Today, we will explore the top 10 most profitable iron and steel business ideas. Iron and steel are crucial globally, forming the backbone of any economy as major raw materials for many industries, significantly impacting a country’s GDP growth and employment opportunities. Here are the top 10 most profitable iron and steel business ideas:
Nairobi, Kenya – The Kenyan government’s decision to impose a blanket ban on avocado exports, effective November 3, 2023, as reported by Kilimo Kwanza, has entered another phase of uncertainty and controversy. Initially, authorities had assured that a review of the ban would be presented by mid-January 2024. However, as the midpoint of the month passes, there has been…
In a swift and escalating regulatory intervention, the Avocado Society of Kenya (ASOK) faced stringent government action mere hours after issuing a controversial tweet on its official handle @KenyaAvocados. Dated January 14th, the tweet expressed ASOK’s solidarity with a statement by TAHA (Tanzania Horticultural Association), vehemently condemning recent incidents involving the export of immature avocados. The tweet also alluded…
In a recent operation shedding light on the complexities of Kenya’s agricultural export sector, the Agriculture and Food Authority (AFA) successfully thwarted a significant smuggling attempt at the Namanga border. A total of 32 tonnes of avocados, destined for Tanzania in violation of an export ban on the prized fruit, were intercepted, highlighting the intensifying challenges faced by the…
In a stride towards agricultural innovation, Tanzania’s Cereals and Other Produce Regulatory Authority (COPRA) spearheaded a crucial meeting with the AGRA and other pivotal stakeholders. The session, held on the 17th of January 2024, was not just a gathering but a decisive step towards integrating digital technology with agricultural practices, thereby propelling the sector into a new era of…
Kilimokwanza.org Team “Rain Impacts Sugarcane Production: A Call for Adaptive Measures”In a recent revealing tweet by the Minister of Agriculture, Hussein M Bashe, the pressing issue of weather adversities, particularly rain, and its impact on the sugarcane industry has come to the forefront. The Minister’s tweet underscored a stark reduction in sugarcane production across several factories in the country,…
Dar es Salaam, 2024 – NMB Bank has today announced the launch of its groundbreaking campaign, “NMB PESA HAACHWI MTU,” aimed at significantly enhancing financial inclusion among Tanzanians. This latest initiative promises a more accessible banking experience, breaking down barriers and expanding opportunities for the majority of Tanzanians to join the formal financial system. Filbert Mponzi, the Chief Officer…
By Elizabeth Shumbusho In Uganda, smallholder farmers grapple with the challenges of limited land and resources. Amidst this struggle, a revolutionary approach to agriculture is making waves. The story of individuals like Sarah, a farmer with a one-acre plot, is unfolding as a testament to the power of integrated farming in combating hunger, poverty, and climate change. Betty Kibaara,…
By Charles Anthony Mr. Wamkele Mene, Secretary-General of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA), emphatically highlighted the transformative potential embedded within the AfCFTA. Encompassing an impressive expanse of 1.3 billion individuals, the AfCFTA stands not merely as a symbol of collective strength but as a beacon of economic resurgence. Mr. Mene articulated a vision of the AfCFTA as…
Mr. John Bosco Kalisa, the esteemed Executive Director/CEO of the East African Business Council (EABC), has recently unveiled the much-anticipated East Africa Economic Outlook for 2024 alongside the council’s strategic initiatives for the year. Amidst a global landscape of economic uncertainties and challenges, the EAC emerges not only as a resilient bloc but also as a region poised for…