Africa
South Africa launches bank notes, gold coins to honour Nelson Mandela
In commemoration of the 100th anniversary of the birth of Nelson Mandela, which comes up on July 18, South Africa…
Egypt’s EFG Hermes named top frontier markets brokerage firm
Egyptian investment bank, EFG Hermes has been named top frontier markets brokerage firm in the Extel Survey 2018. The investment…
AfDB to invest $120m to boost cassava, rice, maize, sorghum, millet, wheat production in Africa
The African Development Bank (AfDB) says it would invest $120 million in the next three years to boost cassava production and transform…
World Bank approves $125m for Morocco’s solar tech financing
The World Bank announced Tuesday a US$125 million in additional support for Morocco’s adoption of innovative solar technology, as part…
Nigeria, Morocco sign agreement on regional gas pipeline to reduce flaring
Nigeria and the Kingdom of Morocco Monday signed a regional gas pipeline agreement, which would see to the former providing…
MTN, Vodacom express interest in Ethiopia’s liberalized economy
South Africa’s MTN Group and Vodacom Group have expressed interest in the Ethiopian market, following the announcement by the East…
