Addressing California’s digital divide
At a time when access to technology and tech support has never been more critical, Pacific Gas and…
IFAD named top development aid agency
The International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) has just been ranked as number one by the highly regarded…
Remittance flows to Kenya defy the odds during pandemic
Despite the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on wages and employment across the world, the Kenyan diaspora community…
Africa’s Best Brands unaffected by pandemic
African Business today released its June cover story featuring its exclusive ranking of Africa’s Best Brands. This year’s…
African Development Bank Board approves water policy
The Board of Directors of the African Development Bank Group has approved a new policy on water, prioritizing…
Ethiopia reacts to U.S. decision to impose visa restrictions
The Government of the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia today issued statement reacting to the U.S decision to…
Demand for bio-based PU hot-melt adhesives rising
Demand for bio-based PU hot-melt adhesives rising, new report says. The market for polyurethane and sealants is expected…
Global Partnership for Ethiopia welcomes telecom license award
An international consortium named the Global Partnership for Ethiopia has been awarded a license to operate telecom services…
HotForex rewards partners with new RevShare+ program
HotForex, a global multi-asset broker, launches RevShare+, a new program designed to bring HotForex Partners specific rewards that…
EU, IFAD to support Ethiopian rural financial institutions
The International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) and the European Union (EU) is set to provide EUR26.5 million…
Tractor Supply Company donates $200,000
Tractor Supply Company, the largest rural lifestyle retailer in the United States, donated $200,000 to Miranda Lambert’s MuttNation…
U.S. home price appreciates at highest levels
Home prices in the U.S. rose again in April, albeit at a slightly lower rate than recorded in…
Global automotive intelligent glass market to grow by $181.82 million
The global automotive intelligent glass market is poised to grow by $181.82 million during 2021-2025 progressing at a…
World intelligence congress kicks off in Tianjin
The fifth World Intelligence Congress (WIC), themed “New Era of Intelligence: Empowering New Development, Fostering New Pattern”, kicked…
INVESTBANK to launch next-generation credit card for Jordan
i2c Inc., a leading provider of digital payment and banking technology, today announced a partnership with INVESTBANK, a…
Accelerating AfCFTA implementation key for Africa’s recovery
The United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (ECA) says it will continue to work closely with its member…
Dashen Bank of Ethiopia introduces new electronic remittance transfer
Dashen Bank, one of the biggest private banks in Ethiopia of Ethiopia, partnered with Flutterwave, Africa’s leading payments…
Ethiopia establishes national committee to rehabilitate Tigray
The Government of Ethiopia today announced establishing a national committee of 12 members who can facilitate rehabilitation of…
Global Partnership for Ethiopia secures telecom license
The Council of Minister of Ethiopia today announced accepting the $850 million license fee offer of Global Partnership…
We’re not going to kill Prosperity with kindness!
By Kebour Ghenna – Three months since I joined EZEMA and I can tell you the warmth I…
State enterprises in Ethiopia generate $1.4 billion revenue
The state enterprises of Ethiopia have generated a total of about 59.8 billion Birr (close to $1,4 billion)…
Airlines association members discusses African air transport
The African Airlines Association (AFRAA) and Ethiopian Airlines concluded the 9th Aviation Stakeholders’ Convention with an alignment on…
IFC supports fuel imports in West Africa
To support imports of crucial energy products into several West African countries, International Finance Corporation (IFC) has invested…
Emirates inks strategic agreement with Huawei
Emirates announced that it has signed an agreement with Huawei, one of the world’s top tech brands, to…
Invasive alien species cost Africa $3.6 trillion
Centre for Agriculture and Bioscience International (CABI) scientists have conducted the first comprehensive study on the economic impact…
Global trade’s recovery from COVID-19 crisis hits record high
Trade in goods during the first quarter of 2021 was higher than the pre-pandemic level, but trade in…
African Development Bank debars Mactebac Contractors Limited
The African Development Bank Group announces the 36-month debarment of Mactebac Contractors Limited, a company registered in Kenya…
Africa Travel Week shines spotlight on animal welfare, tourism
Africa Travel Week has thrown its full support behind the recent announcement by South Africa Environmental Affairs Minister…
Healthy Heart Africa calls for continued hypertension management
This year, the Federal Ministry of Health of Ethiopia and Population Services International (PSI)joined forces with AstraZeneca’s Healthy…
UNECA, University of Cabo Verde host Africa Climate Talks
Africa Climate Talks (ACT!) is here again. The second session of the third edition of the highly intensive…