September 23
Nigeria: Relief As Opec Extends Exemption From Oil Production Cut
This Day
The meeting of the Joint Ministerial Monitoring Committee (JMMC) of OPEC and Non-OPEC Countries in Vienna, Austria, yesterday extended its exemption from crude oil production cut,… Read more »
Nigeria: Shady Steel Negotiations Allegedly Brokered by Minister
Premium Times
The Nigerian government has, through the Minister of Mines and Steel Development, Kayode Fayemi, been mediating in a multi-million deal that apparently violates a Supreme Court… Read more »
Nigeria: TCN, WAPP to Build Additional 330KV Power Line to Benin Republic
This Day
The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) and the West African Power Pool (WAPP) have initiated plans to build a second 330 kilovolt (kV) transmission line to boost electricity… Read more »
Nigeria: Apapa Gridlock - Stay Away From Lagos, Ambode Orders Truck Owners
This Day
After a week-long outright blockage of all access roads to Apapa and intractable gridlock resulting from it, the Lagos State Government yesterday ordered all trailers, trucks and… Read more »
Nigeria: Strike Cripples Kogi
This Day
Economic activities in Kogi State was on Friday crippled following the industrial action declared by the organised labour union which was fully complied with by the state workers.… Read more »
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Africa: The 8th Forum Afrique Expansion Will Bring Together More than 500 African and Canadian Decision Makers in Montreal on October 2 and 3
Afrique Expansion
The 8th edition of Forum Afrique Expansion(formerly Forum Africa) will be held October 2 and 3, 2017 at Montreal's Sheraton Centre. The biennial event, organized by consulting firm Afrique Expansion with the support of the African Development Bank, will host over 500 African and Canadian investors, entrepreneurs and decision makers looking to forge partnerships and discuss business opportunities in Africa and Canada.Read more »
Nigeria: Can Lagos Stop Trading At Undesignated Spots?
This Day
The Lagos State Government is not leaving any stone unturned to achieve its megacity ambition and part of its moves to realise the goal is to make every nook and cranny of the… Read more »
West Africa: 'Sub-Region Needs French to Enhance Bilateral Relations, Trade'
This Day
In order to achieve greater economic growth and development in the region, the Director General, West African Institute for Financial and Economic Management (WAIFEM), Professor… Read more »
Tanzania: Govt Unaware of Kenya's Border Wheat Import Fee Hike
Citizen
The government has said it is not aware of Kenya's decision to raise inspection fee on Tanzania's wheat exports by 13 times. Read more »
September 22
Africa: How to Get to Reciprocal U.S.-Africa Trade Pact [Blog]
Brookings
The global trade environment is rapidly changing and already affecting the U.S.-Africa trade relationship. Indeed, the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA) was not intended to… Read more »
South Africa: Finance Minister Responds to KPMG Developments [press release]
Govt of SA
The Minister of Finance would like to express deep concern about audit matters currently surrounding KPMG. These developments have created a bad image and have undermined the… Read more »
Africa: Afreximbank to Mobilise U.S.$1 Billion for Region's Trade
East African
Multilateral trade financier African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) is seeking to mobilise up to $1 billion in equity from new and existing investors over the next five years to… Read more »
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Rwanda: ATA's 41st Annual World Tourism Conference Showcases African Tourism
CCA
The Africa Travel Association (ATA) hosted the 41st Annual World Tourism Conference in Kigali, Rwanda from August 28-31, 2017. The conference, which was developed to promote tourism as an engine for economic growth across Africa, was attended by H.E. Paul Kagame, President of the Republic of Rwanda, who delivered the keynote address.Read more »
Uganda: Number of Poor People is Rising - Report
Observer
More Ugandans have become poorer in the last five years despite the improvement in the size of the economy, an update by audit firm PricewaterhouseCoopers (PWC) says. Read more »
Nigeria: IMF Borrowed From Nigeria in 1974 - Former Finance Minister
Vanguard
Minister of Finance in the Second Republic, Alhaji Abubakar Alhaji, said yesterday the International Monetary Fund, IMF, borrowed money from Nigeria in 1974. Read more »
Malawi: Man Arrested Over Fake Kwacha Currency
Nyasa Times
Malawi Police in Mulanje have arrested a 36-year-old man for allegedly being found with fake currency. Read more »
Namibia: University Owed Over U.S.$24,6 Million in Tuition Fees
New Era
Students at the University of Namibia owe the institution a bank breaking N$326 million in unpaid tuition fees, literally a month before the commencement of the final examinations. Read more »
Zimbabwe: Cop Suspended for Insulting Superior
The Herald
A 38-year-old policeman who allegedly insulted chief police spokesperson Senior Assistant Commissioner Charity Charamba by labelling her "an idiot" for not condemning public… Read more »
Zimbabwe: 72 000 Register for Command Agriculture
The Herald
Over 000 farmers have registered to participate in Command Agriculture in the 2017 /18 season and are ready to put close to 300 000 hectares of land under maize, Acting President… Read more »
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Africa: AnalytixInsight and Africa Investor Launch Financial Portal for African Market
Africa Investor
Artificial Intelligence company, AnalytixInsight Inc. ("AnalytixInsight") (TSX VENTURE: ALY) and Africa investor ("Ai"), a leading African media and financial group, are pleased to announce the launch of an online portal www.aianalytix.com for comprehensive company analysis including on-demand fundamental research, portfolio evaluation, and screening tools for publicly listed companies in Africa.Read more »
Zimbabwe: Ethanol Producer's U.S.$1 Billion Expansion Project On Hold
The Herald
Ethanol producer, Green Fuel has put on hold its $1 billion expansion programme as the current environment does not support the scale of investment, sources have said. Read more »
Zimbabwe: Rural Councils Urged to Fix Roads
The Herald
Government has urged rural local authorities to prioritise repair of roads which are in poor state to facilitate ease movement of grain from farmers to the Grain Marketing Depots… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Govt Has Duty to Protect, Promote Large Corporates [opinion]
Zimbabwe Independent
While it is accepted that small to medium enterprises (SMEs) have been carrying the country in the last few years, it should equally be noted that the SME route has not been a… Read more »
South Africa: Liquor Industry Transformation
SAnews.gov.za
The Department of Trade and Industry (dti) and liquor industry role players have committed to transforming the industry. Read more »
South Africa: IoT On the Spotlight At Africacom 2017
CAJ News
THE continent's internet of things (IoT) capacity and potential will be on the spotlight at AfricaCom 2017, scheduled for Cape Town in November. Recognising the role IoT will play… Read more »
Africa: Can Continent Feed Itself?
The Herald
With a food import bill of Africa hovering around $35 billion per annum, can Africa feed itself? Read more »
South Africa: How Nuclear Energy Can Assist Countries' Goals
SAnews.gov.za
The 61st Session of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) General Conference has focused on how nuclear energy can assist member states in attaining their national and… Read more »
South Africa: Gigaba Advises Government to Review All KPMG Work Immediately
News24Wire
Finance Minister Malusi Gigaba has advised all government departments and its entities to review all work done by KPMG to ensure the audit processes have not been compromised, he… Read more »
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