African port development could break investment logjam
Cape Town, Oct. 10 -- Africa’s inefficient ports and harbours have long been a major obstacle to development, but now money is finally being spent on modernising the continent’s g…...
Read More Algeria to borrow from abroad for first time in 15 years
Oct. 6 - The Algerian government is turning to foreign lenders for the first time in 15 years as oil and gas output declines and takes a toll on the economy.The country will seek “…...
Read More MIE Groups holds Dubai luncheon on African Technology Show, Dec. 16-18, Morocco
DUBAI, Oct. 9 2019 – MIE Groups, the organizer of the success CTW trade fairs and conferences, held here on Tuesday a luncheon to promote the upcoming African Technology Show (AFTS…...
Read More Altron wins Microsoft licensing solution provider contract
This agreement comes after Microsoft decided to cancel its reseller contract with EOH because of alleged corrupt practices within the firm, particularly relating to the securing of …...
Read More Rwanda’s solar energy ambition receives $9 million boost
By Collins MwaiRwanda’s energy ambition received a boost this week following an endorsement of a financial instrument by the Global Innovation Lab for Climate Finance that will acc…...
Read More Nigeria seeks global collaboration to gain from $950bn GDP in Gulf of Guinea region
With mind set on maximising the opportunities in the $950 billion estimated Gross Domestic Product (GDP) available in the Gulf of Guinea region, President Muhammadu Buhari has solic…...
Read More Drones for Good: Mapping for the Kenyan Red Cross with Altohelix
Bringing drone technology to the gobal communities who may benefit most is difficult. Challenges range from regulatory hurdles, communcation issues, extreme weather, to community a…...
Read More Digital ID advances all African fronts
by Frank HerseyThe trend for this week is mobile – mobile banking, payments, SIM registration and even a mobile app to check someone’s ID from a photo of their thumbprints. It’s …...
Read More World Bank Ranks Nigeria Among 'Top 20 Improvers' in Ease of Doing Business
Nigeria has been named among the “top 20 improvers” in the World Bank’s Ease of Doing Business rankings for 2019.Renowned Indian-American experts on strategy, globalisation, and …...
Read More Kiwi supermodel Rachel Hunter promotes Moroccan mint tea
Kiwi supermodel Rachel Hunter is in Tauranga this month for a special event and book launch for Tour of Beauty.She will be signing copies of her book Thursday midday at Whitcoulls i…...
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