EAST AFRICAInternational speakers lined up for East Africa International Business Forum
Over 30 international speakers will address the International Business Forum in Kigali, 29 - 30 October 2008. The forum will gather participants, including business leaders from East Africa, Europe, North America and Asia, to one of the most important business events in the region for years. 14 Oct 2008 10:31

EAST AFRICAUS, European investors back East Africa International Business Forum
International investors from the US, Germany and France are backing the first East African International Business Forum being held in Kigali 29 - 30 October 2008. US-based Corporate Council on Africa (CCA), Germany's Afrika-Verein and the French Council of Investors in Africa (CIAN) have announced their support. 22 Sep 2008 09:42

EAST AFRICACountdown to first annual Kenya Trade Fair and Conference begins
The first annual Kenya Trade Fair and Conference, taking place 19 - 21 September 2008 at the Sandton Convention Centre, Johannesburg, is eight days away. South African businesses will be able to engage with a host of Kenyan government and business stakeholders. 11 Sep 2008 12:52

EAST AFRICAEthiopian wins the 2008 Corporate Achievement Award
Ethiopian Airlines has been awarded Corporate Achievement Award for its excellence in the airline industry by Aviation and Allied Business Publication. It has been recognised for its contribution in setting the pace in the airline industry in Africa thereby contributing significantly to socio-economic integration and development. 2 Sep 2008 09:24

EAST AFRICAUganda to host first Africa honey show
Uganda is to host the first honey exhibition in Africa to raise awareness about investment opportunities in honey trade. 25 Aug 2008 11:00

EAST AFRICAAfrica's best talent dresses for peace
[Carole Kimutai] This coming Saturday, May 24, Nairobi will play host to a fashion and the arts show that is aimed at harnessing African creativity and promoting Kenya as a dynamic cultural hub. 21 May 2008 14:01

EAST AFRICAUganda to host COMESA telecom regulators
[David Muwanga] The Uganda Communication Commission (UCC) is organising a one-day symposium to be attended by telecommunications regulators from the Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa (COMESA) member states. This is going to be one of the activities of the commission that would be marking its tenth anniversary on 22 May 2008. Other activities would include launching of a new corporate identity and the logo. 31 Mar 2008 12:40

EAST AFRICAUB40 to rock Kampala; UB there
[Walter Wafula] Celebrated British-based band UB40 will set Kampala on fire this Saturday. Preparations for one of the ‘80s most popular bands are in high gear in the capital where the reggae idols are due to perform for Ugandan fans. 21 Feb 2008 11:12

EAST AFRICAAfrican Banking Technology conference postponed
[David Muwanga] The African Banking Technology conference that was scheduled to take place from 13-14 February 2008 has been postponed to early April this year due to lack of security in Kenya. 11 Feb 2008 10:55

EAST AFRICAGlitz and glamour in Togo
The football fraternity and the people of Lomé, capital of Togo, West Africa, won't forget the night of Friday 1st of February 2008. 11 Feb 2008 07:55

EAST AFRICANollywood wows Uganda
[Charles Brommel Lwanga] What's Nigerian, comes in threes, and keeps Ugandans entertained? And it's only safe on the stage… 8 Feb 2008 06:43

EAST AFRICAScience with Africa conference to assess MDGs
[HANA Reporter] The United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (ECA) and ISC-Intelligence in Science are organising a conference titled 'Science with Africa' that will take place in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia from 3 - 7 March 2008. 4 Feb 2008 11:17

EAST AFRICANairobi to host banking technology conference
[David Muwanga] Africa's banking sector will gather in Nairobi from 15 - 22 February 2008 to share knowledge on technological developments and best practices. 14 Jan 2008 07:38