Uganda: Kampala Schools Emerge Top in a Level Exams
Kampala has emerged the best district in the A level examinations for 2009 that have been released this afternoon.
Zambia: Farming – Unpredictable Weather Patterns Hurting
“Farming has now become completely different and difficult,” laments Dickson Siangoma.
Africa: Regional Integration Fundamental
While much of Africa has avoided the worst effects of the recession, we face significant risks and uncertainty.
South Africa: BP Driven by Fear of Competition, PetroSA Charges
NATIONAL oil company PetroSA yesterday entered the fray over its 400 000 barrel-a-day crude oil refinery, saying BP Africa’s recent public lobbying against investment in a new refinery could be driven by fear of competition.
Tanzania: Tourism Promotion Failure Disappointing
The authorities expect the number of tourist arrivals in our country to rise by about 20 per cent immediately before and after the World Cup in South Africa in June and July.
Zambia: Govt, China Sign Pacts
ZAMBIA and China yesterday signed various bilateral agreements focusing mainly on economic cooperation between the two countries.
Tanzania: Beer Wars Loom
A fierce battle for the Tanzanian beer market looms as East African Breweries is set to swiftly seal an acquisition deal for the country’s second largest brewer, Serengeti Breweries Ltd. Sources say that on February 24 the Kenya Capital Markets Authority gave the brewer the nod to acquire what has only been referred to as “substantial” stake.
Tanzania: Check Drug Abuse
Drug abuse is wrecking lives around the country. The consequences are telling on the families that have to look after young people who get addicted and are reduced to a vegetable state. This is why vigilance against this menace must go a notch higher.
