Business

The local business community is set to seize opportunities in Congo- Brazzaville after the commerce chambers in the two countries signed a Memorandum of Understanding to share information and expertise.

As government gathers ideas for the second Economic Development and Poverty Reduction Strategy (EDPRS II), experts say the policy should focus on inclusive growth.

The Kenyan shilling weakened on Tuesday, weighed down by demand for dollars from importers to meet their end of month obligations as well as a surge in shilling liquidity.

Uganda's year-on-year inflation fell to 14.3 percent in July from 18.0 percent in the previous month, thanks to a drop in food prices, the statistics office said on Tuesday.