US ZIDERA sanctions on Zimbabwe: truths, history, and lies
A new regime of US sanctions has just been signed into law, opening a fresh front in the increasingly polarised political debate in Zimbabwe. Critics say they hurt the economy, while supporters say the measures are justified due to Zimbabwe’s human rights violations and its failure to deliver an uncontested poll. In this special report, […]
Telecom M&A and Digital Convergence to lead Deal Activity in Africa
Converging technologies, expanding connectivity and telecom mergers and acquisitions (M&A) are predicted to be the main drivers of investment and deal activity in Sub Saharan Africa in 2016 and 2017, according to global news and events company, TMT Finance. The topics will top the bill at the inaugural TMT Finance Africa in Lagos 2016 conference […]
Protesters demonstrate in London over Barclays and Standard Chartered’s dealings with Bidco
East African protesters have taken to the streets of London to demonstrate against banks that do business with Bidco Africa, highlighting the connection between global financial institutions, The Prince of Wales and widespread deforestation in Africa. Barclays and Standard Chartered saw their London headquarters picketed due to their funding of Nairobi-based Bidco, a company that […]
Standard Chartered & USAID’s USD60 million partnership boosts Zambia’s power grid
Standard Chartered continues to deliver on its commitment to bridge Africa’s power gap by facilitating, coordinating and arranging transactions which boost the capacity of national power grids and access to electricity across Africa. In this latest milestone transaction, Standard Chartered has partnered with the U. S. Government, through USAID, to deliver a term loan worth […]
