In your copy of The Exchange this month
- Monopolising Africa’s food systems: Is Kenya’s GMOs adoption corporate-engineered?
- DR Congo’s place in Africa’s manufacturing and economic potential
- How capital can eliminate hunger in Africa: The role of banks and financial services firms in ensuring food security.
- US, world powers jostle for a piece of Ethiopia
- EU Hypocrisy: Bullying Tanzania, Uganda over oil
Tanzania to earn $400 million annually from tobacco export/sells. The country now ranks second largest tobacco producer in Africa after Zimbabwe. Tobacco has no…
Shell Nigeria is selling off major stakes in the west African country. Critics blame the government of Nigeria for allowing the sell at a…
Every year, the Serengeti wildebeest migration involves the movement of vast herds of gnu, zebras, and gazelles. It is a tourism spectacle that sees…
Tanzania’s coffee industry enjoyed a bumper harvest of beans in the 2022/23 season, earning the economy an impressive $238 million. Coffee is the East…
A staggering $8 trillion would be invested in installing renewables to achieve COP28 renewable targets. The report finds that COP28 renewable targets must continue…
Analysts observe numerous loopholes in global climate talks, with a failure to address glaring food security concerns. Financial commitments for food systems remain low,…
Tanzania sugar shortage is sparking unrelenting hike in prices. The government of Tanzania has approved the import of over 100,000 tonnes of sugar. President…
Sports industry in Africa is expected to grow by 8 percent in 3 to 5 years according to advisory giant PwC Currently, milions of…
Kenya-DRC and Tanzania-DRC Corridors have been identified as the key links that will drive East Africa trade. Within the Southern Africa region, higher integration…
The ongoing conflict in the Gaza Strip, Palestine, is threatening to impose a new burden on food security systems in Africa. African economies find…
Ongoing China’s real estate crash is causing a ripple effect in the steel industry. Market prices for steel have fallen sharply in Asia amid…
Kenyan Shilling, which has been on a free-fall against the Dollar since mid-last year, fell to a record-low of 162 to the greenback with…
Uganda has moved to the East African Court of Justice (EACJ) over alleged Kenya’s move to block it from importing its refined petroleum products.…
After nearly a century, Shell has decided to exit Nigeria’s oil and gas sector. Shell has faced persistent challenges over the years, grappling with…
Zimbabwe earned US$209 million from lithium exports in the first nine months of 2023. The country’s lithium potential has captured significant attention, particularly from…
With untapped potential in private healthcare, skilled doctors, and a growing interest in medical care, South Africa is making its mark in providing top-notch…
CBZ Holdings, FBC Holdings, and ZB Financial Holdings have all played a pivotal role in shaping Zimbabwe’s banking sector this year. One of the…
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is emerging as a key player in transforming South Africa’s labour market and empowering its youth population. Initiatives focused on AI…
World Bank foresees $12 billion in support for Kenya between 2023 and 2026. This financing is subject to approval as East Africa’s economic powerhouse…
Tanzania is significantly scaling up regional integration through cross-border trade. The East African country is also banking on a rebound in the tourism industry…
The Kenya Tourism Board has developed a five-year (2023-2028) strategic plan to propel the growth of tourist arrivals. It aims to increase the tourism…