Author: Faith Nyasuguta

Faith Nyasuguta Zimbabwe’s Finance Minister, Mthuli Ncube (pictured), praised the nation’s resilience amid severe economic challenges, including the worst drought in 40 years and constrained access to international financial assistance. Despite these hardships, Ncube highlighted Zimbabwe’s remarkable strides in agriculture and resource management, predicting economic growth of 2% for the year. In an interview with […]

Faith Nyasuguta The Ugandan government has announced plans to reduce external borrowing by 98% by June 2026, a drastic move aimed at addressing the country’s escalating debt crisis. The Finance Ministry unveiled this measure as part of a broader strategy to stave off potential sovereign default and economic turmoil. Over the past decade, Uganda’s public […]

Faith  Nyasuguta  Uganda has announced its intent to pursue a nuclear energy deal with Russia, signaling the country’s alignment with a growing trend across Africa where nations are partnering with Moscow for nuclear projects. Foreign Minister Abubaker Jeje Odongo confirmed the plan, stating that discussions would involve constructing a nuclear power plant to support Uganda’s […]

Faith Nyasuguta In a significant move to bridge the digital divide, Chad has approved the deployment of Elon Musk’s Starlink satellite internet service. This approval marks a new chapter in the country’s efforts to enhance digital connectivity, particularly in underserved and remote areas. “The initiative promises to reshape Chad’s internet landscape,” noted the Minister of Posts, Telecommunications, […]