Africa’s Power & Energy Exhibition is announced as market continues to attract investment
Africa has experienced massive internal growth in major areas within the last 20 years which have contributed greatly to investors’ assets. One area which is particularly high in demand and continuously predicting huge returns is the energy market.
It has already made an impact by creating greater well-being to the people of Africa whilst boosting profits for shareholders involved. Due to this massive interest in the region’s power sector which includes the UN’s 2014 ‘Sustainable Energy for All’ programme, making Africa as one of the main areas of focus, EXPOGROUP is organizing the 4th Power & Energy 2018 Exhibition, from the 13th to the 15th of November 2018 in Tanzania at the Diamond Jubilee Expo Center (DJEC) in Dar-es-Salaam and Kenya’s 8th edition from the 25th to the 27th of July, 2019 KICC, Nairobi’s famous international venue
Volkswagen in view of entering Ethiopia
Volkswagen is considering a component assembly plant in Ethiopia, in addition to the two recently announced assembly plants in Ghana and Nigeria.
The foray into Africa represents a growth opportunity for the car maker in light of the expected recovery of the continent’s economies recently hit by the downturn in commodities. According to the Export-Import Bank’s Africa Trade Report 2018, African economies will grow by
Balsam International to Travel to Dar es Salaam for Medical Help
Balsam International, a heart surgery and cardiology team is preparing to go to Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, in the next few days to treat 176 heart patients after successful trips to treat 225 heart patients in Yemen.
Dr. Imad Bukhari, cardiac surgery consultant and CEO of Balsam, said that during the six-day trip the team aims to conduct 16-18 open heart surgeries, about 60 catheterizations, offering treatment to 100 cases in outpatient clinics in collaboration with the medical team at the Jakaya Kikwete Cardiac Institute.
To support Africa’s rice productivity IRRI opens regional office in Kenya
The International Rice Research Institute (IRRI) has opened a new regional office in the Kenyan capital Nairobi to help Africa achieve self-sufficiency and productivity in rice production.
The new regional hub hosted by CGIAR center, the International Livestock Research Institute (ILRI) will work
Tanzania gets over 100 mln Euro agriculture sector support from EU
The European Union (EU) and the government of Tanzania on Tuesday have signed a 103.5-million-Euro financing agreement to improve productivity in the agricultural sector.
A joint statement by the EU and the government of Tanzania said will focus on horticulture, coffee and tea to improve agricultural productivity.
Tanzania - Sweden To Address Trade Imbalance
Tanzania and Sweden are seeking to put in check the existing trade imbalance between the two countries. The two parties met to discuss the issue as well as look for ways to open new markets for their agricultural produce. Both parties have identified the potential in the sector and deem it ideal for business and more export opportunities to foster their economies.
Mr. Boniface Michael, the Acting Director of Trade Promotion at the Tanzania Trade Development Authority said they would, “equip our producers with the right knowledge and requirements for trading with the country (Sweden).”
Tanzania acquires coffee, tea and legumes market in China
Tanzania Trade Development Authority (TTDA) has said that the country has secured a market for coffee, cashew nuts, ginger, tea, peas, and legumes in China where there is high demand for the commodities.
A media report said that the development was announced by TTDA Director General, Mr Edwin Rutageruka after the Asian country was impressed by the commodities during ChinaASEAN expo 2018 held in China.
