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south-african-defence-group-denel-to-sell-stakes-in-some-of-its-divisions

South African defence group Denel to sell stakes in some of its divisions

South African defence group Denel plans to sell some of its equities in the framework of a new investment strategy aimed at making it profitable again...
Finance
20 February 2019
libya-guidry-group-about-to-bag-1-5-bln-contract-for-construction-and-operation-of-susah-port

Libya: Guidry Group about to bag $1.5 bln contract for construction and operation of Susah port

Libya: Guidry Group about to bag $1.5 bln contract for construction and operation of Susah port

Texas-based Guidry Group confirms, to Reuters, information according...
Read more |  20 February 2019
Telecom
19 February 2019
2019-a-year-of-digital-transformation-for-maroc-telecom

2019, a year of digital transformation for Maroc Telecom

2019, a year of digital transformation for Maroc Telecom

Maroc Telecom has published its 2018 financial report...
Read more |  19 February 2019
Mining
8 January 2025
cobalt-chinese-firm-cmoc-doubles-output-in-2024-despite-lower-prices

Cobalt: Chinese Firm CMOC Doubles Output in 2024 Despite Lower Prices

Mining
8 January 2025
mozambique-us-loan-for-graphite-project-blocked-as-political-crisis-persists

Mozambique: US Loan for Graphite Project Blocked as Political Crisis Persists

Public Management
19 February 2019
digital-publisher-quartz-taps-african-development-bank-vice-president-dr-jennifer-blanke-as-a-quartz-pro-contributor

Digital publisher Quartz taps African Development Bank Vice President Dr. Jennifer Blanke as a “Quartz Pro” Contributor

Digital publisher Quartz taps African Development Bank Vice President Dr. Jennifer Blanke as a “Quartz Pro” Contributor

Quartz, the digital journalism platform focusing on the global economy, has selected...
Read more |  19 February 2019
Finance
19 February 2019
tunisia-banque-de-l-habitat-to-issue-12-million-of-subordinated-bond

Tunisia: Banque de l’Habitat to issue $12 million of subordinated bond

Tunisia: Banque de l’Habitat to issue $12 million of subordinated bond

Tunisian bank Banque de l’Habitat, announced in a statement published February 14,...
Read more |  19 February 2019
Telecom
19 February 2019
burkina-faso-it-to-be-a-key-priority-for-national-development

Burkina Faso: IT to be a key priority for national development

Burkina Faso: IT to be a key priority for national development

In Burkina Faso, the IT sector is a key priority for national...
Read more |  19 February 2019
Public Management
19 February 2019
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Egypt issues $5 billion Eurobond

Egypt issues $5 billion Eurobond

Egypt just issued dollar-denominated Eurobonds, finance minister Mohamed Maait (photo) announced indicating...
Read more |  19 February 2019
Public Management
19 February 2019
egypt-uber-now-subjected-to-a-14-vat-tax

  Egypt : Uber now subjected to a 14% VAT Tax

  Egypt : Uber now subjected to a 14% VAT Tax

American transportation service provider Uber would now have to pay value-added tax...
Read more |  19 February 2019
Public Management
18 February 2019
tunisia-s-economy-grew-by-2-5-in-2018

Tunisia’s economy grew by 2.5% in 2018

Tunisia’s economy grew by 2.5% in 2018

Tunisia’s economy grew by 2.5% in 2018, against 1.9% in 2017, according...
Read more |  18 February 2019
Telecom
18 February 2019
tanzania-telecom-operators-ordered-to-supply-sim-and-recharge-cards-to-rural-zones-within-30-days-or-risk-being-punished

Tanzania: Telecom operators ordered to supply sim and recharge cards to rural zones within 30 days or risk being punished

Tanzania: Telecom operators ordered to supply sim and recharge cards to rural zones within 30 days or risk being punished

In Tanzania, Vodacom, Airtel, Tigo, and TTCL have been ordered to supply...
Read more |  18 February 2019
Finance
18 February 2019
nigeria-heineken-s-subsidiary-publishes-poor-2018-results

Nigeria: Heineken’s subsidiary publishes poor 2018 results

Nigeria: Heineken’s subsidiary publishes poor 2018 results

Nigerian Breweries, 56% owned by international brewery group Heineken, is to be...
Read more |  18 February 2019
Telecom
18 February 2019
liberia-a-triple-play-operator-to-launch-operations-in-2021

