The 2014 East Africa Business Summit initially planned for the beginning of June has been postponed until October. The meeting aims to bring together over 100 top chief executive officers […]
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East Africa sees accelerated regional integration
A new single customs territory is revolutionising the way goods are exported and imported into East Africa. South African traders would be well advised to take note, says Hester Hopkins, […]
The Switzerland of Africa
From landlocked to land-linked – Rwanda is striving to become the regional trade hub by capitalising on its location between East, West and Central Africa to serve its neighbours. In […]
East Africa seeks U.S.$4 Billion rail funding adviser
With the aim of boosting cross border trade - Tanzania, Rwanda and Burundi are looking for an adviser to help them secure financing for a $4.13 billion railway project in […]
Rwanda drops fuel price due to lower oil prices
Diesel and petrol prices have gone down with immediate effect due to the reduction in oil prices on international markets since December. According to the Rwandan Ministry of Trade and […]
EAC Single Customs Territory launch postponed to June
More time has been given to Tanzania and Burundi allowing the two countries the opportunity of preparing for the shift towards a single customs territory (SCT) roll-out following the announcement […]
Cementing Joint Border Committees in Tanzania
Discussions in formalizing and mainstreaming Joint Border Committees (JBCs) in Tanzania have resulted in a terms of reference being signed by government agencies, private sector stakeholders and the USAID East […]
Local Industry set for marginal growth in 2013
Jacques Carelse, MD of UD Trucks Southern Africa outlines to Simon Foulds what the company has been doing to ensure it continues delivering transport solutions to its customers. “We are […]
Big infrastructure developments in Africa to boost transport
Due to increased investment in the African continent, there are numerous new infrastructure development projects being undertaken to boost transportation. East African countries in particular are in for some positive […]
Work on Rusumo One-Stop Border Post underway
Construction activities of Rusumo one-stop border bridging Rwanda and Tanzania are set to be completed by November 2014, costing a shared amount of Frw 25 billion, officials have disclosed. The […]