By Nawa Mutumweno – Three national railways firms from Zambia, Tanzania and the DRC have signed a tripartite agreement to harmonise operations for smooth transportation of goods and passengers among the three countries. Tanzania Zambia Railway Authority (TAZARA), Zambia Railways Limited (ZRL) and Societe Nationale Des Chemins De Fer Du Congo Sarl (SNCC) signed the agreement in Lubumbashi last week, according to a media statement issued by TAZARA head of public relations Conrad Simuchile. TAZARA acting managing director Damas Ndumbaro, ZRL CEO Clive Chirwa and SNCC acting director general Vincent Tsiongo Ngalula met on Thursday, March 7. 2013 last week... Continue Reading
There is no doubt that tourism like all other sectors make significant impact to a country’s socio-economic growth. This is why Sierra Leone’s tourism industry is accelerating efforts to ensure that the country remains a booming tourist destination. Thanks to the dynamic leadership of Dr. Ernest Bai Koroma and his able lieutenants who have taken upon themselves to overhaul the tourism sector. It is apparent that the country’s enormous potentials have continued to attract foreign direct investors and small scale tourism. This was why a Lonely Planet guidebook ranked Sierra Leone as one of the top 10 destination in the... Continue Reading
AMSTERDAM, Netherland, March 11, 2013/ — Exset, pioneers of TV ecosystems for emerging markets, has today revealed how the technology behind its pioneering Digital Monetisation System (DMS) works, facilitating the transformation and monetisation of television platforms across Africa. Gary Ellis, Chief Technology Officer with Exset, says, “To make this project work we needed to develop an ecosystem – now called the Digital Monetisation System (DMS) – that allows additional interactive services over and above TV via digital networks at an incredibly low price point for operators – our target for set-top boxes is $20 per unit, which we’ve met. This means that revenues... Continue Reading
Free modem, Free YahClick dish, Free installation …. DAR ES SALAAM, Tanzania, March, 2013/ — Al Yah Satellite Communications Company, Yahsat (http://www.yahsat.ae), the Abu Dhabi based satellite operator, is offering new YahClick business subscribers a free satellite modem and dish as well as free installation as part of its commitment to deliver affordable, reliable and high speed internet connectivity for businesses in Tanzania. Running only until stocks last, this special offer enables subscribers to benefit from signing up to any YahClick Business service plan in Tanzania via YahClick Service Partners Infinity. As part of the promotion, subscribers will only be charged the monthly... Continue Reading
By Nawa Mutumweno – Leaders of the African Development Bank (AfDB), International Monetary Fund (IMF), World Bank, European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD), and Inter-American Development Bank (IADB) have pledged close collaboration to support development. According to a press release issued by the African Press Organisation on behalf of the AfDB,the partners who met in Washington, DC., USA, recently emphasised the need for coordinated efforts to achieve the Millenium Development Goals (MDGs) by 2015, which aim to end poverty and hunger, increase access to education N and health care, improve gender equality, and ensure environmental sustainability. ‘’Nothing could be... Continue Reading
