*Malabo, Equatorial Guinea -25 June 2014: *The African Agribusiness Forum, held ahead of the 23rdOrdinary Session of the Assembly of African Union Heads of State and Government on Sunday the 22nd of June 2014 was meant to enhance private sector engagement and inclusive agribusiness transformation in Africa. The Summit is being held under the theme, “Transforming Africa’s agriculture for…
The 2014 pan-African Profile Awards for science and technology journalism have been launched by global engineering firm Siemens with a call to recognise the media’s important role in communicating how science and technology support Africa’s economic development. “Journalists play a vital role in distilling complex science, technology and engineering into a language that business, government and the public can…
As a showcase for new and exciting foods, beverages and equipment from around the world, Africa’s Big Seven (AB7) is the biggest and most spectacular exhibition on the continent. It’s also a versatile and highly effective platform for networking across the international food industry, and provides thousands of leads and opportunities for business – with more than 300 exhibitors…
Tanzania: Regional retailer, Nakumatt Holdings, has kicked off a clearance sale campaign in Dar es salaam Tanzania, as it prepares to formally assume business at the former Shoprite locations in the country. The 50% Sale at Nakumatt Mlimani City, flagship store located at Mlimani Mall in Dar es Salaam, today attracted an overwhelming crowd of shoppers hoping to catch…
*East Africa’s first public owned Oil and Gas Company* DAR ES SALAAM, Tanzania,June 9, 2014/ *– *Swala Oil and Gas (Tanzania) Plc (http://www.swala-energy.co.tz) today announced the launch of its Initial Public Offer Prospectus (“IPOâ€) of 9,600,000 ordinary shares. The company will be selling each share at the price of Tanzanian Shillings 500 from June 9th 2014 to 4th July…
DAR ES SALAAM, Tanzania, June 4, 2014/ — Tigo, Airtel and Zantel announced yesterday a pioneering agreement to allow customers of Tigo, Airtel and Zantel in Tanzania to send money to each other whether using Tigo Pesa, Airtel Money or EzyPesa on their mobile handsets. It is expected that the service will start by end of June. This is…
Your number-one reason to visit Africa’s Big Seven (AB7) is that it’s the biggest annual food and beverage trade expo on the continent, with free visitor registration and entry. Now in its 12th year, AB7 is a definite ‘must see’ event for anyone involved in the food andbeverage business in Africa. AB7 takes place from 22 to 24 June…
Rest In Peace, great maestro Dar es Salaam: The George Otieno alias ‘Tyson’ who died in a car crash last Friday evening near Gairo in Morogoro, will get a heroic send off at the leaders club grounds wednesday in Dar es Salaam. Later, he will be flown to Nairobi, Kenya according to the wishes of his parents. Tyson will…