African trade agreement: Catalyst for growth
By Vera Songwe and Mamadou Biteye – Africa is growing, but not fast enough. In order for more than 400 million Africans to rise out of poverty, continued economic growth across Africa’s…
Ethiopia joins 170 countries to celebrate Entrepreneurship Week
Ethiopia is joining more than 170 countries this year to celebrate the 2018 Global Entrepreneurship Week (GEW).
Ethiopia arrests former Metal and Engineering Corporation head
The former direct of the multibillion dollar state enterprise, Metal and Engineering Corporation (METEC), allegedly engaged in grand corruption is arrested while trying to escape to Sudan, state affiliate media reported.
Equatorial Guinea growth outlook remains difficult, says IMF
While the growth outlook remains difficult, there are signs of a slight recovery of the non-oil sector in Equatorial Guinea, said the International Monetary Fund (IMF).
Ecobank partners with International Federation of Red Cross, Red Crescent Societies
Ecobank and the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) have signed an agreement to work closely together to empower local communities to cope with disasters more efficiently.
Global Reporting Initiative gets new board of directors
The Amsterdam based Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) has appointed Bekeme Olowola, Founder and Chief Executive of CSR-in-Action, headquartered in Nigeria, as a member of its Board of Directors.
Gabon secures 30 million euros for special economic zone
The African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) in Cairo signed an agreement granting an EUR 30 million revolving trade financing facility to Caisse des Dépôts et Consignations du Gabon (CDC Gabon).
IMF team discusses Zambia’s fiscal, debt sustainability
A team of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) staff led by Dhaneshwar Ghura discussed Zambia’s fiscal and debt sustainability. The team visited Lusaka, Zambia last week from November 5–9, 2018 also discussed…
Contraception use growing fastest in Africa
A new report shows use of contraception growing fastest in Africa, with 24% of women of reproductive age now using modern methods.
Ethiopia jails 36 for crimes against humanity, 27 for robbing nation
By Andualem Sisay Gessesse -The government of Ethiopia has arrested 36 people accused of running hidden prisons across the nation and committing crimes against humanity as well as 27 accused of robbing…
Technologies are helping for business plan
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Virtual reality changing the life of people
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Nano technology are being used in Intel
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Online sale is now global market trending
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