Liberia: A Triple Play operator to launch operations in 2021

Liberia: A Triple Play operator to launch operations in 2021

A new Internet access provider has just entered the Liberian telecom market....
Read more |  18 February 2019
Finance
18 February 2019
credit-agricole-egypt-s-net-profit-rose-by-12-4-to-125-million-in-2018

Crédit Agricole Egypt’s net profit rose by 12.4% to $125 million in 2018

Crédit Agricole Egypt’s net profit rose by 12.4% to $125 million in 2018

Egyptian subsidiary of French bank Crédit Agricole announced, in a release published...
Read more |  18 February 2019
Public Management
18 February 2019
mali-a-17-19-billion-bet-on-infrastructures-projects-for-2020-2030

Mali: A $17.19 billion bet on infrastructures projects for 2020-2030

Mali: A $17.19 billion bet on infrastructures projects for 2020-2030

Mali wants to invest a little more than XOF10,000 billion ($17.19 billion)...
Read more |  18 February 2019
Public Management
18 February 2019
uganda-to-grow-by-6-3-in-2018-2019-imf

Uganda to grow by 6.3% in 2018/2019 (IMF)

Uganda to grow by 6.3% in 2018/2019 (IMF)

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) estimates, in a report published on February...
Read more |  18 February 2019
Telecom
15 February 2019
who-is-lacina-kone-the-new-director-general-of-smart-africa

Who is Lacina Koné, the new Director General of Smart Africa ?

Who is Lacina Koné, the new Director General of Smart Africa ?

On Monday, February 11, 2019, on the sidelines of the 32nd Ordinary...
Read more |  15 February 2019
Public Management
15 February 2019
africa-to-offer-14-of-overall-business-opportunities-in-the-health-sector-by-2030

Africa to offer 14% of overall business opportunities in the health sector by 2030

Africa to offer 14% of overall business opportunities in the health sector by 2030

Africa could be the second continent with more business opportunities in the...
Read more |  15 February 2019
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reddot Finance

20 February 2019
libya-guidry-group-about-to-bag-1-5-bln-contract-for-construction-and-operation-of-susah-port

Libya: Guidry Group about to bag $1.5 bln contract for construction and operation of Susah port

Libya: Guidry Group about to bag $1.5 bln contract for construction and operation of Susah port

Texas-based Guidry Group confirms, to Reuters, information according to which it will...
Read more |  20 February 2019
19 February 2019
tunisia-banque-de-l-habitat-to-issue-12-million-of-subordinated-bond

Tunisia: Banque de l’Habitat to issue $12 million of subordinated bond

Tunisia: Banque de l’Habitat to issue $12 million of subordinated bond

Tunisian bank Banque de l’Habitat, announced in a statement published February 14,...
Read more |  19 February 2019
19 February 2019
south-african-defence-group-denel-to-sell-stakes-in-some-of-its-divisions

South African defence group Denel to sell stakes in some of its divisions

South African defence group Denel to sell stakes in some of its divisions

South African defence group Denel plans to sell some of its equities...
Read more |  19 February 2019
18 February 2019
nigeria-heineken-s-subsidiary-publishes-poor-2018-results

Nigeria: Heineken’s subsidiary publishes poor 2018 results

Nigeria: Heineken’s subsidiary publishes poor 2018 results

Nigerian Breweries, 56% owned by international brewery group Heineken, is to be...
Read more |  18 February 2019
18 February 2019
credit-agricole-egypt-s-net-profit-rose-by-12-4-to-125-million-in-2018

Crédit Agricole Egypt’s net profit rose by 12.4% to $125 million in 2018

Crédit Agricole Egypt’s net profit rose by 12.4% to $125 million in 2018

Egyptian subsidiary of French bank Crédit Agricole announced, in a release published...
Read more |  18 February 2019
15 February 2019
the-top10-largest-african-listed-insurance-firms-record-a-5-drop-in-their-market-capitalisation-this-year

The Top10 largest African-listed insurance firms record a 5% drop in their market capitalisation this year

The Top10 largest African-listed insurance firms record a 5% drop in their market capitalisation this year

