Ethiopia: Tourism Minister Highlights Nation’s Endeavors to Positioning Tourism As Driving Force of Growth

Ethiopia: Tourism Minister Highlights Nation’s Endeavors to Positioning Tourism As Driving Force of Growth

Addis Ababa, — Ethiopia’s Tourism Minister, Selamawit Kassa revealed the Government’s ongoing efforts to position the tourism sector as a transformative force for economic growth and international engagement. Over 40 UK-based journalists, travel writers, and media professionals gathered in London on 14 May 2025 for the Africa Travel Show Media Event, a high-profile platform dedicated…

Bolt Launches Flight Tracking For Airport Pickups

Bolt Launches Flight Tracking For Airport Pickups

Ride-hailing company, Bolt, has launched flight tracking services for airport pickups Ride-hailing company, Bolt, has launched flight tracking services for airport pickups. Customers will now be able to sync their flight details when scheduling a ride to pick them up from airport. In the event that a customer’s flight is delayed or cancelled, Bolt will…

Kakuzi eyes fourth commercial Crop, AgTech to drive growth

Kakuzi eyes fourth commercial Crop, AgTech to drive growth

NAIROBI, Kenya, May 15 – Listed agribusiness firm Kakuzi Plc plans to introduce a fourth commercial crop and expand its agricultural technology use over the next decade in a bid to boost shareholder value. Speaking at the company’s 97th Annual General Meeting, Kakuzi Managing Director Chris Flowers said the firm is exploring new revenue streams,…

Why Most Kenyans Are Choosing to Borrow for Land, Not Homes

Why Most Kenyans Are Choosing to Borrow for Land, Not Homes

Currently, 61.1% of real estate-related loans are being used to finance land acquisition. Owning land is often seen as a key milestone, a sign that you’ve made it, that you’re independent and building something lasting for your family. Kenya’s mortgage market remains largely underdeveloped. According to reports, fewer than 1% of the adult population has…

Nigeria Launches Non-Resident BVN Framework

Nigeria Launches Non-Resident BVN Framework

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), in partnership with the Nigeria Inter-Bank Settlement System (NIBSS), has officially unveiled the Non-Resident Bank Verification Number (NRBVN) framework. This initiative promises to provide a secure and streamlined digital pathway for Nigerians living abroad to access banking services back home. Speaking on this, Governor Olayemi Cardoso heralded the launch…