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28 countries join Single Africa Air Transport Market

February 10, 2019February 10, 2019 newbusinessethiopia

The number of Africa countries that joined Single Africa Air Transport Market (SAATM) has reached 28 says, the Africa Union Commission.

Report lists Ethiopia among top ten investment destinations in Africa

January 17, 2019January 18, 2019 newbusinessethiopia

South Africa’s Rand Merchant Bank (RMB) new report, ‘Where to Invest in Africa’, listed Ethiopia among the top 10 African countries to invest in 2019.

Aviation Security Week discusses responses to terrorist mobility, emerging threats

December 1, 2018December 1, 2018 newbusinessethiopia

The security of global air transport operations took an important step forward this week, with a series of new agreements and recommendations on progress made in coordinating responses to terrorist mobility and emerging threats.

Amnesty applauds court ruling against mining company in South Africa

November 22, 2018November 22, 2018 newbusinessethiopia

Amnesty International applauds a court ruling against mining company in South Africa, saying it is ‘a victory for marginalized communities across the country’.

Bahrain, India, Lesotho, South Africa win UN Investment Promotion Awards

October 24, 2018October 24, 2018 newbusinessethiopia

Agencies from Bahrain, India, Lesotho and South Africa have won top honours at the United Nations Investment Promotion Awards for excellence in boosting investment into sectors that will have social and economic benefits and help countries meet the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

Canada to host business forum on Africa

October 24, 2018October 24, 2018 newbusinessethiopia

Canadian Council on Africa (CCAfrica) and Mining Suppliers Trade Association Canada (MSTA Canada) is set to host the first collaborative Annual Forum: Creative Disruption.

International SOS South Africa gets Top Employer Certification

October 11, 2018October 11, 2018 newbusinessethiopia

International SOS, the world’s leading medical and security risk services company, received the ‘Top Employer’ award at a glittering ceremony and gala dinner held at the Sandton International Convention Centre, Johannesburg, on the 4th of October 2018.

Kenya, South Africa apparel manufacturers to become super vendors

September 19, 2018September 19, 2018 newbusinessethiopia

After marking its presence in 15 countries, ThreadSol is all set to explore the African apparel industry to transform manufacturers to super vendors.

Civil societies slam South Africa’s inclusion of new coal in electricity plan

August 29, 2018August 29, 2018 newbusinessethiopia

The Life After Coal Campaign and Greenpeace Africa argue that the inclusion of an additional 1000 MW of new coal-fired power puts the Department of Energy in conflict with the rights enshrined in the Constitution.

Everything a student needs to know about car insurance

August 25, 2018August 25, 2018 newbusinessethiopia

Being a student is one of the more enjoyable periods of one’s life but it also comes with many new responsibilities that are a rite of passage into adulthood. In a country like South Africa, where public transport is still patchy at best, one such responsibility is the opportunity to drive your first car in […]

African human rights defenders to hold the powerful to account

August 18, 2018August 18, 2018 newbusinessethiopia

The new Secretary General of Amnesty International, the world’s biggest human rights organization, Kumi Naidoo, met with human rights activists from across Southern Africa in Johannesburg today, to hear first-hand about their struggles.

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.