SADC LEADERS AND GOVERNMENT REACH AGREEMENT

Posted on 20 August 201921 August 2019 by Gambeta News

SADC Leaders and Government reach agreement on measures to drive regional development The 39th ordinary Summit of the Heads of State and Government of the Southern African Development Community (SADC) which held at Julius Nyerere International Convention Centre in Dar es Salaam, United Republic of Tanzania, on the 17th and 18th August 2019 proposed a protocol aimed at bolstering the industry development sector and eventually intra-trade, which currently stands at below 20%. Tanzania President Dr Magufuli,…

BEST PLACES TO VISIT IN AFRICA

Posted on 15 August 201910 September 2022 by Gambeta News

Best tourist locations to visit in Africa

From its grandiose mountains to amazing wildlife, the world’s second-biggest continent – Africa – is home to many wonderful destinations. Touring the finest holiday destinations in Africa could literally take a lifetime because there are lots of amazing places the continent has to offer holidaymakers. people tend to think of Africa as a country, not a continent. But with 54 countries calling it home, Africa’s topography, landscape, and activities vary drastically by region. Whether…

KENYA’S ROOFING QUEEN – IRENE WANJIKU

Posted on 21 July 201922 July 2019 by Gambeta News

Irene Wanjiku, the founder of Rexe Roofing Products Ltd, discusses building her business with Gambeta News In November 2011, REXE Roofing was incorporated after Irene left her job in the construction industry. She is one of the leading icons in East Africa’s roofing business. Big projects like The Hub Karen in Kenya and Acacia Shopping Mall in Uganda are among the list of her completed projects. Irene is a graduate of Business Administration…

ZANZIBAR ISLAND: AFRICA’s SEMI-AUTONOMOUS ARCHIPELAGO

Posted on 11 July 2019 by Gambeta News

Zanzibar Island is an Archipelago that sits on the coast of Tanzania. It is home to one of Africa exciting beaches that gives way to the rainforest. The Island is an Africa dream of the 1000 and 1 night with a spicey and exotice aroma having a shining white beaches and fiery red sunsets. The Island brings to mind many explorers and slave traders that placed the area in the world history books. The name…

PRESIDENT MAGUFULI UNHAPPY WITH SLOW TRADE IMPLEMENTATION BETWEEN MALAWI

Posted on 25 April 201925 April 2019 by Gambeta News

Tanzania President call for more improvement in the implementation of trade agreement with Malawi. Tanzania President John Magufuli is unhappy with the slow implementation of the trade agreement with Malawi. During a two-day visit to Malawi, He called for the speedy implementation of the agreement. He cited the construction of the one-stop border post at Songwe-Kasumulu as very slow. The construction is under the Memorandum of Understanding signed way back in 2015. President Magufuli said “There is…

RWANDA GOVERNMENT TO REVAMP RUSUMO BORDER

Posted on 15 April 2019 by Gambeta News

Revamping of Rwanda Biggest border set to kick-off after tour by government officials Plans are in motion for the revamping of Rusumo border by the Rwanda Government. The aim of the revamp is to boost trade and also increase their capacity to cope with the growing traffic of cargo. The plans was announced during a tour by government officials to know the challenges facing the border post. After the tour, the officials held a closed door…

RWANDA SIGNS US$400m METHANE GAS PRODUCTION DEAL

Posted on 6 February 20198 February 2019 by Gambeta News

Rwanda signs deal to extract methane gas from Lake Kivu The Rwanda government have signed a US$400 million deal with Gasmeth Energy Ltd to extract, process, compress and also bottle methane gas from Lake Kivu. The signing of the seven years deal took place on Friday 1st February 2019 but was announced yesterday (5 February 2019). At the signing ceremony, representing Rwandan government was; the Rwanda Mines, Petroleum and Gas Board (RMB) and the Rwanda Development…

BEST COUNTRIES TO INVEST IN AFRICA 2019

Posted on 31 January 20191 February 2019 by Gambeta News

RMB gives report on best countries to invest in Africa for 2019 Many investors are in search of the best countries to invest in Africa; as Africa is fast rising to become a very fertile investment destination. The continent is in dire need of roads, rails, ports, airports, power grids and IT systems. All of these do not only form the infrastructure needed to help grow the African economies; but they also serve as investment…

ISAKA-KIGALI RAILWAY CONSTRUCTION TO KICK-OFF IN DECEMBER

Posted on 30 October 2018 by Gambeta News

Construction of Isaka-Kigali railway to begin in December after both Tanzania and Rwanda agree deal. The proposed construction of Isaka-Kigali railway will kick-off in december 2018. This was announce after both Tanzania and Rwanda conclude plans on the railway construction. Meanwhile, the only item remaining is the appointment of a contractor. The project was made public through a joint statement by the Tanzania Minister for Works, Transport and Communication, Isaack Kamwelwe, and his Rwandan counterpart Claver Getete. Meanwhile,…

DAR ES SALAAM RESIDENT RAISE FUND FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF DEMO TOILET

Posted on 3 September 2018 by Gambeta News

A total of Sh800 million was raise for the construction of Demo toilets for children in Tanzania. During an event by the Union of Women MPs, a total fund of Sh800 million was raise. The fund will be use for the construction of demonstration toilets for children. The event which took place in Mlimani City grounds had people from different sectors in the country. Chairperson of the preparatory committee of the fund-raising drive, Prof Anna Tibaijuka thank Dar es…

TPDC AND DANGOTE SIGN DEAL FOR NATURAL GAS SUPPLY

Posted on 23 August 201829 August 2018 by Gambeta News

Hope for cement price reduction arises after government agree deal with Dangote. Tanzania government is making plans to lower cement price the country. The government has seal a 20-year deal for supply of cost effective natural gas. Meanwhile, this gas will help generate electricity at Dangote’s cement plant in Mtwara. The deals has raise hope as it will increase production and eventually reduce price for cement in the domestic markets. The deal also comes in the…

UGANDA RECEIVES US$ 14m TO EXPAND ITS POWER SECTOR.