The market capitalization of the top ten insurance companies listed on African...
Read more |  15 February 2019
14 February 2019
morocco-20-million-fund-to-be-created-to-support-innovative-local-firms

Morocco : $20 million fund to be created to support innovative local firms

Morocco : $20 million fund to be created to support innovative local firms

A new MAD200 million ($20.3 million) investment fund baptised Azur Innovation Fund...
Read more |  14 February 2019
14 February 2019
south-african-flysafair-could-fall-into-british-star-capital-s-portfolio

South African FlySafair could fall into British Star Capital’s portfolio  

South African FlySafair could fall into British Star Capital’s portfolio  

FlySafair could soon fall under the management of British fund manager Star...
Read more |  14 February 2019
14 February 2019
algeria-nissan-invests-160-million-in-a-car-assembly-plant

Algeria: Nissan invests $160 million in a car assembly plant

Algeria: Nissan invests $160 million in a car assembly plant

Nissan announced, on February 13, 2019, the creation of a joint venture...
Read more |  14 February 2019

reddot Public Management

19 February 2019
digital-publisher-quartz-taps-african-development-bank-vice-president-dr-jennifer-blanke-as-a-quartz-pro-contributor

Digital publisher Quartz taps African Development Bank Vice President Dr. Jennifer Blanke as a “Quartz Pro” Contributor

Digital publisher Quartz taps African Development Bank Vice President Dr. Jennifer Blanke as a “Quartz Pro” Contributor

Quartz, the digital journalism platform focusing on the global economy, has selected...
Read more |  19 February 2019
19 February 2019
egypt-issues-5-billion-eurobond

Egypt issues $5 billion Eurobond

Egypt issues $5 billion Eurobond

Egypt just issued dollar-denominated Eurobonds, finance minister Mohamed Maait (photo) announced indicating...
Read more |  19 February 2019
19 February 2019
egypt-uber-now-subjected-to-a-14-vat-tax

  Egypt : Uber now subjected to a 14% VAT Tax

  Egypt : Uber now subjected to a 14% VAT Tax

American transportation service provider Uber would now have to pay value-added tax...
Read more |  19 February 2019
18 February 2019
tunisia-s-economy-grew-by-2-5-in-2018

Tunisia’s economy grew by 2.5% in 2018

Tunisia’s economy grew by 2.5% in 2018

Tunisia’s economy grew by 2.5% in 2018, against 1.9% in 2017, according...
Read more |  18 February 2019
18 February 2019
mali-a-17-19-billion-bet-on-infrastructures-projects-for-2020-2030

Mali: A $17.19 billion bet on infrastructures projects for 2020-2030

Mali: A $17.19 billion bet on infrastructures projects for 2020-2030

Mali wants to invest a little more than XOF10,000 billion ($17.19 billion)...
Read more |  18 February 2019
18 February 2019
uganda-to-grow-by-6-3-in-2018-2019-imf

Uganda to grow by 6.3% in 2018/2019 (IMF)

Uganda to grow by 6.3% in 2018/2019 (IMF)

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) estimates, in a report published on February...
Read more |  18 February 2019
15 February 2019
africa-to-offer-14-of-overall-business-opportunities-in-the-health-sector-by-2030

Africa to offer 14% of overall business opportunities in the health sector by 2030

Africa to offer 14% of overall business opportunities in the health sector by 2030

Africa could be the second continent with more business opportunities in the...
Read more |  15 February 2019
15 February 2019
4-5-of-working-age-africans-are-unemployed-the-wlo

4.5% of working-age Africans are unemployed (the WLO)

4.5% of working-age Africans are unemployed (the WLO)

In Africa, only 4.5% out of the 736.8 million people of working-age...
Read more |  15 February 2019
14 February 2019
nigeria-ghana-botswana-and-libya-proposed-to-be-listed-on-the-eu-money-laundering-blacklist

Nigeria, Ghana, Botswana and Libya proposed to be listed on the EU money laundering blacklist

Nigeria, Ghana, Botswana and Libya proposed to be listed on the EU money laundering blacklist

The European Union Commission proposes Nigeria, Ghana, Botswana and Libya to be...
Read more |  14 February 2019

reddot Agriculture

9 November 2018

Africa agribusiness, a US$1 trillion business by 2030

Africa agribusiness, a US$1 trillion business by 2030

As project sponsors, borrowers, lenders and investors gathered at the Africa Investment...
Read more |  9 November 2018
25 October 2018

