restricted movements and public gatherings in response to the rising cases of Covid-19, perhaps...

Tech & Biz

A small vegetable garden which can be used to sufficiently feed a family.

Tech & Business

Addressing conflicts, embracing tech could enhance Africa’s food security

by Njenga Hakeenah

Consequences of conflict also mean that the most affected may not be able to return to productivity if land, equipment...

MACmobile launches ‘live’ streaming of data platform for Kenyan retailers

MACmobile launches ‘live’ streaming of data platform for Kenyan retailers

by Kang'ethe Njoroge

Supply chain software company MACmobile has launched a new platform that can support "live" streaming of formal market retail “sales out”...

MACmobile launches ‘live’ streaming of data platform for Kenyan retailers

MACmobile launches ‘live’ streaming of data platform for Kenyan retailers

by Kang'ethe Njoroge

Supply chain software company MACmobile has launched a new platform that can support "live" streaming of formal market retail “sales out”...

APA Insurance provides instant access to motor insurance with launch of new app

APA Insurance provides instant access to motor insurance with launch of new app

by Kang'ethe Njoroge

NAIROBI, Kenya May 19 - APA Insurance, has launched an App for both its customers and agents in a bid...

Investing

Maize is one of the staples in Africa. Many Africans including small children are exposed to aflatoxins from a young age leaving them susceptible to cancers caused by the fungal toxins.

Industry and Trade

Counting the cost: Aflatoxin invasion and Africa’s food insecurity

The aflatoxins have also been found in processed foods such...

by Njenga Hakeenah

Hellena Sailas, Arena Recycling founder

How a Tanzanian youth netted wealth from waste

Waste is wealth, at least for a handful of youth...

by Padili Mikomangwa

Maji Jua, Majicom's sustainable water kiosk platform

Majicom: Fusing technology, science, to enhance water access in Tanzania

Water is a very crucial resource for Tanzania, and it...

by Padili Mikomangwa

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How Aga Khan Academies Mombasa parents transitioned to online learning

How Aga Khan Academies Mombasa parents transitioned to online learning

M-TIBA unveils new technology to identify healthcare workers during curfew

M-TIBA unveils new technology to identify healthcare workers during curfew

The Covid-organics tonic. AU says it is in discussion with the Republic of Madagascar to obtain technical data regarding the safety and efficiency of the herbal remedy. www.theexchange.africa

AU sets stage for African herbal remedies to treat covid-19

Magufuli quip on Covid-19 tests raises critical questions on imported tests

Tanzanian President’s tirade on Covid-19 tests raise critical questions on Chinese test kits

Covid-19: Just what the doctor ordered for East Africa’s frail industrialization dream

Covid-19: Just what the doctor ordered for East Africa’s frail industrialization dream

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How Kenya’s affordable housing will cushion the poor from pandemics!

Mergers & Acqusition

MMC Africa Law has teamed up with Africa’s international law firm ASAFO & CO to form MMC ASAFO, in a merger likely to shake the continental space.

How merged law firms plan to take on Africa

November 11, 2019

Global entertainemnt channel Trace acquires Kenya Qwetu Radio

November 6, 2019

Nigeria’s Access Bank acquires Transnational Bank

November 5, 2019

What you should know on Unilever’s acquisition of Kenyan-Tanzanian firm

October 26, 2019

Countries

The Ministers/ Cabinet Secretaries e-meeting on cargo tracking system

EAC partner states adopt electronic cargo system

4.4 million Ugandans could lose jobs –Report

What the Pandemic means African Aviation Industry

Twin shocks hit Kenya’s food security; millions could face starvation

Economic Growth

Africa Beyond Covid-19: Global Leaders Urge Government and Private Sector Collaboration

Africa Beyond Covid-19: Global Leaders Urge Government and Private Sector Collaboration

Kenyan businessmen call for partial re-opening of the economy amidst Covid-19 pandemic

Central bank report: Inflation, export and import performance in Tanzania

Coronavirus and Tourism, the demise of the African Safari

The Indicator

Kenya’s Capital Markets Authority (CMA) has for the fifth year been feted as the ‘Most Innovative Capital Markets Regulator in Africa 2019’ by the International Finance Magazine.

Why Kenya’s Capital Markets Authority is King in Africa

October 25, 2019

Rwanda leads EAC in global ease of doing business

October 24, 2019

Kenya’s insurance premiums hit US$1.13 billion mark

September 14, 2019

Kenya push for closure of ivory trade

Agribusiness

Presidents Uhuru Kenyatta (R) and Yoweri Museveni. Kenya and Uganda, two members of the East African Community (EAC) are embroiled in a tussle after Kenya seized products from Uganda. www.theexchange.africa

Kenyatta’s decree sparks diplomatic tiff with Uganda

January 17, 2020

EABL launches new barley variety with higher yields, tolerance

December 23, 2019

A study on the food security situation in East Africa in 2020: FEWS NET

December 23, 2019

Increasing consumption creates goldmine in Kenya’s meat market

December 19, 2019

Energy

AfDB funds Ruzizi IV Hydropower Project

AfDB funds Ruzizi IV Hydropower Project

January 13, 2020

African Development Bank $1m grant to Burundi

January 10, 2020

AfDB funds South Sudan’s capital city power distribution system

November 25, 2019

Distributed Power Africa to power Kenya data centres

November 12, 2019

Infrastructure

An informal settlement in Kenya. Kenyatta's affordable housing plan is being questioned over corruption fears.

Pressure for housing as Kenya’s urbanisation surpasses continent’s average

December 19, 2019

EAC gets key roads in Kenya and Tanzania funded by the AfDB board

December 14, 2019

AfDB funds South Sudan’s capital city power distribution system

November 25, 2019

Top air players feted in Kenya aviation awards

November 19, 2019

Oil & Gas

Swala Oil & Gas Appoints KPMG External Auditor

Coronavirus effect on crude oil: Prices at all time low

Africa Oil & Power conference 2020

January 21, 2020

Equatorial Guinea open capital-intensive projects for investment in 2020

November 29, 2019

Uganda oil refinery gets funding from Africa Finance Corporation

November 25, 2019

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Maize is one of the staples in Africa. Many Africans including small children are exposed to aflatoxins from a young age leaving them susceptible to cancers caused by the fungal toxins.

Counting the cost: Aflatoxin invasion and Africa’s food insecurity

June 2, 2020

$1.2 billion sought to bail out South African Airways

$1.2 billion sought to bail out South African Airways

June 1, 2020

How a Tanzanian youth netted wealth from waste

How a Tanzanian youth netted wealth from waste

June 1, 2020

Majicom: Fusing technology, science, to enhance water access in Tanzania

Majicom: Fusing technology, science, to enhance water access in Tanzania

June 1, 2020

A small vegetable garden which can be used to sufficiently feed a family.

Addressing conflicts, embracing tech could enhance Africa’s food security

June 1, 2020

Fighting the global pandemic: Importance of information sharing within East Africa

Debt relief, a trap within a trap

Insights Video: SMEs in Kenya

Horticulture exports gaining momentum

Vodacom Business Africa sells operations in four African countries

Total buys out Tullow Oil for USD575 million

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