EAC states waver on a freely convertible currency regime

The varying traits of regional currencies are a setback to making them tradeable.

EAC member

Jacob Zuma supporters slam prosecuting authority

South Africa's former president Jacob Zuma.

They say the corruption case is politically motivated.

Moise Katumbi returns to DR Congo from exile

Moise Katumbi.

He has been in a self-imposed exile for three years.

Ugandan boat with footballers capsizes - VIDEO

A survivor said the boat had a hole that was letting in water.

S. Africa ex-president Zuma back in court

Former South African president Jacob Zuma sits in the dock of the High Court of Pietermaritzburg on July 27, 2018 for his hearing over 16 corruption charges.

He is accused of taking bribes from French defence company Thales.

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    Sudan army rulers, protesters plan more talks  
  • World
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  • East Africa
    Freedom suffers as African strongmen target NGOs  
  • Business
    Rwanda turns to DRC as trade with Uganda dips  
  • Business
    Adoption of single EAC currency to take longer  
  • East Africa
    Foreign military bases seen as threat to East Africa  
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    Kenya to market produce at Beijing Expo
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    Jumia stock sheds 50pc after report links it to fraud
  • Business
    Tanzania fines Acacia Mining $2.4mn over alleged pollution
  • Business
    Countries fail again to agree on trade access
  • Business
    EAC states waver on a freely convertible currency regime
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    Alexander Forbes moves to exit Uganda market
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    Kenyan agriculture masterplan requires $2.2b
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    Rwanda turns to DRC as trade with Uganda dips
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    Comment Kenya is slouching towards Gehenna to meet its doom
  • Editorial
    Editorial South Sudan: Don’t let hawks have the last laugh
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    Comment The apartheid story and the coming demise of television
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    • News

    PM Abiy hosts 'the most expensive dinner' in Ethiopia

    PM Abiy hosts 'the most expensive dinner' in Ethiopia

    Guests paid $173,000 to dine at former emperor Menelik's palace.

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    Democratic Republic of Congo's opposition

    Africa at a glance

    Stories making headlines across the continent

    Hundreds protest strict Alabama abortion law
    Sudan protesters, army resume talks
    Khartoum, Juba at odds over Abyei stand by UN
    Now Rwanda mulling more restrictions
    Facebook bans Israeli firm over 'fake Africa accounts'
    Sudan protesters tear down roadblocks
    Tanzania floods kill five, leave around 2,500 homeless

    Business

    Kenya to market produce at Beijing Expo

    Kenya to market produce at Beijing Expo

    The country wants to increase its exports to China, and attract Chinese tourists.

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    A woman shops online.

    Jumia stock sheds 50pc after report links it to fraud

    The e-commerce firm allegedly falsified merchant, consumer and order numbers.

    Tanzania fines Acacia Mining $2.4mn over alleged pollution
    Countries fail again to agree on trade access
    Alexander Forbes moves to exit Uganda market
    Kenyan agriculture masterplan requires $2.2b
    Uganda bans small cargo import brokers
    Food prices stay stable with slight rise in inflation over Ramadhan
    MTN lists on Nigeria's bourse, offers citizens 20pc stake

    Opinion

    Kenya is slouching towards Gehenna to meet its doom

    Kenya is slouching towards Gehenna to meet its doom

    Kenya's potential can never be realised unless we engineer a paradigm shift.

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    South Sudan’s President Salva Kiir (right) and rebel leader Riek Machar in Uganda for peace talks on July 7, 2018. PHOTO | AFP

    South Sudan: Mutual mistrust stalls peace deal for a further six months

    Worries are mounting that a half year leaves enough time for things to go badly wrong.

    South Sudan: Don’t let hawks have the last laugh
    The apartheid story and the coming demise of television
    NGUGI: In modern Kenya we sell death in sachets
    NERIMA: It’s no fun being poor and desperate in Kenya
    Schooling or education? The difference lies in relevance
    OBBO: Nyangali has reappeared, but this is no time to relax
    KASHERO: Let’s not mess up KQ turnaround efforts

    The Magazine

    Kigamboni: Escape from Dar’s hustle

    Kigamboni: Escape from Dar’s hustle

    Calm, clean beaches offer ideal places to swim, sunbathe, snorkel and camp.

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    Maris Wanyera, EU ambassador to Uganda Attilio Pacifici, Emily Drani and Doreen Katusiime in Kampala, Uganda, at the launch of the book and app that map historical building and sites in the country. PHOTO | COURTESY | CCFU

    App makes it easy to explore Uganda’s heritage

    An app that maps historical building and sites in the country has been launched.

    Harsh terroir? The wine is fine!
    Hemingways joins luxury Virtuoso network
    Young adult novels inspire and educate
    Tasty pizza at 360 Degrees in Kigali
    Photo Magic? It's gone in a flash...
    Painters show a birds-eye view of everyday life
    Facebook bans Israeli firm over 'fake Africa accounts'

    Science & Health

    $50,000 to support circular economy in Kenya

    $50,000 to support circular economy in Kenya

    Kenya is in the only country in circular economy, the rest are either upcycling or recycling

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    dengue fever

    Dar fights outbreak as dengue hits three regions

    About 1,222 people have been diagnosed with the fever in Dar es Salaam, Dodoma and Singida.

    Kenya, Dar in study to protect coral reefs
    UN sounds alarm over unregulated sand harvesting
    A million species face extinction, UN warns
    Researchers warn of new ‘concealed’ TB
    Ebola: Uganda at risk as Congo flares up
    DR Congo Ebola deaths surpass 1,000
    Congolese refugees cross illegally into Uganda

    Sports

    Kenya drops two sprinters over testosterone levels

    Kenya drops two sprinters over testosterone levels

    Maximilla Imali and Evangeline Makena dropped from IAAF World Relays championship team.

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    Footballers Sadio Mane, Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang and Mohamed Salah.

    African trio share Premier League Golden Boot

    Mane, Aubameyang and Salah scored 22 goals each during the season.

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    Kenya's Eliud Kipchoge to attempt two-hour marathon again
    Semenya loses challenge against IAAF testosterone rules
    Kenyans run to victory in London Marathon
    Burundi's Faty dies aged 28 in league match
    Mo Farah, Gebrselassie in dispute over alleged theft
    Kenyan footballer handed 10-year ban over match fixing