East African Community Newswire

Tanzanians Head to Polls to Vote for President, Lawmakers

Tanzania’s 29 million eligible voters are lining up at polling places Wednesday to decide whether to re-elect President John Magufuli amid accusations of eroding democracy and human rights. Magufuli is facing 14 challengers in his quest for a second five- …

EAC holds “Rocking Art on Main” event

Evangeline Arts Council is holdiong a "Rocking Art on Main" event. The debut and bidding event is Thursday, October 29 at Café Evangeline for Thirsty Thursday. The second viewing and bidding is Saturday, November 7 at the 2020 Evangeline Parish …

Uganda lobbying to host EAC statistics bureau

Dr Albert Byamugisha, the Board chairman of Uganda National Bureau of Statistics, says that Uganda is best placed to host the bureau since the UBOS office in Entebbe was established in 1946 to collect and disseminate statistics for the East Africa …

Kenya has many reasons to toast to UN 75 anniversary

The culmination of the 75 years of the United Nations (UN) commemoration would not be complete if Kenya’s history and contributions were missing. Kenya has had an enthralling relationship with the UN for a long time and continues to create many indelible …

EAC calls for development of bioeconomy strategy in region

NAIROBI, Oct. 21 (Xinhua) -- The East African Community (EAC) bloc on Wednesday called for the development of bioeconomy strategy in the region to open opportunities for research cooperation. Christophe Bazivamo, deputy secretary-general of EAC, said that …

Why South Sudan under SPLM-IG between 2014 and 2020 a bankrupt Country?

By Juol Nhomngek Gec, Juba, South Sudan, OCT/27/2020, SSN; Since the War broke out in 2013 in South Sudan, the SPLM mainstream known as the SPLM-IG that remained in the management of the country has borrowed more than the country can pay back. The …

EAC defers ToR for Bhavanapadu port in AP; seeks more info

An Expert Appraisal Committee (EAC) of the Union Environment Ministry has deferred Andhra Pradesh government’s proposal seeking clearance to prepare Terms of Reference (ToR) for its proposed ₹3,670-crore greenfield seaport, seeking more information. …

Tanzanian polls: EAC to send observers

East African Community (EAC) The East African Community (EAC) said on Friday it will dispatch election observer mission to Tanzania ahead of the nation’s general elections slated for Oct. 28. The EAC said in a statement that the mission will arrive in …

EAC to decide on environment clearance of airport terminal project

EAC lacks 60 factories to address growing shoes demand

EAC trade with the rest of the world in leather (Source: COMTRADE 2018) NAIROBI, KENYA: The East African region needs at least 60 footwear factories to meet the growing demand for shoes in the region. A regional value chain paper for the leather industry …

Kenya approves move to set up EAC seamless airspace

By Business Daily AfricaNairobi. Kenya has moved the region closer to achieving an open airspace following the decision by the Cabinet to approve establishment, implementation and management of the East African Community (EAC) Seamless Upper Airspace. The …

Magufuli optimistic on Arusha as Lowassa, Kinana campaign for CCM

By Zephania Ubwani and Alawi Masare @TheCitizenTz news@tz.nationmedia.comArusha. Arusha, an opposition stronghold since the 1990s, was in green and yellow colours yesterday as hundreds of people turned up at the campaign rally to drum up support for the re …

AU chair urges Africa to prepare to implement AfCFTA

AfCFTA to create a continental market for goods and services with free movement of people and capital. Johannesburg, S.A. | Xinhua | The African Union (AU) chairperson Cyril Ramaphosa on Thursday called on the continent’s Regional Economic Communities ( …

Tanzanian Voters Weigh Second Term for Magufuli

Tanzanians go to the polls October 28, and President John Magufuli is expected to win re-election, despite a spirited challenge from opposition leader Tundu Lissu and accusations from rights groups that he suppresses individual freedoms and dissent. …

Platforms to empower women most welcome

As the world celebrated International Day of Rural Women on October 15 this year, the East African Community took the opportunity to roll out an online platform designed to empower women with functional entrepreneurship. For starters, International Day of …

