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Why are African data centres not getting Uptime Institute Certification Tier III data centre is like detailed aircraft certification. You have to invest and not cut corners in your processes, …
Technology, now major GDP booster – Rack Centre CEO Read More
The African Export-Import Bank’s (Afreximbank) in today Lagos met with leading Nigerian investors to push for strong participation in the Bank’s $300million equity offering, for which it is using depositary …
Afreximbank targets $300m equity from Nigerian investors Read More
The European Union (EU) has begun collaboration with Nigerian authorities to improve the quality of some exports from the country, which had been banned in Europe due to the products’ …
Nigeria: EU, Nigeria Collaborate to Upgrade Banned Exports Read More
Had Grace Mugabe not been granted immunity, would her equally irascible husband, President Robert Mugabe, have thrown his toys out the cot, evicted South Africa’s diplomats and business people, cut …
Solidarity over Justice: The ties that bind South Africa and Zimbabwe Read More
The key objectives of the USAID Southern Africa Trade and Investment Hub are to increase international competitiveness, intra-regional trade and food security in Southern Africa. Despite major gains in trade …
Botswana home to new USAID Southern Africa Trade and Investment Hub Read More
A Nigerian startup is developing a new agricultural commodities exchange in Africa’s most populous country to take advantage of the government’s efforts to boost farming output to reduce reliance on …
Nigerian Investor Sets Up $135 Million Commodities Exchange Read More
Fresh facts emerging, however, suggest a slightly improving scenario. Data for 2003/14 shows that intra-African finance is a significant source of foreign investment in low-and-middle-income countries such as Burundi (79%), …
Kenya and Ghana: Models of intra-Africa trade Read More
The three industrial parks, Hawassa, Mekelle and Kombolcha, were built as part of its efforts to become Africa’s manufacturing hub. Located in southern and northern Ethiopia, they have begun to …
Ethiopia’s Chinese-built industrial parks appeal to global textile producers Read More
Dar es Salaam, Tanzania – Bill Gates announced a $15 million investment to help digitise Tanzania’s health information systems and improve health data in the country. Gates congratulated members of …
Inside Billionaire Bill Gates’ trip to Tanzania Read More
Since the year 2000, the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA) has given eligible African countries duty and quota free access to the United States’ markets. This has created an …
How African countries can maximise the benefits AGOA provides Read More