Agri-tech can turn African Savannah into global food basket – African Development Bank

Agri-tech can turn African Savannah into global food basket – African Development Bank

The African Development Bank is championing a new regional and global effort...
Read more |  25 October 2018
5 October 2018

Ghana to lose $300 million as a consequence of bearing price drop of cocoa on the international market

Ghana to lose $300 million as a consequence of bearing price drop of cocoa on the international market

In Ghana, keeping the price of cocoa for the 2018/2019 cocoa season...
Read more |  5 October 2018
4 October 2018

Côte d’Ivoire: Cocoa producers generated CFA1,356 billion during 2017/2018 campaign (government)

Côte d’Ivoire: Cocoa producers generated CFA1,356 billion during 2017/2018 campaign (government)

At the end of the 2017/2018 cocoa campaign, Côte d’Ivoire’s cocoa producers...
Read more |  4 October 2018
3 October 2018

Guinea : Cosumar acquires 55% stake in Comaguis

Guinea : Cosumar acquires 55% stake in Comaguis

Yesterday, the Moroccan sugar company Cosumar announced that it acquired a 55%...
Read more |  3 October 2018
2 October 2018

Côte d’Ivoire : Cocoa farm gate price set to CFA750 per kilo for 2018/2019 season

Côte d’Ivoire : Cocoa farm gate price set to CFA750 per kilo for 2018/2019 season

In Côte d’Ivoire, cocoa farm gate price has been set to CFA750...
Read more |  2 October 2018
2 October 2018

Ghana : cocoa freight fees reduced by 9.4%

Ghana : cocoa freight fees reduced by 9.4%

In Ghana, fees for shipping cocoa to Europe will decrease from 39...
Read more |  2 October 2018
31 August 2018

FAO campaigns for “zero hunger” by 2030

FAO campaigns for “zero hunger” by 2030

To fight hunger and malnutrition, the Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) is...
Read more |  31 August 2018
29 August 2018

Uganda: Tea exports via Mombasa auction centers grew by 11.6% in 2017

Uganda: Tea exports via Mombasa auction centers grew by 11.6% in 2017

Uganda’s tea exports that transited via Mombasa auction centers grew by 11.6%...
Read more |  29 August 2018

reddot Electricity

13 December 2018
abrec-increases-capital-by-cfa182-million-to-improve-operations

ABREC increases capital by CFA182 million to improve operations

ABREC increases capital by CFA182 million to improve operations

Following deliberations last July 25, the African Biofuel and Renewable Energy Company...
Read more |  13 December 2018
26 October 2018

African Development Bank urges power sector to capitalize on women’s capabilities

African Development Bank urges power sector to capitalize on women’s capabilities

The African Development Bank Group, in partnership with the French Development Agency,...
Read more |  26 October 2018
8 October 2018

Ghana and Burkina Faso inaugurate a 225 kV power line

Ghana and Burkina Faso inaugurate a 225 kV power line

Ghana and Burkina Faso inaugurated the 225 KV power line linking them....
Read more |  8 October 2018
4 October 2018

"Mamane le Gondwanais" plans a renewable energy awareness-raising campaign in Niger

"Mamane le Gondwanais" plans a renewable energy awareness-raising campaign in Niger

Mohamed Mouctari Moustapha Tahi, the humorist from Niger better known as Mamane...
Read more |  4 October 2018
27 September 2018

Tanzania seeks $3.6 billion for 9 energy projects

Tanzania seeks $3.6 billion for 9 energy projects

Tanzania will need $3.611 billion to complete the nine power plants and transmission...
Read more |  27 September 2018
26 September 2018

OPIC backs SET Fund for off-grid solar projects in Africa and Asia

OPIC backs SET Fund for off-grid solar projects in Africa and Asia

The Overseas Private Investment Corporation (OPIC) announced that it provided $25 million to...
Read more |  26 September 2018
12 September 2018

Jacobs Engineering SA commissioned to upgrade electrical infrastructures in Benin

Jacobs Engineering SA commissioned to upgrade electrical infrastructures in Benin

