Malawi joins Africa Finance Corporation
Malawi has become the second Southern African member country of Africa Finance Corporation (“AFC” or “the Corporation”), Africa’s leading infrastructure development finance institution.
Ethiopia calls on Africa to combat climate change
>BY GETU TEMESGEN – The second African Climate Talks opened in Addis Ababa Thursday with participants discussing issues of climate governance and Africa’s participation in global climate negotiations, weather and climate information…
Mastercard Foundation set to address youth unemployment in Africa
Today, the Mastercard Foundation announced a commitment to enable 30 million African youth, especially young women, to secure dignified and fulfilling work by 2030.
German supports coffee, honey projects in Ethiopia
Today, the German government’s programme for private sector involvement in emerging markets, develoPPP.de, brought its projects for developing coffee and honey business in Ethiopia to a successful close.
UN agency applauds Africa free trade area deal signing
The United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (UNECA) applauds the signing of the African Continental Free Trade Area (CFTA) in Kigali, Rwanda.
IFC highlights South Africa investment opportunities
IFC, a member of the World Bank Group, today committed to expand support for initiatives in South Africa that help address persistent challenges in job creation, especially for young people and women.
South Sudan ends Guinea-worm disease transmission
The world’s newest nation, South Sudan, has succeeded in interrupting transmission of Guinea worm disease, the country’s minister of health announced Wednesday at The Carter Center.
Beyond Investments Group joins Africa Trade and Investment Global Summit
The Investor by Beyond Investments Group has joined forces with the Africa Trade and Investment Global Summit (ATIGS) – a new partnership as Official Investment Partner of the prestigious biennial conference and exhibition to be held…
IFAD leads on sustainable farming on World Water Day
A new report by the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) shows that sustainable investment in freshwater ecosystems in developing countries helps farmers reduce the impact from floods, droughts and water pollution.…
American Bluegrass Music Band concludes Ethiopia tour
Crow and the Canyon – an American bluegrass band based in Portland, Oregon – toured Ethiopia from March 12-21, 2018, said, the United States Embassy in Addis Ababa.
Enat Bank, RENEW Strategies partner for women in finance forum
Ethiopia’s Enat Bank and RENEW Strategies in conjunction with are set to host the second Women in Finance forum. The Forum will be held on Wednesday, March 21, 2018 at Enat Bank…
Sharpening African manufacturers’ competitive edge with technology
How can you grow your business, while managing risks and costs and boosting profitability? By Matthew Kibbiy- African countries from South Africa to Ethiopia to Nigeria are pinning some of their hope for…
African Development Bank set to provide $30 million loan to Rwanda
The Board of the African Development Bank Group has approved a loan of US $30 million to support the establishment of Rwanda Innovation Fund (RIF).
Ethiopia secures $600 million World Bank financing
The World Bank approved $600 million of the International Development Association (IDA) financing to help strengthen the capacity and performance of local urban governments in Ethiopia.