EAST AFRICA
Celebrities and opinion leaders from various quarters of Kenyan society and diplomatic circles will attend the launch of Tame-A-Black Spot (TABS) road safety campaign, along Waiyaki Way/Museum Hill Roundabout, in Westlands, Kenya in December 2009. 11 Nov 2009 10:24
EAST AFRICA
HKLM and Terry Sutherland & Associates have together been awarded a contract for the relocation of 32 black rhino from South Africa into the Serengeti National Park in Tanzania. 5 Aug 2009 15:35
EAST AFRICA
Many in the African diaspora trace their rhythmic roots to Angola's drumming. On Friday 31 July to Sunday 02 August, musicians from Brazil, Mozambique, South Africa and the USA will descend on Cine Atlântico in Angola's capital city, Luanda, for the launch of the Luanda International Jazz Festival. 6 Jul 2009 17:04
EAST AFRICA
The president of Zanzibar, Abeid Amani Karume has launched an initiative to recognise the achievements of young African leaders known as the Young African Leaders Awards. President Karume launched the African awards on behalf of chairman of the African Union, Jakaya Mrisho Kikwete, President of the United Republic of Tanzania. 30 Jan 2009 15:31
EAST AFRICA
Over 30 international speakers will address the International Business Forum in Kigali, 29 - 30 October 2008. The forum will gather participants, including business leaders from East Africa, Europe, North America and Asia, to one of the most important business events in the region for years. 14 Oct 2008 10:31
EAST AFRICA
International investors from the US, Germany and France are backing the first East African International Business Forum being held in Kigali 29 - 30 October 2008. US-based Corporate Council on Africa (CCA), Germany's Afrika-Verein and the French Council of Investors in Africa (CIAN) have announced their support. 22 Sep 2008 09:42
EAST AFRICA
The first annual Kenya Trade Fair and Conference, taking place 19 - 21 September 2008 at the Sandton Convention Centre, Johannesburg, is a few days away. South African businesses will be able to engage with a host of Kenyan government and business stakeholders. 11 Sep 2008 12:52
EAST AFRICA
Ethiopian Airlines has been awarded Corporate Achievement Award for its excellence in the airline industry by Aviation and Allied Business Publication. It has been recognised for its contribution in setting the pace in the airline industry in Africa thereby contributing significantly to socio-economic integration and development. 2 Sep 2008 09:24
EAST AFRICA
Uganda is to host the first honey exhibition in Africa to raise awareness about investment opportunities in honey trade. 25 Aug 2008 11:00
EAST AFRICA
[Carole Kimutai] This coming Saturday, May 24, Nairobi will play host to a fashion and the arts show that is aimed at harnessing African creativity and promoting Kenya as a dynamic cultural hub. 21 May 2008 14:01
EAST AFRICA
[David Muwanga] The Uganda Communication Commission (UCC) is organising a one-day symposium to be attended by telecommunications regulators from the Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa (COMESA) member states. This is going to be one of the activities of the commission that would be marking its tenth anniversary on 22 May 2008. Other activities would include launching of a new corporate identity and the logo. 31 Mar 2008 12:40
EAST AFRICA
[Walter Wafula] Celebrated British-based band UB40 will set Kampala on fire this Saturday. Preparations for one of the ‘80s most popular bands are in high gear in the capital where the reggae idols are due to perform for Ugandan fans. 21 Feb 2008 11:12
EAST AFRICA
[David Muwanga] The African Banking Technology conference that was scheduled to take place from 13-14 February 2008 has been postponed to early April this year due to lack of security in Kenya. 11 Feb 2008 10:55