Global foreign direct investment fell by 41% in 2018
Global foreign direct investment (FDI) fell by 41% in the first half of 2018, to an estimated $470 billion from $800 billion in the same period in 2017 .
Geneva to host new investment-for-development initiatives
More than 5,000 participants from 160 countries will meet in Geneva to thrash out major new investment-for-development initiatives at UNCTAD’s World Investment Forum 2018 in the Palais des Nations, Geneva, Switzerland from…
Ethiopia – Tunisia business forum opens in Addis Ababa
A business meeting between Ethiopian business communities and the business delegation from Tunisia opens today in Addis Ababa at the Sheraton Addis Hotel.
IFC applauds Ghana’s business climate
By Malise Otoo – An official of the World Bank Group’s member organization, International Finance Corporations (IFC) applauds Ghana’s business climate and focus on small and medium enterprises.
UN meeting discuss digital identity, investment opportunities in Africa
The Executive Secretary of UN Economic Commission for Africa (ECA), Vera Songwe has reflected on multiple issues including Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA), digital identity, investment opportunities and strengthened partnerships.
Bank urges Canadian companies to invest in Africa
African Development Bank (AfDB), one of the major development financiers of the continent, urges Canadian business leaders to take part in the upcoming November Africa Investment Forum (AIF) and seize the investment…
A blueprint for Africa’s future cities
Firmly established as Africa’s most progressive business orientated jurisdiction, Mauritius’ forward-thinking and nimble policies have resulted in the island nation riding the wave to the centre of investment and development in Africa.
Djibouti, DP World controversy continues
As the controversy between the government of Djibouti and DP World continues, the latter vows to continue pursuing all legal means to defend its rights as a shareholder and concessionaire in Djibouti’s…
COMESA to host investment forum in Sharm El Sheikh
The Ministry of Investment and International Cooperation of Egypt and the Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa (COMESA) Regional Investment Agency are set to host a high-level forum that promotes trade…
Addis Chamber to host fund raising business forum
The Addis Ababa Chamber of Commerce and Sectoral Association (AACCSA), which has rebranded itself with a new logo, is set to host a fundraising event for the construction of its new 22…
U.S. Embassy Promotes Volunteerism, Community Service in Ethiopia
The U.S. Embassy Addis Ababa opened its American Spaces for young Ethiopian leaders this summer to volunteer their time and expertise to others in their communities.
Mauritius joins Africa50
The Republic of Mauritius became the 30th shareholder of Africa50, the pan-African investment platform.
Canada investing on women empowerment in Africa
On her first visit to the West African nation of Cote d’Ivoire, Canada’s Minister of International Development, Marie-Claude Bibeau shared a common vision and commitment to investing in the advancement of women…
Marrakesh to host Francophone hotel investment forum
Marrakesh set to host the first hotel investment forum, Forum sur l’Investissement Hôtelier Africain (FIHA), which focuses on North and West Africa.