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ITFC supports the textile and garment industry through its first African-Asian Cotton B2B meeting in Bangladesh

ITFC furthers its commitment to promoting sustainable intra-trade relationships by organizing its first Cotton B2B meetings between African cotton suppliers

Nigerian Exports – New Rules for Product Certificate

Effective 30th March 2017 Govt. of Nigeria (Standard Organization of Nigeria – SON & Central Bank) has implemented a new

BLK Super Speciality Hospital Inks Pact

BLK Super Speciality Hospital inks pact with Tanzania’s leading Orthopaedic Institute Driving educational, scientific and medical cooperation for excellence in

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Under-Invoicing a major problem for African countries

Ethiopia has adopted a new system to tackle trade under-invoicing that costs the country an estimated $2 billion every year.

Kigali Airport

Rwanda to build new airport costing $818 million

Rwanda will build a new international airport at a cost of $818 million. The east African nation has signed a deal with Portuguese construction

Uber Accra, Ghana

Accra becomes city 467 – next smart African city to offer Uber

Accra has been named as the next city to join Uber’s booming network in Africa. The economically vibrant hub is

Manufacturers’ Association of Nigeria

Manufacturing Association of Nigeria (MAN) to boost manufacturing in Nigeria

The Manufacturing Association of Nigeria has inaugurated its Large Corporation Group, which will amongst other things come up with policy recommendations

African Markets

Growth is on the African markets business agenda

Africa remains one of the preferred frontiers for investment opportunities and doing business, according to a report released by PwC

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Dubai’s Abraaj Group to invest $500 million in hospital business in Africa

The Abraaj Group is a private equity investing firm operating in the growth markets of Africa, Asia, Latin America, Middle

Dubai Chamber Mozambique Maputo office

Dubai Chamber opens trade office in Maputo

As part of its strategy to reach out to the promising markets of the world, especially the African markets and

Largest Mall In Africa Opens In South Africa

Thousands of shoppers queued at the opening of one of the largest malls in South Africa, set in middle-class suburbia

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flydubai increases frequency on African routes for summer schedule

From 29 March, flydubai increases its service from five flights a week to daily to the capital of South Sudan,

Facebook launches drive to upskill African youth

Facebook has launched an Agency Ambassador Programme for Africa as part of its drive to equip its agency partners with

Internet in Kenya

Kenya to offer free wi-fi connections

Kenya’s  Broadcasting and Telecommunications Principal Secretary, Sammy Itemere, has announced plans to open up at least three centres in Kenya that will provide

Digital Africa

Google to train young Africans in digital skills

Google has announced its commitment to train one million young Africans in digital skills in the next year. Google has partnered with Livity

Demand for Auto Parts and Accessories in Africa to reach US$15.3 billion by 2020

The opportunities and trends of East Africa’s automotive aftermarket is under the microscope, as more than 200 industry professionals attended