Special Column

Envoy credits China's development to laudable delivery

Envoy credits China's development to laudable delivery

By John Elliot HAGAN, Accra Chinese Ambassador to Ghana, Shi Ting Wan has attributed Chinas rapid socio-economic development to what he described as laudable delivery of the Chinese…...

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Discover South Africa’s Art Trail with Arambrook Boutique Hotel

Discover South Africa’s Art Trail with Arambrook Boutique Hotel

DUBAI – With the recent opening of two major international art museums in the city, it is not hard to believe that Cape Town has a long and rich art history with an eclectic offeri…...

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Kenya tops economic, consumer prospects

Kenya tops economic, consumer prospects

Kenya has the highest ranking in economic, consumer and business prospects in African markets for the second year in a row, a survey by New York-based data analytics firm Nielsen Ho…...

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Thomas Cook Collapse Risks Recovery of Africa Nation on the Mend

Thomas Cook Collapse Risks Recovery of Africa Nation on the Mend

The collapse of Thomas Cook Group Plc is jeopardizing the efforts by one of Africa’s smallest countries to revive its fortunes after the end of a dictator’s two-decade rule.Gambia…...

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South African Edtech Startup Snapplify Raises USD 2 Mn To Advance Its Global E-learning Services

South African Edtech Startup Snapplify Raises USD 2 Mn To Advance Its Global E-learning Services

Cape Town-based edtech startup Snapplify has raised USD 2 Mn to expand its global e-learning services. The funding was received via VC firm Knife Capital’s SARS section 12J Ventu…...

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Ghana wins two ICAO Aviation Safety and Security awards

Ghana wins two ICAO Aviation Safety and Security awards

Ghana has been awarded two International Civil Aviation Organization Council (ICAO) President’s certificates for maintaining one of the highest global aviation safety and security …...

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Africa is 2nd fastest growing tourism region, study shows

Africa is 2nd fastest growing tourism region, study shows

Travel and tourism remained one of the key growth drivers of Africa’s economy, contributing 8.5 per cent of the GDP in 2018; equivalent to $194.2 billion. According to the 2019 Jum…...

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Africa's favorite smartphone maker is now worth $4 billion

Africa's favorite smartphone maker is now worth $4 billion

By Laura He, CNN BusinessHong Kong (CNN Business)Chinese smartphone maker Transsion, which is dominating Africa with its Tecno brand, has raised nearly $400 million in an IPO on Chi…...

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How to invest meaningfully into Africa

How to invest meaningfully into Africa

There is more to Africa’s investable universe than listed equity, says Todd Micklethwaite, Client Solutions and Research, Sanlam Investments THURSDAY 20, SEPTEMBER 2018The opportu…...

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British Company Makes Significant Gas Discovery in Morocco

British Company Makes Significant Gas Discovery in Morocco

By Kawtar Ennaji - Rabat – Chariot Oil & Gas has made new gas discoveries in its ‘Lixus’ Offshore License in the Mohammedia-Kenitra region. In the Competent Persons Report o…...

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