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East Africa

East Africa is a region comprising countries in the eastern part of the African continent, typically including Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda, Rwanda, Burundi, South Sudan, Somalia, Ethiopia, Eritrea and Djibouti. The region is bounded by the Indian Ocean to the east, the Sahel to the north, Central Africa to the west and Southern Africa to the south. East Africa is home to about 450-million people and represents one of the fastest-growing economic zones on the continent. The region's economy is anchored by agriculture, tourism, services and increasingly by extractive industries including mining and oil and gas. Key mineral resources found in East Africa include copper, cobalt, nickel, graphite, rare earths and gemstones, with Tanzania and Ethiopia emerging as significant mining jurisdictions. The region benefits from access to major Indian Ocean ports including Mombasa, Dar es Salaam and Djibouti, which serve as gateways for regional and landlocked trade. East Africa is integrated through the East African Community, a regional bloc promoting economic cooperation and infrastructure development. The region's strategic location, youthful population and natural resource endowment position it as a focal point for investment in energy, transport and mineral value chains. Development challenges include infrastructure deficits, political instability in some areas and the need for improved governance frameworks in the extractive sector.

East Africa News


You can’t digitise a blackout
4th June 2026

By Symphrose Ochieng, Infrastructure Segment & Power Systems Business Leader at Schneider Electric Across East Africa, momentum is building around grid digitisation. Smart meters, automation, and... 


No sweet spot found yet as govt, auto industry mull shoring up local manufacturing
29th May 2026 By: Irma Venter

The South African automotive industry and government have not yet found “that sweet spot” that would shore up the local manufacturing sector as it faces declining local parts content and increasing... 


Schneider Electric expands Easy Series portfolio with EasyPact CVS C4 to meet growing demand for fit-for-purpose power protection in East Africa
Schneider Electric expands Easy Series portfolio with EasyPact CVS C4 to meet growing demand for fit-for-purpose power protection in East Africa
21st May 2026

Schneider Electric, a global energy technology leader, has announced the launch of its EasyPact CVS C4 moulded-case circuit breaker (MCCB) range in East Africa, addressing a critical gap in the... 


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Zambia resurgence signals regional growth opportunities
8th May 2026 By: Nadine Ramdass

The Zambian mining industry is resurgent and is on track to sustain double-digit growth in its production of copper, positioning the country to facilitate regional growth across Southern and East... 


What happens after construction – establishing local skills to solidify local growth
What happens after construction – establishing local skills to solidify local growth
7th May 2026

By: Josiah Habwe - General Manager for Tanzania & Uganda at Schneider Electric Across East Africa, we are seeing history unfold.  In Uganda and Tanzania., for example, the acceleration of... 


SEW-EURODRIVE strengthens its role as Africa’s partner of choice with world-class service, repair centre
SEW-EURODRIVE strengthens its role as Africa’s partner of choice with world-class service, repair centre
24th April 2026

Positioned as a trusted long-term partner to mining, industrial and infrastructure operations across Africa, drive technology and industrial automation specialist SEW EURODRIVE delivers a... 


Integrated Pump Technology advances Mine Dewatering across Africa
Integrated Pump Technology advances Mine Dewatering across Africa
24th April 2026

Integrated Pump Technology is playing a critical role in helping mining operations across Africa remain productive in the face of persistent groundwater ingress - both on surface and underground.... 


Anton Paar Southern Africa
Anton Paar Southern Africa
24th April 2026

High-end laboratory instruments provider Anton Paar Southern Africa is the regional subsidiary of Anton Paar GmbH, a global technology leader in high-precision laboratory and process instrumentation.  


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WearCheck has expanded into Tanzania and the broader East African region through its partnership with TES
New WearCheck agent in East Africa
24th April 2026

Condition-monitoring specialist company WearCheck recently teamed up with Tanzania-based condition monitoring company Technical and Engineering Solutions (TES) to bring an extensive range of... 


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AI, ‘human touch’ blend improves insurance process
17th April 2026

As the insurance sector matures across Africa, the focus is shifting from simple digitalisation to the sophisticated application of AI and hyper-personalisation, with efforts to increase the... 


Michael Berner, head of South and East Africa at Visa
Michael Berner
10th April 2026 By: Creamer Media Reporter

This week we profile Michael Berner, head of South and East Africa at Visa, a global payments technology company  


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Tanzania expands critical minerals supply, grows gold
10th April 2026 By: Trent Roebeck

Several key commodities mined in Tanzania – including graphite, lithium and rare-earth elements – are set to drive demand in the global energy transition this year as a global rush drives offtake... 


New WearCheck agent in East Africa
New WearCheck agent in East Africa
26th March 2026

(Virtual Showroom) Condition monitoring specialist company, WearCheck, recently teamed up with Tanzania-based condition monitoring company, Technical and Engineering Solutions (TES), to bring an... 


Establishing Africa’s regional electricity corridors – a story of great potential and promise
Establishing Africa’s regional electricity corridors – a story of great potential and promise
25th March 2026

By: Taru Madangombe - Vice President for Power and Grid Segment, MEA at Schneider Electric The EU’s electricity network spans over  11 million kilometres, making it one of the most extensive and... 


Pele Energy Group chief strategist and partnerships Boipelo Moloabi
Strategic partnerships are powering Africa’s energy future
20th March 2026

Beyond traditional infrastructure and financing structures, a new generation of partnerships is beginning to shape how energy projects interact with the communities around them. As Africa... 


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Integrated Pump Technology drives dewatering success across Africa
20th February 2026

Pump supplier Integrated Pump Technology has been at the forefront of helping mining operations manage the persistent challenge of groundwater ingress, both on surface and underground. Groundwater... 


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Pumps supplier scales up dewatering performance
13th February 2026

As African mines deepen and conditions grow more complex, water management remains one of the sector’s most persistent operational challenges. Groundwater ingress, seasonal flooding and... 


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Collaborative financing to define Indaba direction
30th January 2026 By: Lumkile Nkomfe

Partnership-driven growth is emerging as the dominant investment priority as the mining industry readies for this year’s Investing in African Mining Indaba, with miners, financiers, infrastructure... 


The critical role of OEM service in protecting mining power infrastructure
30th January 2026

In mining, every minute of lost production is costly. The true value of a generator investment is not just in the purchase, but in how efficiently and reliably it performs over its entire life.... 


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Pure-air switchgear increasingly adopted across East Africa
15th January 2026

Energy management and automation company Schneider Electric has noted a strong uptake of its sulphur hexafluoride- (SF₆-) free switchgear technology in East African countries including Kenya,... 


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