Ecobank Group Appoints Amin Manekia as Group Exec, Corporate & Investment Banking
Ecobank Transnational Incorporated, parent company of the Ecobank Group, today announced the appointment of Mr Amin Manekia as Group Executive of its Corporate & Investment Banking business. Mr Manekia steps into the position vacated in late 2015 by Mr Charles Kié, who moved to become Managing Director of Ecobank Nigeria. A national of Pakistan, Amin […]
How the Fashion Industry Could be Africa’s Defining Story
The story behind Africa’s fashion goes beyond the continent’s culture, traditions and intricate patterns of its garments. The next big thing is the potential of fashion to drive Africa’s future and provide solutions to the rising youth unemployment and slow economic growth as a result of falling prices of commodities. The global fashion industry is […]
Besigye Sworn as the president of Uganda in Kampala
In a day of dramatic events in Kampala, on the eve of President Yoweri Museveni’s inauguration, opposition leader Kizza Besigye was ‘sworn in’ as the president of Uganda. Dr Besigye running on the Forum for Democratic Change party ticket received 35.61 per cent to Museveni’s 60.62 per cent of the vote, which he rejected, claiming […]
Revitalisation of Tanzania-Zambia Railway line (TAZARA) is of utmost priority to Tanzania
Revitalisation of the once-thriving Tanzania-Zambia Railway line (TAZARA) is of utmost priority to the government of Tanzania given the fact that despite its huge potential, the railroad has been underperforming due to a number of reasons. The Chief Secretary, Ambassador John Kijazi, made the commitment on Monday, stressing that the government of Tanzania believes challenges […]
Mombasa hosts Stakeholders for the Launch of the regional leather design studio
To address long standing design weaknesses and improve market entry of the region’s leather and leather products in a sustainable manner, the Commonwealth Secretariat’s Trade Competitiveness Section in partnership with COMESA-Leather and Leather Products Institute (COMESA/LLPI) have embarked on an ambitious project to establish a Regional Design Studio (RDS). The launch of the project and […]
Ghanaian crowned first ‘Miss Africa Continent’
Barefoot, wearing traditional costumes including animal hide skirts and elaborately beaded headdresses, the contestants strutted the stage before Ghanaian Rebecca Asamoah was crowned the first ‘Miss Africa Continent’. The 24-year-old dental hygienist beat 11 finalists drawn from an original list of 40 contestants from across the continent in the inaugural pageant at Johannesburg’s Gold Reef […]
Zambia High Court Stops Cases Against Banda
THE Lusaka High Court yesterday stopped proceedings in a matter where former Republican President Rupiah Banda is charged with two counts of corrupt practices because his immunity has been restored and cannot face prosecution. Judge Fulgeance Chisanga said it will be incompetent for the court to continue hearing the matter, when Mr Banda’s immunity has […]
Southern Africa Energy & Infrastructure Summit, 4-6 May 2016 in Maputo, Mozambique
For the last 23 years, EnergyNet has worked closely with the governments and pivotal stakeholders of Mozambique, Angola, Namibia, Botswana, Lesotho, Zimbabwe, South Africa, Madagascar, Mauritius, Democratic Republic of Congo, Zambia, and Malawi. Regional development is the key to unlocking Africa’s energy investment potential – it is with this in mind that EnergyNet are delighted […]
25 People Die in a Road Traffic Accident in Zambia
Government is considering holding one funeral for the 25 people who died in a road traffic accident in Kapiri Mposhi on Saturday, Central Province Minister Davies Chisopa has said. Meanwhile, 20 victims who included 11 females who died in the accident have been identified, while police officers were yesterday dispatched to search for a nine-year-old […]
U.S. Gives Zambia U.S.$3.8 Million for Elections
The US Government has given Zambia through the Electoral Commission of Zambia (ECZ) US$3.8 million towards the holding of credible elections on August 11. US Ambassador Ambassador to Zambia Eric Schultz says this substantial contribution is aimed at ensuring the voice of the electorate is heard. Schultz says a portion of this contribution will go […]
