Chinese Yuan to Become Reserve Currency of Lesotho?
LESOTHO is among 14 eastern and southern African countries that are considering the adoption of the Chinese yuan as a reserve currency to facilitate the repayment of loans being advanced by the Asian economic giant for infrastructural developments. A team of Central Bank of Lesotho (CBL) officials recently joined their eastern and southern African counterparts […]
Angola urgently needs funds as Congolese refugee influx overwhelms services, warns UN agency
As refugees fleeing violence and communal tensions in the Democratic Republic of the Congo continue to arrive in neighbouring Angola, the United Nations refugee agency has appealed for more resources to cope with the influx and to provide those coming with the support they urgently need. According to the Office of the UN High Commissioner […]
Why ‘Ailing’ African Leaders Won’t Open Up About Their Health
“African leaders often give the impression that the health of their countries is tied to their own personal health, and what is ailing a leader is often treated as a state secret,” says the Institute for Pan African Thought and Conversation. The past months, and indeed years, have seen speculation mounting over the health of […]
Economic growth in East Africa remains strong despite drought
East Africa’s economy has continued to grow despite the adverse effects of drought being felt across the region according to ICAEW’s (the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales) latest report. In Economic Insight: Africa Q1 2017 launched today, the accountancy and finance body points out that authorities from various East African nations have […]
No African citizens granted visas for African trade summit in California
An annual African trade summit in California had no African attendees this year after at least 60 people were denied visas, according to event leaders. The African Global Economic and Development Summit, a three-day conference at the University of Southern California (USC), typically brings delegations from across Africa to meet with business leaders in the […]
Quantum Global named Best Investment Company Angola 2016
African focused investment firm Quantum Global Group were announced as the winners of the Global Banking and Finance Review award for Best Investment Company Angola 2016. The award, which recognises excellence globally within the financial community, operates a strict assessment criterion measuring investment strategies, first-class client-advisor relations through active management and comprehensive services as well […]
Africa Business Forum in Addis Ababa on the 1st of March 2017:10 million views join Africa’s largest network of CEO’s
A global community of 10,000 professionals, 20,000 registered international companies, 60,000 social media followers. 10 million views join Africa’s largest network of CEO’s The panel topics at the 5th Africa Business Forum represent the areas of Finance & Capital Investment, ICT, Agriculture & Mining, Power & Energy, Consumer Goods & General Trade, Logistics & Aviation, […]
DHL Express recognized as Top Employer in Africa for the third consecutive year
DHL Express (www.DPDHL.com), the world’s leading international express services provider, has been certified as a Top Employer in Africa by the Top Employers Institute at the prestigious Top Employer 2017 ceremony on Thursday 13 October at the Sandton Convention Centre. The company was certified as a Top Employer in twelve markets, including Angola, Botswana, Ethiopia, […]
Privinvest forms Joint Venture for Shipbuilding and the Maritime Economy in Angola
Privinvest,the Middle East based shipbuilding group, is pleased to announce the start of a major shipbuilding and maritime economy programme with the Republic of Angola. The programme will initially see Privinvest provide a range of vessels for the Angolan Navy. In parallel, Privinvest together with Simportex, will develop and operate a shipyard in Angola. This […]
Partnership to Improve Breast Cancer Care Launches in Kenya
First Lady Margaret Kenyatta, Kenya Ministry of Health and Roche Pharmaceuticals Limited has launched key activities that will facilitate access to improved care for patients with breast cancer in Kenya. The launch builds on the country’s 2015-2020 National Strategy for the Prevention and Control of Non-Communicable Diseases and represents a comprehensive approach to battling the […]
