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Meridian gets trade financing for Malawi, Mozambique, Zimbabwe operations

December 4, 2018December 4, 2018 newbusinessethiopia

The African Development Bank through its Trade Finance operations has signed a US$20 million facility to finance Meridian’s operations in Malawi, Mozambique and Zimbabwe.

Malawi gets 15 million grant for water, sanitation project

October 27, 2018October 27, 2018 newbusinessethiopia

The African Development Bank Group, has approved a $15 million grant from the African Development Fund (ADF) for a water supply and sanitation project in Malawi, expected to provide jobs and boost the livelihoods of nearly 300,000 people.

Mauritius joins Africa50

August 30, 2018August 30, 2018 newbusinessethiopia

The Republic of Mauritius became the 30th shareholder of Africa50, the pan-African investment platform.

Ethiopian Airlines acquires 49% share in Chad Airlines

August 24, 2018August 24, 2018 newbusinessethiopia

Ethiopian Airlines Group, which owns shares in in four African countries’ airlines, has announced its fifth joint venture with the Chad government buying 49%.

Strengthening intra-African trade linkages

August 23, 2018August 23, 2018 newbusinessethiopia

By Devika Jyothi – Supporting Indian Trade and Investment for Africa (SITA) took part in the 10th All African Leather Fair (AALF) held in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. Through its participation, SITA enabled beneficiary East African tanneries to access new markets and strengthen their intra-African trade linkages.

UN official calls for protection of Africa's intellectual property rights

UN official calls for Africa’s intellectual property rights protection

August 20, 2018August 20, 2018 newbusinessethiopia

The Executive Secretary of the UN Economic Commission for Africa, Ms. Vera Songwe calls on Africa leaders for the protection of Africa’s intellectual property rights.

Mastercard announces Next-Generation African Leaders

August 15, 2018August 15, 2018 newbusinessethiopia

Fifteen teams of a total of 32 emerging African social entrepreneurs have been selected as winners of the 2018 Resolution Social Venture Challenge. The 2018 cohort of Social Venture Challenge winners include projects based in Kenya, Gambia, Uganda, Somaliland, Ghana, Sudan, Zimbabwe, Cameroon, Malawi, Tanzania, and Lebanon.

Africa electricity index examines 15 countries performance

June 21, 2018June 21, 2018 newbusinessethiopia

Electricity Regulatory Index for Africa (ERI), new report by the African Development Bank measures the level of development of regulatory frameworks in 15 African countries. The report identifies areas in which improvement is most needed in Cameroon, Cote d’Ivoire, Gambia, Ghana, Kenya, Lesotho, Malawi, Namibia, Nigeria, Senegal, South Africa, Tanzania, Togo, Uganda, and Zimbabwe.