Posted on 30 July 2018 by Gambeta News

Uganda will expand its power sector with the US$ 14m loan from India. The loan would be extended to Kampala to build electricity transmission lines and substations. The sector’s financing gap is currently more than US$ 500m on the downside. The gap is due to faulty sections of the country’s power supply network. The country is open to any investment in the power sector. Hence the need for funds to repair old facilities and construction…

CONSTRUCTION WORKS BEGINS ON NEW DAR ES SALAAM BRIDGE

Posted on 24 July 2018 by Gambeta News

President John Magufuli and South Korea Premier, Mr Lee Nak-yeon sign MoU for New Dar es salaam bridge construction. Construction is set to kick-off on the new Dar es Salaam bridge. Meanwhile the MoU was sign in the presence of President John Magufuli and South Korea Premier, Mr Lee Nak-yeon. According to the MoU, the bridge will cost $126.26 million (Over Sh284bn) and will be complete in 2021. It will also have a structure that will run…

WHY AFRICA NEEDS MORE AGRITECH ENTREPRENEURS

Posted on 18 July 2018 by Gambeta News

WHY AFRICA NEEDS MORE AGRITECH ENTREPRENEURS Agriculture is the biggest employer in Africa with about 70% of the population depending on it to make a living. Agriculture contributed to about 32% of Africa’s GDP as at 2016. Growth in this sector is 11 times more effective in reducing poverty than growth in any other sector. The agricultural value chain is to add more jobs than any other sector in countries such as Ethiopia, Malawi, Mozambique, Tanzania, Uganda, and…

REPUBLIC OF MALAWI – THE WARM HEART OF AFRICA

Posted on 6 July 2018 by Gambeta News

THE REPUBLIC OF MALAWI CELEBRATES ITS 54 YEARS OF INDEPENDENCE TODAY The Republic of Malawi is a beautiful country that offers so much to visitors. This landlocked country provides an ever-changing and diverse landscape. It is bordered by Zambia to the north west, Tanzania to the north east and Mozambique to the south, south west and south east. It is one of the safest countries in Africa. FUN FACTS ABOUT MALAWI Before independence, Malawi was…

TRUMP’s TRAVEL BAN APPROVED BY SUPREME COURT

Posted on 27 June 2018 by Gambeta News

The U.S. Supreme Court upheld the Trump administration’s travel restrictions from five Muslim countries. Hence giving Trump a victory in enforcing one of his most controversial policies. The high court justices ruled that the president has the authority under U.S. immigration laws to limit travel from foreign countries. To reduce risk of national security. Chief Justice John Roberts delivered the majority opinion, writing that Trump’s September 2017 executive order restricting travel is “squarely within the…

Independence Day in Mozambique

Posted on 26 June 201826 June 2018 by Gambeta News

TODAY is Independence Day in Mozambique, celebrating its independence from Portugal on June 25, 1975. After over four centuries of Portuguese rule, they gained independence in 1975, becoming the People’s Republic of Mozambique shortly thereafter. Mozambique is a country in Southeast Africa. The official name of the country is the Republic of Mozambique. It is bordered by the Indian Ocean to the east, Tanzania to the north, Malawi and Zambia to the northwest, Zimbabwe to the…

NSSF: EARNS US $8M FROM KIGAMBONI TOLL BRIDGE.

Posted on 26 June 201826 June 2018 by Gambeta News

The National Social Security Fund (NSSF) in Tanzania got over US $8m from the Kigamboni toll bridge. The bridge also called Nyerere Bridge, is 680 meter long. It connects Dar es Salaam’s ward of Kurasini from the east of Kigamboni district to the west of Kigamboni district, across the Kurasini Creek. US $7m from the money is from drivers who use the road while US $1m from interest on investment. The bridge is Tanzania’s first…

MICROSOFT PARTNERS WITH TECHNO BRAIN TO IMPROVE FARMERS YIELDS

Posted on 19 June 2018 by Gambeta News

Microsoft and Techno Brain partners to use technology to improve agriculture in Africa. Microsoft Corporation is partnering with Techno Brain to launch a digital Agriculture platform in Africa. The aim of the platform is to enhance farmers crop yields and then increase their income. The plan is to first test the platform in Malawi and Tanzania. With a later expansion to other parts of the continent, like in Kenya, Uganda and Ethiopia. Farmers in the Sub-Saharan region…

WHY FORBES AFRICA 30 UNDER 30 IS INSPIRING YOUNG AFRICANS

Posted on 7 June 20187 June 2018 by Gambeta News

Forbes release list of Africa 30 under 30 young African entrepreneurs. In Africa, Youth often see themselves as tools that will never grow due to the mindset that was pass down from generation. They have the passion to excel but are still having the same small mindset. I sometime believe that if we can turn that passion and redevelop our mindset then the sky is our limit. Mindset is a powerful tool that needs to…

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