Mauritania shifts toward full privatized power generation
Mauritania is accelerating its shift toward a fully privatized power generation model, with bids due in the next two to three weeks for a new independent power plant tied to the Greater…
UK Government partners with Invest Africa
Invest Africa, the platform for promoting trade and investment across the African continent, establishes a strategic partnership with the UK Government for the 11th edition of The Africa Debate, taking place on…
Albania set to host Europe investment summit next month
Future Investment Initiative (FII) is set to organize an Europe focused investment summit next month in Tirana, Albania, from 16–17 May 2025.
Nigeria, United Kingdom to boost trade, investment
Nigeria’s Minister of Industry, Trade, and Investment, Dr. Jumoke Oduwole, reinforces Nigeria’s commitment to fostering trade and investment partnerships with the United Kingdom (UK).
Djibouti Forum calls for collaboration amidst global turbulence
Global turbulence, much of it self-inflicted, dominated discussions at the second edition of the Djibouti Forum.
UK looks to deepen energy trade, investment with Africa
Trade relations between the UK and Africa are gaining momentum. Last month, UK Minister for Trade Policy and Economic Security Douglas Alexander visited South Africa and Botswana to strengthen trade ties and…
Dream VC opens applications for 2025 venture capital training
Dream VC, the Africa focused venture capital education institute, has announced the opening of applications for its highly anticipated 2025 venture capital training programs.
UN chief urges African leaders to end conflicts, human sufferings
The 38th African heads of states summit is opened today in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia this morning in the presence of many African leaders and the UN Secretary General António Guterres, who urges…
IFC invests $50 million in Lagos Free Zone Company
The International Finance Corporation (IFC) has announced an equity investment of up to $50 million in Lagos Free Zone Company.
Cash light VS serve the unbanked community
BY EYERUSALEM HADGU – Since the launch of mobile banking services in Ethiopia by MBIRR in September 2015, I have spent eight years in this sector. Throughout this time, I have participated…
Ethiopia launches Ethiopian Security Exchange (ESX)
As part of its market liberalization, Ethiopia on Friday launched Ethiopian Security Exchange (ESX) at the presence of Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed.
Addis set to host future tech expo 2025
RCNDC Consultancy, an IT consulting and software solutions provider, in partnership with the FDRE Ministry of Education and the FDRE Ministry of Innovation, announced the Future Tech Addis Expo 2025.
Ethiopia startup data hub launched
The Ministry of Innovation and Technology of Ethiopia, Systemic Innovation, and GrowthAfrica, in partnership with Dealroom.co today launched the Ethiopian Startup data Hub.
Economic cooperation at center of President Biden’s visit to Angola
BY YANET FANTAYE WOGAYEHU – Mainly focusing on business and investment cooperation, President Biden of the United States of America is set to visit Angola from December 2nd through 4th, says a…