Effective 30th March 2017 Govt. of Nigeria (Standard Organization of Nigeria – SON & Central Bank) has implemented a new
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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
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.
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
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
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
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
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 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
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
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
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
Tanzanian Solar Firm Wins Prestigious UAE Energy Prize
Arusha-based solar company Off Grid Electric (OGE) has won the prestigious Zayed Future Energy Prize for its work in bringing