Jacobs Engineering S.A, a Moroccan firm specialized in various sectors like mining,...
Read more |  12 September 2018
28 August 2018

Kenya : Kipeto Wind Energy to build a 100MW wind power plant in Nairobi South

Kenya : Kipeto Wind Energy to build a 100MW wind power plant in Nairobi South

During his visit to the United States of America, the Kenyan president...
Read more |  28 August 2018
22 August 2018

Burkina Faso plans large electrification projects to extend its electricity network

Burkina Faso plans large electrification projects to extend its electricity network

Burkina Faso has just issued a call for tender to select companies...
Read more |  22 August 2018

reddot Mining

2 October 2018

DR Congo: Ivanhoe announces third major copper discovery

DR Congo: Ivanhoe announces third major copper discovery

Last Monday, Ivanhoe Mines announced that it discovered a high-grade copper field...
Read more |  2 October 2018
28 September 2018

DRC : Sokimo to "assert its rights" should Randgold transfer Kibali mine to Barrick

DRC : Sokimo to "assert its rights" should Randgold transfer Kibali mine to Barrick

Congo’s public mining company Sokimo warned Randgold Resources that it would "assert...
Read more |  28 September 2018
25 September 2018

Burkina Faso : Teranga Gold increases estimates of Wahgnion gold mine

Burkina Faso : Teranga Gold increases estimates of Wahgnion gold mine

Last Monday, Teranga Gold announced that its estimate of Proven and Probable...
Read more |  25 September 2018
24 September 2018

Barrick Gold merges with Randgold Resources

Barrick Gold merges with Randgold Resources

Today, September 24, 2018, Barrick Gold and Randgold Resources announced they had...
Read more |  24 September 2018
21 September 2018

Niger: GoviEx appoints consultants for Madaouela project's feasibility study

Niger: GoviEx appoints consultants for Madaouela project's feasibility study

This week,  GoviEx Uranium announced that it appointed  SRK Consulting and SGS...
Read more |  21 September 2018
21 September 2018

Burkina Faso : Golden Rim Resources raises funds for Kouri gold mines

Burkina Faso : Golden Rim Resources raises funds for Kouri gold mines

Golden Rim Resources announces that today 21 September 2018, it completed a $3.392...
Read more |  21 September 2018
18 September 2018

Barrick Gold seeks Chinese partners for its operations in Tanzania

Barrick Gold seeks Chinese partners for its operations in Tanzania

Barrick Gold is looking for Chinese partners to help develop its “struggling”...
Read more |  18 September 2018
17 September 2018

Botswana: Cradle Arc renews its copper mines’ licenses

Botswana: Cradle Arc renews its copper mines’ licenses

Last weekend, Cradle Arc announced that its PL33/2005 and PL180/2008 prospecting permits...
Read more |  17 September 2018
14 September 2018

Angola: Tango Mining commissioned to operate Moquita diamond mine

Angola: Tango Mining commissioned to operate Moquita diamond mine

This week, the TSXV-listed company Tango Mining, announced that it concluded an...
Read more |  14 September 2018

reddot Telecom

19 February 2019
2019-a-year-of-digital-transformation-for-maroc-telecom

2019, a year of digital transformation for Maroc Telecom

19 February 2019
burkina-faso-it-to-be-a-key-priority-for-national-development

Burkina Faso: IT to be a key priority for national development

18 February 2019
tanzania-telecom-operators-ordered-to-supply-sim-and-recharge-cards-to-rural-zones-within-30-days-or-risk-being-punished

Tanzania: Telecom operators ordered to supply sim and recharge cards to rural zones within 30 days or risk being punished

18 February 2019
liberia-a-triple-play-operator-to-launch-operations-in-2021

Liberia: A Triple Play operator to launch operations in 2021

15 February 2019
who-is-lacina-kone-the-new-director-general-of-smart-africa

Who is Lacina Koné, the new Director General of Smart Africa ?

