EABC and ALLPI Join Forces to Boost East African Leather Industry
The East African Business Council (EABC) and the Africa Leather and Leather Products Institute (ALLPI) have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) aimed at...
EAC pilots instant payment network linking Rwanda and Tanzania
The East African Community has launched a pilot project to link Rwanda and Tanzania’s national payment systems, a move officials say will pave the...
EAC launches new initiative for sustainable manufacturing growth
The East African Business Council (EABC) and the African Development Bank (AfDB) have together unveiled a major initiative aimed at accelerating sustainable and inclusive...
China tightens its grip on East Africa’s trade
China has cemented its dominance as East Africa’s top trading partner, deepening economic interdependence with the bloc as overall trade hit record levels.The...
Inside the EAC’s inflation puzzle: Why food prices rose 38% in one year
ARUSHA, TANZANIA — The East African Community (EAC) is grappling with stubbornly high inflation even as trade figures soar, with food prices emerging as...
Urgent reforms needed for Burundi’s state property management
Burundi’s Prime Minister, Nestor Ntahontuye, has condemned the widespread mismanagement and misuse of state-owned properties following a recent inspection across several provinces, calling for...
How falling commodity prices could ease inflation in Africa
Global commodity prices are expected to fall to their lowest level in six years in 2026, a trend that could ease inflation in Africa...
Burundi’s new sanitation ordinance: Industrial waste fines explained
Industrial and commercial establishments in Burundi could face fines of up to 500,000 Burundi francs (around US $150) for dumping wastewater and other pollutants...
IMF forecasts 4.4% growth in Burundi for 2025
Burundi’s economy is projected to grow by 4.4 percent in 2025, according to the International Monetary Fund (IMF), signalling a steady recovery from 3.5...
Burundi steps up mineral exports amid calls for stricter mining oversight
Burundi’s government on Oct. 27, 2025, carried out the country’s second official export of 175 tons of 3T minerals cassiterite, coltan, and wolframite sourced...


