African Energy Chamber Endorses Energy Ops-Security Agora as Key Platform to Discuss the Physical Se
In line with the African Energy Chamber’s repeated calls on African governments and oil companies to do more to protect the security of energy infrastructure in Africa, the Chamber…...
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How Black Friday is giving Africa’s economy a lift
It is quite phenomenal how in recent years, both ecommerce players and retailers have used Black Friday to sweep thrifty shoppers off their feet. So much that the shopping event is …...
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End of an era: West African states to halt use of CFA Franc
West Africa’s monetary union has agreed with France to rename its CFA franc the Eco and cut some of the financial links with Paris that have underpinned the region’s common curren…...
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Africa's ambitious infrastructure: Tanzania secures $272m for new airport
Several African countries, and the African Union itself have prioritised infrastructure development as a means of integrating the continent and connecting people to markets, with an…...
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GCC governments spur investment in Africa
With strong historical trading links, Africa is becoming an increasingly vital partner for the countries in the Gulf. With its strategic position at the nexus of Asia and Africa, Du…...
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Africa’s growth: Excellence or illusion?
Even as many celebrate economic progress in Africa, there are a significant number of dissenting observers who remain circumspect about the reality of the continent’s development s…...
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Digital currency use surges in Africa as providers push for laws to protect clients
When a fourth-year student at Uganda’s Makerere University committed suicide last month after losing Sh500,000 from his digital wallet in what police confirmed to be a cryptocurren…...
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Africa's ambitious infrastructure: Tanzania secures $272m for new airport
Daniel Mumbere with AGENCIES, Dec 21 2019 - 11:26Several African countries, and the African Union itself have prioritised infrastructure development as a means of integrating the co…...
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Nigeria, others to lead rice rebound in Africa - FAO
Coming up: Africa Food Show (#AFS2020), 24-26 June 2020, Nairobi, Kenya Book your exhibition stand now: -> http://africafoodshow.com/Dec. 2019 (Nairame…...
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East Africa fish farming project supports food security, mitigates climate change
Coming up! Africa Food Show 2020, trade fair & conference, 24-26 June 2020 at @KICC_Kenya, #Nairobi. Book your stand now: http://africafoodshow.comBy …...
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China Trade Week (CTW) Morocco 2019, African Tech Show kick off in Casablanca
Casablanca, Dec. 16 2019 -- The third edition of the annual CTW Morocco started here on Monday under the theme “Global Trade, running from December 16th to 18th, Monday to Wednesda…...
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Turkey now mulls logistics centres in African Move
Turkey is establishing trade and logistics centers in Africa to expand its commercial operations on the continent, Trade Minister Ruhsar Pekcan said Monday.Addressing a consultation…...
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Nigeria stands to gain from better trade links with rest of Africa
For such a large economy, business with continental neighbours remains remarkably small...
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Sino-African Teamwork improving Food Security
By Dennis Munene - As Sino-African ties continue to deepen, the two civilizations are forging more partnerships in areas such as food safety and food security. China and the African…...
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Forum flags hurdles in bid to plug gender financing gap in Africa
Lenders have been urged to advance more credit to women entrepreneurs in efforts to seal the existing finance gap.A forum held in Kigali, Rwanda, which brought together stakeholders…...
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Morocco Has 3rd Best 4G Coverage in Africa
Rabat – The Global Connectivity Index (GCI) for 2019 published by technology company Huawei has ranked Morocco third in Africa for 4G coverage, behind South Africa and Egypt.Despit…...
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50m African women to network via mobile app
Three African economic blocs on Tuesday unveiled a business network platform that will allow 50 million women entrepreneurs to do businesses via web or mobile app.The tripartite agr…...
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Rwanda is Building Africa's Very Own Silicon Valley - Kigali Innovation City (KIC)
By Nicky Verd - Rwanda is Building Africas Very Own Silicon Valley - Known as Kigali Innovation City (KIC)A multi-billion dollar project inspired by Americas Silicon Valley for the…...
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Kenya Leads Africa In Artificial Intelligence. Here’s Why
By Dennis Waweru - Many of you will probably not believe (I didn’t) but yes, as of July this year, Kenya was ranked on top in preparedness for the future that is artificial intelli…...
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3rd CTW Morocco trade fair and co-located African Tech Show, 16 -18 Dec.
3rd CTW Morocco 2019 trade fair to take place on 16-18 Dec. 2019 in Casablanca• Number one B2B event on China global trade • CTW Morocco host 150+ exhibitors from 10 industries• …...
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