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KENYAKenya's food shortages persist as rains fall
Rains have come to the north eastern parts of Kenya, but this alone is unlikely to immediately resolve the food problems facing the mainly nomadic families in the semi-arid region, aid workers have said. 9 May 2008 10:49

MAURITIUSTrade reforms: Mauritius needs to do more
The trade reforms introduced by the government of Mauritius some years ago have borne fruit but they need to be pursued. 24 Apr 2008 08:04

EAST AFRICAKenyan retail outlet eyes Rwanda
[Carole Kimutai] Kenya's retail supermarket Nakumatt Holdings has announced the completion of its plans to open a US$3million supermarket in the heart of Rwanda, Kigali by July 2008. It is also undertaking a US$18million Gateway mall development in conjunction with Virunga Property development for its second outlet - a 75,000m² hypermarket, the Gateway Mall. 16 Apr 2008 12:22

KENYACCK steps up consumer protection
[Zachary Ochieng] The Communications Commission of Kenya (CCK), the telecommunications industry regulator, has stepped up consumer protection following the creation of a Consumer Affairs Division. The new division will be responsible for strengthening the Commission's capacity to discharge its consumer protection roles. 14 Mar 2008 11:00

UGANDABank's profits rocket
[Walter Wafula] Crane Bank, one of Uganda's most solid indigenous financial institutions, has grossed UGX18.7bn, up by 50.5% (UGX6.3bn), from UGX12.5bn earned in the financial year 2006, according to its latest financial results. 21 Feb 2008 06:27

KENYAKenya flowers hold
Kenya's flower sector has been steadily growing earning Ksh43 billion in 2007 from Kshs23 billion in 2006. 20 Feb 2008 11:06

SOUTH AFRICAWalkman is GSMA Best Handset
Sony Ericsson's W910i Walkman phone strutted off with the prize for Best Handset the GSM Association's 13th Global Mobile Awards 2008. The ceremony was held on 12 February in Barcelona, Spain, as part of the Mobile World Congress. 20 Feb 2008 10:43

KENYAKenya: Violence paralyses western towns as political crisis deepens
Increasing violence and tension in several towns in western Kenya continue to hinder the provision of basic services such as health, education and transport, in addition to causing untold suffering to thousands of people displaced since the unrest began in late December. 29 Jan 2008 08:37

KENYARetail chain affirms investments plans
[Carole Kimutai] Kenyan supermarket chain Nakumatt Holdings Ltd will spend US$25 million for projects despite underlying political tensions in Kenya. It has reiterated its confidence in the local economy, pledging to push on with its investment and expansion plans. 28 Jan 2008 11:42

KENYAKenyan dairy and flower sectors report losses
Horticulturalists and dairy farmers, who represent two of Kenya's most important economic sectors, have reported losses as a result of the post-election violence. 17 Jan 2008 07:04

WEST AFRICAPress harassment hinders Niger's development, watchdogs warn
Press freedom groups agree that an increase in arrests, intimidation and harassment of journalists in Niger is impeding development in one of the poorest countries in the world. 16 Jan 2008 07:32

AFRICADon't impose food price controls, warns World Bank
Food prices have risen nearly 75% within a decade and will continue to do so, hurting the poor, warned the World Bank's annual Global Economic Prospects 2008, which suggested that governments ease control over food prices and provide targeted safety nets. 10 Jan 2008 07:03

ZAMBIAChirundu becomes one-stop border post
Zambia and Zimbabwe have signed a bilateral agreement that will see the transformation of Chirundu into a one-stop border post - and that will reduce transit times for imports and exports through border. 12 Sep 2007 14:24