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5 East African Economies Merge to Create One of Africa’s Largest Trading Blocks
It’s Official! East Africa officially opens its borders to become one of Africa’s largest trading blocs, today. The East African Community (EAC) trading bloc will create a market of close to 130 million people and a combined GDP of 80 billion dollars, making it one of the largest trading blocs in Africa. However , even [...]
Africa ICT Trends and Countries to Watch in 2010
It’s that time of the year when any expert worth their salt makes some predictions for the New Year. I too couldn’t resist a peek into my crystal ball and here I share what I believe will be the major ICT trends and some of the countries to watch this year. In general, 2010 promises [...]
Uganda to Host International AgriBusiness Forum
Kampala, the bustling capital city of Uganda, has been announced as the host city for the 2010 edition of the AgriBusiness Forum. At a press conference held late last year, the Government of the Republic of Uganda and Brussels-based EMRC jointly made the announcement that this year’s edition of the AgriBusiness Forum will be [...]
East Africa’s Mobile Market Poised for Double Digit Growth Over the Next Five Years
A recent report by Frost and Sullivan shows double digit growth in the East African Mobile market over the next 5 years. According to the 246 page report, East Africa ( Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda, Rwanda) currently has 37.6 mobile subscribers with a penetration rate of 30.8%. The East Africa mobile communications market is expected to [...]
M-commerce and its Impact on Africa
Until very recently, most Africans did not have access to credit or debit cards let alone ones that were internationally recognized. I recall when credit cards were introduced to East Africa in the early 2000′s, it was a battle to secure one. The bank required that you make a hefty deposit and sign all manner [...]
4th Annual Audit, Risk & Governance Africa Conference
Africa’s Premier Event for Audit Directors, Risk Managers, Anti-Corruption Pioneers & Government Leaders A Unique, Interactive Learning Format Includes: 20th July Enterprise Risk Management – Intensive Workshop 21st July Fraud & Corruption Summit 2009 22nd & 23rd July Audit, Risk & Governance Africa Conference 2009 – Lining Up Assurance: Audit & Governance Today – Best [...]