A renegade view of Kenya’s Heroes Day

By Charles Onyango-ObboTuesday October 20, was Mashujaa Day (Heroes Day) when Kenyans honour all those who contributed to the struggle for Kenya’s independence - or positively invested efforts in post-independence nation-building and doing good things. …

Roundup: Asia remains largest origin of imports to Uganda in August

KAMPALA, Oct. 19 (Xinhua) -- Asia remained Uganda's main source of imports in August though the share was reduced to 34.1 percent from 42.5 percent a year ago, said a monthly economic report by the Ugandan Finance Ministry issued on Monday. The report …

Of Mwalimu Nyerere and food security

By Kasera Nick OyooThis past week there were three commemorations of note: the International Day of the Girl Child (October 11); Mwalimu Nyerere’s 21st death anniversary (October 14), and World Food Day (October 16). As the Sisters of Fate would have it, …

Experts’ take on freedom of expression, assembly report

By Louis Kolumbia @Collouis1999 lkolumbia@tz.nationmedia.comDar es Salaam. Political commentators and lawyers expressed different opinions over the recent findings of the Amnesty International regarding Tanzania’s status on freedom of expression and …

Free course helps parents bring out the best in their children and themselves in spite of COVID-19 constraints

Most parents want to do everything they can to help their children but don’t know what to do in certain situations. This course gives simple tools that help. WASHINGTON, DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, UNITED STATES, October 28, 2020 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- …

Torq Commodities Adopts Satoshi Systems’ Minerva (CTRM) Platform to Digitalise Their Trading and Business Workflows

Implementation of Minerva will digitalise TORQ's business processes and increase operations efficiency through various existing and custom built modules. LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM, October 28, 2020 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Torq Commodities is an …

Iran: On Anniversary of November 2019 Uprising, defiant youth target center for issuing prison and flogging sentences

Beheshti Judicial Complex in Karaj is the center for issuing prison and flogging sentences for young people PARIS, FRANCE, October 28, 2020 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- In the early hours of Tuesday, October 27, 2020, defiant youth targeted Beheshti …

Car Finance Market Worth $2.33 Billion, Globally, by 2027 at 14.3% CAGR

Increase in demand for vehicles fuel the growth of the global car finance market PUNE, MAHARASHTRA, INDIA, October 28, 2020 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Rise in global average price of automobiles and increase in demand for vehicles fuel the growth of …

Registration Opens for Future Soldier Technology 2021

SMi Group Reports: The 7th annual Future Soldier Technology conference will take place as a virtual conference over the 9th and 10th March 2021. LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM, October 28, 2020 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Building on the huge success of its …

Global Sourcing Software Market 2020 - Industry Analysis, Key Players, Applications, Strategies and Forecast to 2026

Latest Market Analysis Research Report on “Global Sourcing Software Market 2020” has been added to Wise Guy Reports database. PUNE , MAHARASHTRA, INDIA, October 28, 2020 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Global Sourcing Software Industry New Study …

QinetiQ To Host Webinar on ‘Red Teaming – Hacking (Organisations) from the Hotel’

SMi Reports: A free webinar led by QinetiQ will take place on 25th November 2020 to explore why organisations should carry out Red Teaming exercises LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM, October 28, 2020 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- SMi Group is delighted to …

Prevalence Of Chronic Diseases Will Drive The Global Biosimilar Monoclonal Antibodies Market At 29.91% CAGR To 2023

The Business Research Company’s Global Biosimilar Monoclonal Antibodies Market Report 2020-30: COVID-19 Growth And Change LONDON, GREATER LONDON, UK, October 28, 2020 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The prevalence of chronic diseases is expected to drive …

Use Of Robotic Process Automation And Artificial Intelligence In The Life Insurance Industry 2020

The Business Research Company’s Global Life Insurance Providers Market Report 2020-30: Covid 19 Impact And Recovery LONDON, GREATER LONDON, UK, October 28, 2020 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- According to life insurance industry trends, robotic process …

Meet the Fastest Growing International Business Forum of Its Kind: OffshoreCorpTalk.com!

