Partners set to build financial inclusion, stability in Africa
The European Investment Bank (EIB), the EU Bank, and the International Monetary Fund (IMF), agree on Thursday to…
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London to host debate on significance of Africa’s oceans
The first Africa Blue Economy Forum (ABEF) is set to be held in London in the coming June,…
African Development Bank seeks Portuguese-speaking investment in Africa
To help unlock economic growth, the African Development Bank is coordinating the implementation of an integrated development strategy…
Capital markets, high impact sectors in Africa secure funding
Overseas Private Investment Corporation (OPIC), the African Development Bank (AfDB) and ALCB Fund Board Members have signed a…
Africa progressing in fight against corruption, illicit financial outflows
By Andualem Sisay Gessesse: Some African countries have been making progress in the fights against corruption, tax fraud…
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…
Africa launches Immunization Campaign.
As the world celebrates the International Day of the Girl Child, organizations in over ten countries launch the…
Africa integration committee set to meet in Addis Ababa
The 10th Session of the Committee on Regional Cooperation and Integration (CRCI10) will be held in Addis Ababa…
Concerns over wages as Ethiopia introduces textiles industrial park
By Andualem Sisay Gessesse – Hawassa, Ethiopia– In summary: Following the economic growth of Asian and Far East…
Commodity price decline, geopolitical uncertainties concern Africa
The sustained commodity price decline and current geopolitical uncertainties took centre stage at the 17th annual African Trade…
Profit shifting companies steal $1.1 billion annualy from Ethiopia – report
Ethiopia loses over $1.1 billion every year by profit shifting companies, a new report reveals. The new individual…
Morocco’s trade with Africa conjures promising prospects
Trade between Morocco and the rest of the continent has grown steadily in recent years (+ 20%, or…
Partners launch Africa’s end-to-end ICT solutions provider
Telkom and Business Connexion have announced the launch of BCX, Africa’s premier end-to-end information communication technology (ICT) solutions…
The building blocks of a new mobile revolution
By Mariam Abdullahi Despite on-going economic challenges and some tricky regulatory issues, Africa is fast approaching the 1bn…
Quantum Global named Best Investment Company Angola 2016
African focused investment firm Quantum Global Group were announced as the winners of the Global Banking and Finance…
Empowering women and girls: Africa’s biggest missed opportunity
By Amb. Amina Mohamed – Agenda 2063 calls for an Africa where development is people-driven, unleashing the potential…
Africa, Germany eye strengthening investment
Germany is set to host the first ever privately held event exclusively dedicated to strengthening trade and investment…
Gondar, Queen’s Universities join MasterCard Foundation scholars program
Ethiopia’s University of Gondar and Canada’s Queen’s University today announced a 10-year, $24.2 million partnership. The partnership aims…
Quantum Global’s Hotel Fund acquires Mövenpick Ambassador Hotel Accra
Quantum Global (QG) Africa Hotel LP, a Mauritius based investment fund managed by Quantum Global Investments Africa Management…
Africa’s journey towards agriculture revolution
By Andualem Sisay Gessesse – Dr. Allan Makenzie is born and grown up in the rural village of…