EA business leaders make case for better infrastructure

Regional Chief Executive East Africa at Standard Bank Group Patrick Mweheire.

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East African business leaders and policy-makers are looking to better infrastructure in the region to help boost trade between countries.

Gathering in Dar es Salaam, under the Stanbic Bank banner on Tuesday this week, they explored fresh mutual trade opportunities. But infrastructure restrictions remained a huge headache, with officials calling for improved connectivity to boost business.