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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African countries challenged to design homegrown health coverage models
African countries have been challenged to come together to design a homegrown Universal Health Coverage model that will ensure healthcare for all in line with Africa agenda 2063.Thi…...
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Kenya is the most optimistic African nation
More Kenyans consider themselves optimists compared to citizens of other major African economies, according to a new Global Optimism Outlook survey. The survey found that 70% of Ken…...
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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
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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Technology will transform face of enterprise in Africa
Often the pursuit of an economic activity has one agenda in mind, which is getting a return, hopefully, one that exceeds the costs of production or creation.Those who figure out thi…...
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3000 African startups to get funding under Tony Elumelu Foundation
By ADONIJAH OCHIENG The Tony Elumelu Foundation Entrepreneurship Forum 2019 announced last week that 3000 startups from across 54 African countries will receive $5000 (Sh500,000) in…...
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DHL expands Africa eShop online retail app to 34 countries
DHL has expanded its DHL Africa eShop business to 13 additional markets, upping the presence of the global shipping company’s e-commerce platform to 34 African countries.DHL went …...
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Strong economic growth draws FDI to East Africa
Sustained strong economic growth among East Africa Community states is drawing greenfield investments, a new report shows. The report by audit firm Ernst & Young (EY) states tha…...
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Africa Food Show launched in Nairobi
A food show has been launched in Nairobi, Kenya.The Africa Food Show (AFS) was launched on Tuesday by the global trade fair organiser and consultancy MIE Group through its Kenyan su…...
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MIE Groups launch a B2B Africa Food Show event to be held in Nairobi
Global trade fair organizer and consultancy MIE Groups, has through its Kenyan subsidiary GEX-MIE, officially launched the Africa Food Show (AFS), an exhibition event targeting B2B …...
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MIE Groups presents Africa strategy at Alibaba's 20th anniversary event
Fadi Kaddoura (picture), Vice President Sales & Marketing, MIE Groups, delivered on September 23 2019 a presentation about MIEs CTW, African Technology Show and the upcotiming A…...
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Koos Bekker, South Africa’s tech king, goes global
Joseph Cotterill September 6, 2019When the former South African apartheid publisher Naspers lists its global internet empire in Amsterdam next week, the tale will be told of how its…...
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Kenya to host Inaugural African food show, 24-26 June 2020
Kenya will in 2020 host the inaugural Africa Food Show that will bring together policymakers, industry executives, farmers and consumers to learn about emerging trends in trade on a…...
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Kenya to host inaugural Africa Food Show in 2020
In 2020, Kenya will host the inaugural Africa Food Show, an agricultural industry event that will bring together policymakers, industry executives, farmers and consumers to learn ab…...
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WEF on Africa: Africa should not lose sight of opportunities 4IR will create
By Pieter Bensch, Executive Vice-President at Sage Africa & Middle EastAs the 28th World Economic Forum (WEF) on Africa convenes in Cape Town from 4-6 September, it offers an op…...
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South African miner Goldfields Ltd. now focussed on Ghana
Gold mining has run into problems in South Africa. Thats why Gold Fields, Johanneburg based company listed on the stock exchange there, has long been focusing on Ghana for profit.Or…...
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Three Moroccan Startups Win Awards at EDF Pulse Africa Tour Morocco
By Kawtar Ennaji -Rabat – Three Moroccan startups won EDF Pulse Africa Tour Morocco’s prizes. The EDF Pulse Africa Tour Morocco is a competition aimed at discovering and supportin…...
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MIE GROUPS signs MoU with Made in Africa Initiative to form a strategic partnership
Dubai-based consultancy and event organizer MIE Groups, the firm behind the successful China Trade Week (CTW) series across the Middle East and Africa and Made in Africa Initiative …...
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