Airline Industry Struggles with Sustainable Aviation Fuel Supply – IATA
High costs and limited availability hinder green transition efforts. The airline industry is facing significant challenges in its transition to…
Nedbank Strikes Deal for Control of NCBA, Setting Stage for East Africa Push
NCBA Group has struck an agreement that would hand South Africa’s Nedbank a controlling stake in the Kenyan lender, a…
Cameroon advances digital growth with major mobile network investment
Cameroon is advancing its digital transformation with a major push on connectivity and cybersecurity. On January 21, 2026, CAMTEL and…
Kenya’s $5 billion diaspora inflows set regional benchmark for East Africa
Kenya’s diaspora remittance inflows reached a historic $5.084 billion in the 2024/25 financial year, surpassing the $5 billion mark for…
NISR survey flags productivity concerns in Rwanda’s agriculture
Rwanda’s agricultural productivity could face growing pressure after new data showed that fewer than four in ten farmers used improved…
X adds safeguards to Grok following global criticism
X has announced new restrictions on its AI tool, Grok, following widespread criticism over its use in creating sexualised deepfake…
Kenya takes over as Africa’s top startup market
Kenya’s position as Africa’s top startup investment destination in 2025 marks a clear shift from earlier years, when Nigeria consistently…
Rwanda’s Coffee Revenues Surge with Belgium, US, and China as Top Buyers
The coffee sector experiences unprecedented growth, driven by increased export volumes and rising global prices. Rwanda’s coffee sector registered a…
China–AU strategic dialogue highlights East Africa’s role in trade, infrastructure, and peace
China and the African Union (AU) have reaffirmed their strategic partnership, highlighting East Africa as a key region for peace,…
Rwanda Expands Air Service Agreements with 12 Countries
New bilateral agreements aim to enhance international connectivity and align aviation standards. The government of Rwanda has officially enacted a…
