African countries should lay far less emphasis on grants and aid in order to pull themselves out of poverty, Dr.…
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Ethiopia devaluates birr by 15%
Ethiopian government announced its national currency, the birr, by 15% effective Wednesday, October 11, 2017, the National Bank of Ethiopia…
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Investing in climate-resilient agriculture eradicates malnutrition – report
Investing in climate-resilient agriculture not only improves food security but contributes to eradicating malnutrition, according to the findings of a…
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Radisson Blu to open third hotel in Ethiopia
The Carlson Rezidor Hotel Group, one of the fastest growing hotel companies in the world, adds another iconic Radisson Blu…
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Dangote tells investors to produce the entire value chain
At the Financial Times’ 4th annual Africa Summit at Claridges in London, Africa’s most successful business leader Nigerian Aliko Dangote,…
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Facebook gets behind African entrepreneurs
Facebook announces a week-long celebration of activities as part of its sponsorship of TechCrunch’s Startup Battlefield Africa 2017.
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Off-grid Solar set to triple in Africa
A new report has confirmed that Solar is now the fastest growing energy source in the world, and is making…
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DHL, MallforAfrica partner to expand cross-border e-commerce
DHL Express, the world’s leading international express services provider recently announced its partnership with MallforAfrica, the award-winning global e-commerce company,…
Read MoreAfDB issues Light Up and Power Africa Bond
The African Development Bank (AfDB) has issued the first “Light Up and Power Africa” Bond for SEK 733 million (approximately…
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Hilton launches Africa Growth Initiative
Hilton allocates $50 million over the next five years towards the Hilton Africa Growth Initiative to support the continued expansion…
Read MoreSSP celebrates 30 years in the African insurance market
SSP celebrates the 30-year anniversary of providing general insurance (short-term) software solutions to African customers.
Read MoreConsensus reached on actions for sustainable industrialization in Central Africa
The 33rd meeting of the Intergovernmental Committee of Experts for Central Africa (ICE2017) has ended in Douala with calls for…
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