Africa’s longstanding dream of reducing its dependence on the U.S. dollar for trade is becoming a reality, thanks to homegrown financial systems like the Pan-African Payments and Settlement System (PAPSS), which are now operational across multiple countries. The shift promises to cut trade costs drastically and boost intra-African commerce, long hampered by a dollar-dominated financial […]
Busia, Uganda – Prime Africa News | In a groundbreaking development poised to reshape Uganda’s economic landscape, the Ministry of Energy and Mineral Development has announced the discovery of an estimated 31 million metric tons of gold across the country. This revelation positions Uganda as a major future player in global gold markets. Solomon Muyita, […]
Beginning July, coffee farmers across Kenya will start receiving their payments through a centralized system via Co-operative Bank. This new payment structure is part of a broader government reform aimed at eliminating corruption within coffee cooperative societies. Addressing in Bungoma Oparanya emphasized that this reform is a decisive step toward ensuring transparency and protecting the […]
Eldama Ravine – Kenya’s First Lady Mama Rachel Ruto has called on Kenyans to embrace a blend of indigenous knowledge and modern farming practices to boost household food production and strengthen national nutrition. Speaking during the national rollout of the Mama Kitchen Garden Program at the Koibatek Agricultural Training Center in Eldama Ravine, Nakuru County, […]
KAMPALA, Uganda – Uganda has surged ahead in East Africa’s economic race, posting a robust 5.7% real GDP growth in 2024, according to the 2025 Economic Survey released by the Kenya National Bureau of Statistics (KNBS). The impressive performance sees Uganda outperform regional heavyweights Kenya and South Sudan, signaling a new phase of economic momentum […]
In Lilongwe’s busy Mchesi Market, 30-year-old Enock Dayton stands beside a small pile of green bananas—what’s left of his once-thriving fruit business. Born and raised in Molele village in Thyolo, southern Malawi, Dayton has sold bananas for most of his life. But in recent months, he’s watched his stock—and profits—dwindle. “We used to grow our […]
In a bid to transform agriculture and empower smallholder farmers, Bungoma County has launched a set of forward-thinking policies aimed at making farming a more sustainable and profitable business. The new initiatives, unveiled by the County’s Agriculture Committee and the Department of Agriculture, include an innovative input support program designed to benefit vulnerable farmers and […]
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The BBC has issued a complaint to Apple after an AI summary of a news headline gave a completely false impression of the story. As part of the nascent roll out of generative AI Apple Intelligence features, the Phone maker is summarizing multiple notifications from the singular apps, making multiple alerts much easier to digest. […]
After years of struggle with inconsistent water supply caused by frequent electricity outages and financial constraints, residents of Maralal have welcomed the commissioning of the rehabilitated and solarized Maralal Water Treatment Plant. Supported by USAID through the Feed the Future initiative, this project marks a major step toward addressing the chronic water challenges in the […]
