A major regional free-trade framework across Africa since 2018
Tanzania has 222,057 tonnes of seed cotton in 2025/26 and is pushing to keep more value at home by expanding spinning, weaving and garment manufacturing. The Nyamatara Industrial Zone is under development, with land compensation already paid and infrastructure underway. Government and private sector leaders say investment is needed to unlock domestic processing and create high-value jobs.
Zendocs is launching a browser-based document platform designed to eliminate downloads and installations, offering speed, accessibility and real-time collaboration. Founders say the platform responds to the need for fast, mobile-friendly tools and aims to become a global reference for browser-only document workflows.
Kenya's government says its stake and a public share offer will accompany the Dangote refinery project, which is moving toward groundbreaking despite ongoing land disputes and court orders. Officials promise transparency and local participation while Dangote stresses investor interest and regional job creation.