Museveni, Kenyatta advice American companies to act like Chinese
By Andualem Sisay Gessesse – President Uhuru Kenyatta of Kenya and President Yoweri Museveni of Uganda today call…
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Top five business risks for East Africa
Kenya is emerging from a protracted presidential election process and seeing a return to political stability. Nonetheless, challenges…
Djibouti vows to become major East African logistic hub
By Andualem Sisay Gessesse – December 7, 2017, Djibouti – Djibouti, which is investing hugely on the development…
Sao Paulo prepares for 5th Brazil-Africa Forum
The city of Sao Paulo is set to host the 5th edition of Brazil-Africa Forum that focuses on…
China’s Crucial Role in APEC
By Carlos Aquino Rodriguez – In 1994 the Bogor goals were established Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) with the…
Developing countries improve access to credit, says World Bank
Developing countries carried out 206 reforms, accounting for 78 percent of the total reforms, with Sub-Saharan Africa implementing…
Finding friendship in a safe haven: A Pakistani researcher’s experience in China
By Xinhua writer Sudeshna Sarkar, Li Li, Ma Qian – When Saira Safdar, dressed in her white coat,…
European Investment Bank provides $100 million equity fund to Ethiopia
The European Investment Bank (EIB) will support private equity investment across Ethiopia though support for the new $100…
British trade, investment envoy to visit Ethiopia
The British Prime Minister’s newly appointed trade and investment envoy to Ethiopia, Mr. Jeremy Lefroy MP, is set…
Democratic Republic of Congo, Guinea become Africa 50 shareholders
Guinea and the Democratic Republic of Congo have become shareholders of Africa50, an initiative of African Development Bank…
AfDB, Islamic Development Bank, African Development Bank agree to mobilize $2 billion in three years
The African Development Bank (AfDB) and the Islamic Development Bank (IsDB) have signed a $2 billion landmark deal…
UN Deputy Chief calls for greater partnership to implement Africa’s development agenda
While Africa has made significant progress, the great challenge that lies before us is how to deliver on…
Remittance lifts millions out of poverty, says new report
The amount of money migrants send to their families in developing countries has risen by 51 per cent…
China says Africa benefits from Belt and Road vision
By Li Ning from People’s Daily: Chinese President Xi Jinping said Sunday the vision of the Belt and…
Korean businesses urged to invest in Africa
The African Development bank and Korea’s Busan Metropolitan city urged Korean investors to speed the development of Africa…
Kaduna Investment Forum unveils Ease of Doing Business Charter
The 2nd Kaduna Investment Forum (Kadinvest 2.0) which, took place on Thursday in Nigeria’s northern State of Kaduna,…
Ethiopian maids continue to suffer in the Middle East
The amateur video shot in Kuwait last week showing Ethiopian maid falling from the 7th floor, reveals the…
Geneva Forum calls for new African business model
The fifth edition of the Africa CEO Forum, a Jeune Afrique Group initiative, organized in partnership with the…
African Development Bank advices governments to solve energy problem
The President of the African Development Bank, Akinwumi Adesina and the former UN Secretary-General, Kofi Annan, called on…
Oranto to explore oil in South Sudan
Oranto Petroleum says it is going to invest $500 million to develop South Sudan’s Block B3. The company…
Key facts about tourism in Ethiopia
Ethiopia generates substantial income from its tourism sector. The country received over 900,000 visitors in 2015. In the…
Asoko Insight opens Ethiopia research office
Africa’s largest corporate data provider, Asoko Insight, has formally established operations in Ethiopia with the opening of its…
Geneva set to host 5th Africa CEO Forum
The 5th edition of the AFRICA CEO FORUM will take place from 20 – 21 March in Geneva…
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…
Africa, Germany eye strengthening investment
Germany is set to host the first ever privately held event exclusively dedicated to strengthening trade and investment…
Hilton Addis Ababa celebrates 2016 elevate 1 graduates
Hilton Addis Ababa has celebrated the graduates of its 2016 Elevate 1, program. The 12 participants of the…
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…
Partners launch first Africa branding, reputation competition
The Holmes Group is partnering with the African Public Relations Association is set to launch its first ever…
Nairobi set to host East Africa’s Islamic economy summit
With the aim of exploring how East Africa can tap into the Islamic Economy, with an estimated global…
New gold mines trigger Burkina Faso’s economic recovery
After two years of weak growth, Burkina Faso’s Economic activity started to recover in 2016 following the entry…