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‘Made in Africa’ label to boost African trade, raise standards under AfCFTA

A new memorandum of understanding (MoU) inked by the Nairobi-based African Organization for Standardization (ARSO) and the Geneva-based International Trade Centre (ITC) aims to contribute to continent-wide efforts to design a ‘Made in Africa’ label and boost trade under the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA). The agreement renews a working commitment between the ARSO […]

Tanzania: Stiegler’s Gorge dam could cost more than double the projected budget

In Tanzania, Stiegler’s Gorge Dam, due to be built on a Unesco World Heritage site, will cost more than initial estimates, an independent study showed. The 2,100 MW hydroelectric dam at Stiegler’s Gorge, which has been cleared for construction by the National Environmental Management Council (NEMC) will cost twice more than estimated, according to Joerg […]

Tunisia: Essid renegotiates as parliament failure seems imminent

The presentation of Prime Minister-designate Habib Essid’s cabinet to the parliament has been delayed less than 24hours before the scheduled time. The decision was made due to a possibility that his proposed government will fail to get the required 109 votes. The parties against Essid’s proposals are claiming that his cabinet does not represent a […]