Attitudes to Islamic wealth management in Africa
By Faizal Bhana – Africa’s private equity landscape is experiencing a fundamental shift. A budding generation of wealthy…
South Africa
Nissan Africa honored at continental Ignition Awards
Nissan Africa is honored today at the first ever continental Ignition Awards taking place at The Cascades Golf…
Africa advised to stamp out witchcraft accusations against children
Witchcraft accusations and ritual attacks against African children are hidden and ignored, yet are one of the most…
Startup awards Africa summit to put Ethiopian startup front stage
To empower Ethiopian innovators and help startups from the region that are actively addressing the UN Sustainable Development…
Ethiopia set to launch 5G Internet
Ethio Telecom, the fully state-owned company is set to launch 5G internet services in Ethiopia next week.
Venture Capital education attracts hundreds of Africans
Dream Venture Capital (Dream VC) latest training on venture capital for Africans has attracted hundreds of applicants from…
U.S. Chamber of Commerce hosted Tanzanian President
The U.S. Chamber of Commerce today hosted Samia Suluhu Hassan, President of the United Republic of Tanzania.
African Development Bank allocates $2.8 billion for South Africa
African Development Bank Group President Dr. Akinwumi A. Adesina has pledged his institution’s support for South Africa, announcing…
Why Africa is the new frontier for venture capital
By Andualem Sisay Gessesse- Studies show that the practice, skills and knowledge of Venture Capital (VC) in Africa…
UN agency launches AfCFTA Country Business Index Report
The UN Economic Commission for Africa (ECA) unveiled today the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) Country Business…
South Africa set to expand vaccine manufacturing
To support South Africa and the African continent increase vaccine manufacturing capacity and reduce reliance on imports, a…
African AgriTech set to receive $2 million award
The Milken Institute and the Motsepe Foundation today announced the 25 teams receiving finalist prizes for the Milken-Motsepe…
Africa Travel Week 2022 commences registration
Africa Travel Week 2022 that bring together pan-African & international exhibitors and is scheduled to go ahead from…
Ethiopia to build Mandela museum where he trained
The Government of Ethiopia is set to build a museum named after the late President Nelson Mandela of…
Eight companies to commence coal production in Ethiopia
The Federal Government of Ethiopia is set to issue coal production licenses for eight companies to enable the…
Reports reveiws electricity market regulatory in Ethiopia, South Africa
The Economic Commission for Africa (ECA) and the RES4Africa Foundation have jointly released a series of country regulatory…
Small businesses attend continental trade fair
Over thirty Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) participated in the Intra-Africa Trade Fair (IATF), which took place in…
Intentional investment in girls’ education vital
The British Council in partnership with the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) supported by the United Nations Children’s…
Ethiopia PM urges African leaders to cooperate
Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed of Ethiopia urges African leaders mainly Uganda, Rwanda, South Africa, and Nigeria to cooperate…
Ethiopia urges diaspora to use formal money transfer
BY ANDUALEM SISAY GESSESSE – The Government of Ethiopia urged its diaspora community to use the formal and…
Report unveils key factors for successful job creation in Africa
The UN Economic Commission for Africa (ECA) and NKC African Economics (an Oxford Economics company) launched today a…
Aspen Pharmacare secures €600 million to make vaccines
U.S. International Development Finance Corporation (DFC), IFC of the World Bank Group, the French Development institution Proparco, and…
Panafrican Energy Services Group partners with Petroci CI-11
Panafrican Energy Services Group today announced it has signed a contract with Petroci CI-11 to provide 5 Wells…
Is South Africa to excel at coding, robotics?
In February, the Department of Basic Education confirmed that it would officially get going with the introduction of…
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…
IFC, Eris support student housing in South Africa
The International Finance Corporation (IFC) of the World Bank IFC today announced financing for a new investment platform…
African development Bank set to fund women entrepreneurs
This May, the African Development Bank Group is launching a call for proposals for projects enhancing the viability…
Sandvik to acquire screens and feeders manufacturer Kwatani
Sandvik has signed a deal to acquire the South African based company Kwatani, a leading supplier of screens…
Lundbeck South Africa ranked as best place to work
Lundbeck South Africa, an affiliate of the global biopharmaceutical company committed to researching, developing and delivering transformative therapies…
Why old industrialization pathways won’t work for Africa
As the world is embracing new technologies such as 3D printing, Africa is likely to lose hundreds of…