15 February 2019
south-africa-to-start-assessing-prospective-civil-servants-internet-and-social-media-usage

South Africa to start assessing prospective civil servants’ internet and social media usage

15 February 2019
ceo-of-mtn-uganda-expelled

CEO of MTN Uganda expelled

14 February 2019
algeria-to-launch-a-public-tender-to-roll-out-3g-in-rural-and-tourist-zones

Algeria to launch a public tender to roll out 3G in rural and tourist zones

14 February 2019
visa-extends-its-fintech-fast-track-program-to-africa

Visa extends its fintech fast-track program to Africa

reddot Comms

5 October 2018

Kenya : Facebook to partner with Africa Check to report fake news

Kenya : Facebook to partner with Africa Check to report fake news

In Kenya, Facebook will soon start reporting fake news published on its...
Read more |  5 October 2018
4 October 2018

“Panafricaines”: 2nd edition to be held in Morocco on October 26-27

“Panafricaines”: 2nd edition to be held in Morocco on October 26-27

On October 26-27, the second edition of Les Panafricaines, the forum of...
Read more |  4 October 2018
3 October 2018

Tunisia: Cinema as a tool for fight against corruption

Tunisia: Cinema as a tool for fight against corruption

From October 29 to November 1, 2018, Tunis, Tunisia’s capital will host...
Read more |  3 October 2018
1 October 2018

Rwanda: Caricaturing officials is now a punishable offense

Rwanda: Caricaturing officials is now a punishable offense

Last September 27, Rwanda’s parliament passed a law punishing the caricaturing of...
Read more |  1 October 2018
26 September 2018

Tunisia: 2 residents out of 3 have no faith in the media (Barr Al Aman)

Tunisia: 2 residents out of 3 have no faith in the media (Barr Al Aman)

In Tunisia, 2 people out of 3 have little or no confidence...
Read more |  26 September 2018
24 September 2018

Côte d’Ivoire: Disney and UniFrance organize the first edition of Festival Afrique Junior

Côte d’Ivoire: Disney and UniFrance organize the first edition of Festival Afrique Junior

On October 2-6, The Walt Disney Company and UniFrance, an institution that promotes...
Read more |  24 September 2018
21 September 2018

Reuters launches an Africa-focused video service

Reuters launches an Africa-focused video service

Reuters just extended its video offers aimed at Africans by launching Africa...
Read more |  21 September 2018
13 September 2018

10 countries are expected to attend Abidjan for the FEJA, the biggest eSport and video game event powered by Paradise Game

10 countries are expected to attend Abidjan for the FEJA, the biggest eSport and video game event powered by Paradise Game

From November 23-25th Abidjan will host the second year the Electronic and...
Read more |  13 September 2018
4 September 2018

Senegal: Start Network launches insurance policy to cover drought-related risks

Senegal: Start Network launches insurance policy to cover drought-related risks

Start Network, a global network of forty national and international humanitarian organizations,...
Read more |  4 September 2018

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south-african-defence-group-denel-to-sell-stakes-in-some-of-its-divisions

South African defence group Denel to sell stakes in some of its divisions

South African defence group Denel plans to sell some of its equities in the framework of a new investment strategy aimed at making it profitable again...
Finance
20 February 2019
libya-guidry-group-about-to-bag-1-5-bln-contract-for-construction-and-operation-of-susah-port

Libya: Guidry Group about to bag $1.5 bln contract for construction and operation of Susah port

Libya: Guidry Group about to bag $1.5 bln contract for construction and operation of Susah port

Texas-based Guidry Group confirms, to Reuters, information according...
Read more |  20 February 2019
Telecom
19 February 2019
2019-a-year-of-digital-transformation-for-maroc-telecom

2019, a year of digital transformation for Maroc Telecom

2019, a year of digital transformation for Maroc Telecom

Maroc Telecom has published its 2018 financial report...
Read more |  19 February 2019
Public Management
19 February 2019
digital-publisher-quartz-taps-african-development-bank-vice-president-dr-jennifer-blanke-as-a-quartz-pro-contributor

Digital publisher Quartz taps African Development Bank Vice President Dr. Jennifer Blanke as a “Quartz Pro” Contributor

Digital publisher Quartz taps African Development Bank Vice President Dr. Jennifer Blanke as a “Quartz Pro” Contributor

Quartz, the digital journalism platform focusing on the global economy, has selected...
Read more |  19 February 2019
Finance
19 February 2019
tunisia-banque-de-l-habitat-to-issue-12-million-of-subordinated-bond

