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July 18
South Africa: Globeleq to Acquire South African Renewable Assets From Brookfield
Globeleq, a power sector leader in Africa, and an affiliate of Brookfield Asset Management (NYSE:BAM) (TSX:BAM.A) (Euronext:BAMA) (Brookfield) have reached a definitive agreement… Read more »
July 16
Africa: CSA Global Appoints Brendan Clarke As Manager for Africa
CSA Global is pleased to announce the appointment of Brendan Clarke as the Manager for its African operations. Read more »
June 12
Angola: Government Suspends Salaries of Thousands of Public Sector Workers
The ITUC has called on the government of Angola to reverse its decision to suspend thousands of public sector workers' salaries and has also called on the government to enter talks… Read more »
June 13
South Africa: Brazil and South Africa Tech Hubs Launched to Drive International Growth
Global network of tech hubs will help to grow digital economies in emerging markets and drive growth in tech investment. Read more »
April 26
Africa: IFC, Seco Introduce African Leasing Association to Unlock U.S.$80 Billion Market
IFC, a member of the World Bank Group, today announced the formal launch of 'Africalease', an association that will promote leasing across sub-Saharan Africa, helping smaller… Read more »
April 18
Africa: New Diagnostic Test to Support Malaria Elimination to Be Developed
Test will expand the range of diagnostic options available to guide treatment of Plasmodium vivax Read more »
April 10
Senegal: Senegal Scaling Solar Tender Produces One of the Lowest Electricity Costs in Africa
The World Bank Group's Scaling Solar program, designed to help remove obstacles to developing large-scale solar power in developing countries, has set a new benchmark in Senegal… Read more »
March 15
Namibia: Alten Africa Completes Financing in Namibia of One of the Biggest Solar PV Plants in Sub-Saharan Africa
Located in the area around Mariental, installed capacity will be 45.5 MWp for an output of 37 MWac and the plant will be one of the most efficient in the world, due to the zone's… Read more »
March 08
Nigeria: IFC Helps Boost Agribusiness in Nigeria
IFC, a member of the World Bank Group, has signed a cooperation agreement with the Government of Nigeria to implement a $2 million initiative targeting regulatory and institutional… Read more »
March 07
Africa: Radio and Mobile Phones Bring Life-Changing Solutions to Rural Women
As thousands of farmers in central Tanzania battle with long spells of dry weather and erratic rainfall, with little hope of feeding their families, Juliana Yusuph is no longer… Read more »
January 18
Africa: Artbyte 2017 Investment Return Data Show It Outperformed Bitcoin, Litecoin and Ethereum Combined
In 2017, ArtByte investment return data show that it outperformed Bitcoin, Litecoin, and Ethereum combined. According to data from two of the largest cryptocurrency pricing data… Read more »
January 09
Africa: Asecna to Deploy Space-Based Ads-B in Western and Central Africa
Aireon and Agency for Aerial Navigation Safety in Africa and Madagascar (ASECNA) will bring real-time air traffic surveillance to high-trafficked, terrestrial African corridors Read more »
December 28, 2017
Tanzania: Voices From the Field - EU Funded Project in Tanzania Changes Allan's Life, Paving His Way to Become a Heavy Truck Driver
At 23, Allan Martin, from Ifakara District in Morogoro region did not expect that he would one day wake up to find a free and clear path that would eventually change his life.… Read more »
December 18, 2017
Ethiopia: Huawei Helps Aatvet of Ethiopia Build First Vocational Education Interconnected ICT Network
Alage Agricultural, Technical, Vocational, and Educational Training College (AATVET), located in Addis Ababa, is affiliated with the Ethiopian Ministry of Education, and oversees… Read more »
December 12, 2017
Africa: 6d Technologies - Digitalizing Subscriber Registration Across African Markets
6d Technologies' Engrafi solution has enabled renowned telecom operators across Africa to simplify, streamline and secure their subscriber registration process Read more »
December 11, 2017
South Africa: Renewable Energy Shifts South African Power Commodity Market Towards Transmission Equipment Upgrades
The South African power commodity market is changing, and renewable energy is taking centre stage. The growing contribution of renewable power and its inherent intermittent nature… Read more »
Ghana: Dfid Ghana Country Director's Speech At the Launch of Ghana's Business Regulation Reform Strategy
Department for International Development Ghana Country Director delivered a speech at the launch of Ghana's Business Regulation Reform Strategy Launch and BEEP Annual Review. Read more »
Egypt: EIB and Banque Misr Provide Eur 250 Million to Finance SMEs in Egypt
The European Investment Bank (EIB) signed a financing agreement of EUR 250 million with Banque Misr to finance investments by small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and midcaps… Read more »
December 05, 2017
North Africa: IFC Invests €15 Million in Private Equity Fund to Help SMEs in North Africa
IFC, a member of the World Bank Group, is investing €15 million in a new private equity fund by AfricInvest, a leading private equity fund manager, to help expand access to… Read more »
November 27, 2017
Namibia: Arctech Solar's First African Project Successfully Constructed
The 6MWp solar power plant in Namibia, built by the PowerChina Guizhou Engineering Company, was successfully constructed and is expected to be commissioned and grid connected by… Read more »
November 22, 2017
Africa: Transferto Drives Further Expansion Into Africa With New Senior Appointment
TransferTo, a leading Cross-Border Mobile Payments Network for emerging markets, has appointed Djibril Diallo as VP Business Development to head operations across West and Central… Read more »
November 20, 2017
Africa: The British Army Combat the Illegal Trade in Wildlife By Partnering With African Parks and the Malawian Department of National Parks and Wildlife
This summer, a team of seven British soldiers deployed to Liwonde National Park in Malawi to support African Parks' rangers counter-poaching effort. Read more »
November 16, 2017
Guinea: The European Union Announces €400 Million to Support Guinea
The European Union has announced that it will contribute €400 million to the National Economic and Social Development Plan for Guinea presented today at the Consultative… Read more »
Africa: Mahindra Comviva and Econet Wireless Emerge As the Most Innovative Fintech Companies At the Africacom Awards 2017
Mahindra Comviva, the global leader in providing mobility solutions, and Econet Wireless, Zimbabwe's largest mobile operator has jointly won the AfricaCom Award in the 'Fintech… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Mugabe Tarnished the Jewel, Now Is Its Chance to Shine Again
Writing in The Telegraph, the Foreign Secretary says that the path to a legitimate government now lies open if Zimbabwe can commit to free and fair elections. Read more »
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