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Hyatt Hotels’ Footprint in Africa Set for 50 percent Room Growth before 2030
In the next two years, Hyatt hotels are set to debut in new markets within the region, including the anticipated opening of Hyatt Regency Lagos Ikeja in Nigeria and Johannesburg
Lendsqr Launches in Tanzania with AI-Powered Analysis Extending Credit facilities to the Informal Sector
From motorcycle taxi (boda-boda) riders and food vendors to Dukawalla owners, many Tanzanians work in cash and don’t have pay slips, bank statements, or credit histories.
Tanzania’s Abood Bus enters Mombasa. Kidia One now extends journey from Dar to Nairobi onto Kampala
With most East African countries now improving on their road infrastructure, journeys are getting shorter, this is therefore driving bus operators to extend their usual routes in their quest to fish for more passengers.
African SAP users showcase innovations at SAPHILA 2025
Speakers from countries including Zimbabwe, South Africa, Tanzania and Mozambique, representing organisations such as Tiger Brands, the City of Johannesburg, Dis-Chem, Shoprite, Toyota, Implats and more, will be talking about their SAP journeys at the event.
TotalEnergies preparing for offshore drilling in South Africa from 2026
The announcement coincides with significant legislative developments in South Africa’s oil and gas sector.
African Export and Import Bank expands overseas with a branch in Barbados, Caribbean
The Barbados AATC is described to be an authentic icon of trade embodying the ambition, resilience, and influence of leading commercial cities in Africa and the Caribbean that serve as dynamic focal points for commerce.
Aleph brings Spotify advertising to Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda
Spotify has revolutionised music listening. Its move into podcasting brought innovation and a new generation of listeners to the medium.
Tanzania records 5.3 million tourists in less than a year. Surpasses own target by over 107 percent
Minister Pindi Chana said the sector continues to be the goose which lays the golden eggs, on that the earnings from tourism have also increased from USD 1.3 billion recorded in 2021 to over USD 3.9 billion in 2024.
South Sudan seizes eleven oil tankers for porting sub-standard fuel into the country
The South Sudan National Bureau of Standards confirmed that the shipment of petroleum fuel contained in the 11 fuel tankers failed the quality and laboratory tests as it did not comply with the technical standards approved by the East African Community
Dodoma plans to spearhead beekeeping and honey production in Tanzania
Together with Tabora, Dodoma recently secured market outlets from their organic honey in the United Kingdom.