Tunisia: Banque de l’Habitat to issue $12 million of subordinated bond

Tunisia: Banque de l’Habitat to issue $12 million of subordinated bond

Tunisian bank Banque de l’Habitat, announced in a statement published February 14,...
Read more |  19 February 2019
Telecom
19 February 2019
burkina-faso-it-to-be-a-key-priority-for-national-development

Burkina Faso: IT to be a key priority for national development

Burkina Faso: IT to be a key priority for national development

In Burkina Faso, the IT sector is a key priority for national...
Read more |  19 February 2019
Public Management
19 February 2019
egypt-issues-5-billion-eurobond

Egypt issues $5 billion Eurobond

Egypt issues $5 billion Eurobond

Egypt just issued dollar-denominated Eurobonds, finance minister Mohamed Maait (photo) announced indicating...
Read more |  19 February 2019
Public Management
19 February 2019
egypt-uber-now-subjected-to-a-14-vat-tax

  Egypt : Uber now subjected to a 14% VAT Tax

  Egypt : Uber now subjected to a 14% VAT Tax

American transportation service provider Uber would now have to pay value-added tax...
Read more |  19 February 2019
Public Management
18 February 2019
tunisia-s-economy-grew-by-2-5-in-2018

Tunisia’s economy grew by 2.5% in 2018

Tunisia’s economy grew by 2.5% in 2018

Tunisia’s economy grew by 2.5% in 2018, against 1.9% in 2017, according...
Read more |  18 February 2019
Telecom
18 February 2019
tanzania-telecom-operators-ordered-to-supply-sim-and-recharge-cards-to-rural-zones-within-30-days-or-risk-being-punished

Tanzania: Telecom operators ordered to supply sim and recharge cards to rural zones within 30 days or risk being punished

Tanzania: Telecom operators ordered to supply sim and recharge cards to rural zones within 30 days or risk being punished

In Tanzania, Vodacom, Airtel, Tigo, and TTCL have been ordered to supply...
Read more |  18 February 2019
Finance
18 February 2019
nigeria-heineken-s-subsidiary-publishes-poor-2018-results

Nigeria: Heineken’s subsidiary publishes poor 2018 results

Nigeria: Heineken’s subsidiary publishes poor 2018 results

Nigerian Breweries, 56% owned by international brewery group Heineken, is to be...
Read more |  18 February 2019
Telecom
18 February 2019
liberia-a-triple-play-operator-to-launch-operations-in-2021

Liberia: A Triple Play operator to launch operations in 2021

Liberia: A Triple Play operator to launch operations in 2021

A new Internet access provider has just entered the Liberian telecom market....
Read more |  18 February 2019
Finance
18 February 2019
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Crédit Agricole Egypt’s net profit rose by 12.4% to $125 million in 2018

Crédit Agricole Egypt’s net profit rose by 12.4% to $125 million in 2018

Egyptian subsidiary of French bank Crédit Agricole announced, in a release published...
Read more |  18 February 2019
Public Management
18 February 2019
mali-a-17-19-billion-bet-on-infrastructures-projects-for-2020-2030

Mali: A $17.19 billion bet on infrastructures projects for 2020-2030

Mali: A $17.19 billion bet on infrastructures projects for 2020-2030

Mali wants to invest a little more than XOF10,000 billion ($17.19 billion)...
Read more |  18 February 2019
Public Management
18 February 2019
uganda-to-grow-by-6-3-in-2018-2019-imf

Uganda to grow by 6.3% in 2018/2019 (IMF)

Uganda to grow by 6.3% in 2018/2019 (IMF)

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) estimates, in a report published on February...
Read more |  18 February 2019
Telecom
15 February 2019
who-is-lacina-kone-the-new-director-general-of-smart-africa

Who is Lacina Koné, the new Director General of Smart Africa ?

Who is Lacina Koné, the new Director General of Smart Africa ?

On Monday, February 11, 2019, on the sidelines of the 32nd Ordinary...
Read more |  15 February 2019
Public Management
15 February 2019
africa-to-offer-14-of-overall-business-opportunities-in-the-health-sector-by-2030

Africa to offer 14% of overall business opportunities in the health sector by 2030

Africa to offer 14% of overall business opportunities in the health sector by 2030

Africa could be the second continent with more business opportunities in the...
Read more |  15 February 2019
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