Ecobank shareholders conclude meeting in Lomé, Togo
Ecobank Transnational Incorporated, parent of Ecobank Group which provides financial services in 36 countries across Africa, concluded its 30th Annual General Meeting in Lomé, Togo.
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 pool their expertise and experience to promote sustainable economic development, financial stability and inclusive…
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, to coincide with World Oceans Day, the organizers said.
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 for Portuguese-speaking countries in Africa.
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 loan agreement to support high impact sectors in Africa focusing on housing, agriculture and…
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 and illicit financial outflows over the past few years, says a continental network, which has…
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…
Africa launches Immunization Campaign.
As the world celebrates the International Day of the Girl Child, organizations in over ten countries launch the 33 Days to Power Up Immunization Campaign.
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 from October 31 to November 2, 2017 under the theme ‘Implementation of the Continental…
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 countries that resulted in an increase of wage of the employees, global textiles giants have been…
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 Insurance Agency (ATI) General Meeting opened today.
Profit shifting companies steal $1.1 billion annualy from Ethiopia – report
Ethiopia loses over $1.1 billion every year by profit shifting companies, a new report reveals. The new individual countries level global tax loss estimates released today by the Tax Justice Network, shows…
Morocco’s trade with Africa conjures promising prospects
Trade between Morocco and the rest of the continent has grown steadily in recent years (+ 20%, or more than US$ 1.5 billion), says the African Development Bank (AfDB).
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 provider.