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BMI View: We see Tanzania's economic expansion in 2008 reaching 8.0%, up slightly from 7.9% in 2007, boosted by growth in mining, tourism and telecoms. We see the pace of growth... 2008-05-06

BMI View: BMI forecasts real economic growth of 10.7% in 2008, with output in the non-oil sector expected to rise by 10.5%. Growth in the oil sector, meanwhile, is likely to consolidate... 2008-05-02

BMI View: We expect real GDP growth in Ethiopia of 8.5% in 2008, thanks to the low base of the economy, increased foreign investment and donor aid, as well as government efforts... 2008-05-02

BMI View: Political unrest and economic disruption suffered over January-February 2008 look set to rein in economic expansion in Kenya in 2008. Factoring in dampened consumer spending... 2008-05-02

The Ugandan shilling strengthened by 0.9% in April, taking year-to-date appreciation to 1.2% at the beginning of May. This modest upside trend during the first four months of 2008... 2008-05-02

BMI View: The opening of a commodities exchange, offering spot contracts for agricultural products, should encourage the trading and export of Ethiopian commodities. Furthermore,... 2008-04-24

BMI View: The disruption to trade and decimation of the tourism industry suffered over Q108 will weigh on Kenya's balance of payments position in 2008. We are forecasting a current... 2008-04-22

On the back of high commodity prices, as well as strong domestic economic activity, inflationary pressures are likely to experience noticeable increases over the course of 2008. Yet... 2008-04-09

BMI View: Taking the latest inflation readings into account - headline inflation of 21.8% y-o-y and underlying inflation of 9.8% in March - and factoring in the likely rise of prices... 2008-04-08

Backed by strong macroeconomic fundamentals and political stability, Uganda's economic growth is likely to remain robust over the coming years, growing by more than 7.0% in 2008 and... 2008-04-08