Business owners, entrepreneurs, and vendors alike are taking stock of a new way of trading industry knowledge. NICOSIA, CYPRUS, October 28, 2020 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- OffshoreCorpTalk.com is a fast-growing online forum for experts and beginners …

SHAREHOLDER ALERT: The Law Offices of Timothy L. Miles Announces Cabot Oil and Gas Corporation (COG) Sued by Shareholder

Investor Files Securities Class Action Against Cabot Oil and Gas Corporation (NYSE: COG); Shareholders Urged to Contact The Law Offices of Timothy L. Miles Cabot Oil and Gas Corporation (NASDAQ:COG) HENDERSONVILLE, TN, UNITED STATES, October 28, 2020 …

CCHR Calls for Psych Hospital Closure Over Child Sexual Abuse & $127m Lawsuit

CCHR says lawsuit, criminal investigations into and prosecution over child sexual abuse at for-profit behavioral hospital in VA should prompt government to act LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA, UNITED STATES, October 27, 2020 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Twenty …

RICHARD STEGGALL, CEO OF URBAN FT INTERVIEWED BY DOTCOM MAGAZINE

Richard Steggall Interviewed by DotCom Magazine for The Entrepreneur Spotlight Video Interview Series. A DotCom Magazine Exclusive Interview. SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA, UNITED STATES, October 27, 2020 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Richard Steggall, CEO …

ACS Solutions and Sewa International: Partnering for Success in Albany, Georgia

ACS Solutions and Sewa International partner for a historic community outreach event in Albany, GA to provide laptops and groceries to families in need. DULUTH, GEORGIA, UNITED STATES, October 27, 2020 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Duluth, GA – ACS …

Cobra Kicks Off Its Participation in the Fortune-U.S. Department of State Global Women’s Mentoring Partnership

Cobra CEO and Team Help Mentor the Next Generation of Global Women Leaders AUSTIN, TEXAS, UNITED STATES, October 27, 2020 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- For the next six weeks, businesswoman and attorney, Phetogo Molati from South Africa will spend time …

சீனத்தின் குறுநில அரசாக சிறிலங்கா !! எச்சரிக்கும் நாடுகடந்த தமிழீழ அரசாங்கம்

ஐநா மனிதவுரிமைப் பேரவை உள்ளிட்ட பன்னாட்டு மன்றங்களில் சிறிலங்காவைப் பாதுகாப்பதாக சிறிலங்காவுக்கு சீனம் அண்மையில் வழங்கியுள்ள உறுதி NEW YORK, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, October 27, 2020 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- சீனத்துக்கும் சிறிலங்காவுக்கும் …

Global Chatbot Market Share Growing at 27.3% CAGR to Reach $3.39 billion by 2027 - Latest Product Launches

Increase in integration of chatbots with social media drive the growth of the global chatbot market in BFSI. PUNE, MAHARASHTRA, INDIA, October 27, 2020 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Need to improve customer relationship management (CRM), benefits of …

Online Legal Services Market 2020 Global Key Players, Analysis, Growth, Size, Share, Trends, Forecast to 2026

New Study Reports "Online Legal Services Market 2020 Global Market Opportunities, Challenges, Strategies and Forecasts 2026" has been Added on WiseGuyReports. PUNE, MAHARASHTRA, INDIA, October 27, 2020 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Online …

Eastern Shore Entrepreneurship Center Announces Three New Board of Director Members

The Maryland nonprofit taps three experienced experts in different fields to join forces EASTON, MARYLAND, UNITED STATES, October 27, 2020 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Today, Eastern Shore Entrepreneurship Center (ESEC), a 501(c)(3) nonprofit …

United States Enables Zambia’s Leadership Role in SADC Regional Seed Export Policy

The U.S. Government, with SADC, Zambian Government and Lake Agriculture, commissions 250 MT of improved maize seed produced in Zambia for export to Mozambique LUSAKA, ZAMBIA, October 27, 2020 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- LUSAKA – Today, U.S. government …