Ethically-founded Madagascan premium chocolate company MIA (Made In Africa) is delivering a claimed industry first in becoming the only bean-to-bar business operating in two countries within the region, under its ambitious plans expanding into Ghana, reports Neill Barston. As its owners explained to Confectionery Production, the move allows it to extend its impact and offer an additional unique range…
Kenya held a state funeral Friday for its third president, Mwai Kibaki, who died last week at the age of 90. Officials are hailing Kibaki for transforming Kenya’s economy and education. Kenyan President Uhuru Kenyatta led other African leaders and tens of thousands of Kenyans in paying last respects to Kibaki. “We are here not only to mourn an…
Kenya held a state funeral Friday for its third president, Mwai Kibaki, who died last week at the age of 90. Officials are hailing Kibaki for transforming Kenya’s economy and education. Kenyan President Uhuru Kenyatta led other African leaders and tens of thousands of Kenyans in paying last respects to Kibaki. “We are here not only to mourn an…
The Head of State states categorically that the government will increase public workers’ salaries in the not-too-distant future, and also outlines several measures being taken to ensure that retirees are paid their benefits without delay Dar es Salaam. President Samia Suluhu Hassan yesterday assured public sector workers that their salaries would be raised. She said, however, that the extent…
The Head of State states categorically that the government will increase public workers’ salaries in the not-too-distant future, and also outlines several measures being taken to ensure that retirees are paid their benefits without delay Dar es Salaam. President Samia Suluhu Hassan yesterday assured public sector workers that their salaries would be raised. She said, however, that the extent…
Eighteen members of the East African Legislative Assembly Committee on Regional Affairs and Conflict Resolution are currently in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia for a five-day benchmarking visit to the African Union Commission (AUC). The overall objective of the visit is to interact with AUC Stakeholders involved in Peace and Security, and Political Affairs as well as acquaint themselves with operationalization…
Eighteen members of the East African Legislative Assembly Committee on Regional Affairs and Conflict Resolution are currently in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia for a five-day benchmarking visit to the African Union Commission (AUC). The overall objective of the visit is to interact with AUC Stakeholders involved in Peace and Security, and Political Affairs as well as acquaint themselves with operationalization…
Inter-African migration is being driven by a rise in demand for skilled and semi-skilled workers in different economic sectors Because emigrants bring with them more than just economic needs from their home countries, migration is a trade stimulant in and of itself For migrants who contribute to upskilling, movement within the continent results in better-paying, more stable employment Migration…
By Anthony Muchoki Emilio Stanley Kibaki was born early in the morning of November 15, 1931. Named Mwai after his uncle from the mother’s side, his parents, John Githinji Kibaki and Teresia Wanjiku, had seven other children who, like all the others in the village, would help hew wood, till the garden, milk the cows and take them out…
The bank’s total assets also rose by 4.1% United Bank for Africa (UBA) Plc has released its unaudited results for the first quarter ended March 31st, 2022, recording impressive growth across its income lines. The bank’s result which was released to the Nigerian Stock Exchange on Tuesday showed that gross earnings rose by 18.3% from $370mln (N155.4bln) in 2021 to $437mln…