Ethiopia’s Banking Revolution: A Step Towards Economic Freedom
Ethiopia has taken a bold step towards economic liberalization by approving a draft bill to open its banking sector to...
November 5, 2024Eastern Africa – Kenya, Ethiopia, Tanzania, Uganda and Rwanda – is the continent’s fastest-integrating bloc, a hub for tech, logistics, ports and a rising consumer class along the Indian Ocean trade routes. The Rio Times tracks the region’s growth, currencies, infrastructure megaprojects, and the contest among China, the Gulf and the West for influence. This hub gathers our daily Eastern Africa coverage through a business and investment lens.
Ethiopia has taken a bold step towards economic liberalization by approving a draft bill to open its banking sector to...
November 5, 2024
Kenya's government has announced plans to reintroduce unpopular tax increases. These measures were previously shelved due to deadly protests.
November 1, 2024
(Opinion) The Kenyan government's recent decision to grant diplomatic immunity to the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation has sparked significant
November 1, 2024
Ethiopian Airlines has secured its position as Africa's premier carrier by winning the 'Best Overall in Africa' award at the...
October 31, 2024
Kenya's foreign direct investment (FDI) faced a significant downturn in 2023. Excluding investments from East African Community members, FDI dropped...
October 29, 2024
The Ethiopia-Kenya electric highway, launched in 2023, is reshaping East Africa's energy landscape. This 1,045-kilometer power line links Wolayta-Sodo in...
October 28, 2024
Rwanda has inked a significant agreement with global mining powerhouse Rio Tinto to explore and potentially extract the country's untapped...
October 25, 2024
Mozambique's ruling party, Frelimo, has secured another term in power, sparking controversy and protests. Daniel Chapo
October 25, 2024
Zambia is launching a bold initiative to transform its copper mining sector aiming to increase production from around. Analysis from...
October 24, 2024