Africa
Kigali to host Africa’s biggest coffee, tea expo as buyers eye new deals
Frank NtarindwaMore than 150 exhibitors, over 1,000 delegates, 100 international buyers and representatives from at least 25 countries are expected...
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Another African country has banned the export of one of its most precious resources
CHINEDU OKAFOR Guinea, much like Zimbabwe, has moved to ban the export of one of its more valuable products, gold. Guinea...
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African Development Bank Group approves US$180 million to upgrade Uganda’s Arua Airport to boost regional trade and tourism
Uganda is set to transform regional air transport and unlock new economic opportunities following the approval of €155.99 million (US$179...
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Africa’s logistics woes rooted in poor planning – Standard Bank
Liesl Peyper Transport costs are often three times higher than the global average, and most bulk minerals are still transported...
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Is South Africa finally tasting its own medicine as Ireland deports dozens of its citizens?
As the anti-immigrant mobilisation gathers momentum in South Africa ahead of the 30 June deadline for undocumented immigrants to leave...
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Rwanda, South Africa agree to renew, expand ties
Jesca MutambaRwanda and South Africa have agreed to deepen cooperation and rebuild relations, with the governments set to revive a...
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Nearly 1 billion Africans remain offline despite mobile economy’s $290 billion growth forecast
AYODEJI ADEGBOYEGA Mobile technologies are projected to contribute $290 billion to Africa’s economy by 2030, but the continent’s biggest digital...
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Egypt clears $6 billion in energy debt and opens door to a new gas boom
By Simon Watkins Egypt has cleared nearly $6.1 billion in arrears owed to international oil companies, paving the way for a...
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Equity Bank Uganda names Henry Rugamba board chairperson
By Jackie Namatovu Equity Bank Uganda has appointed veteran communications and corporate affairs strategist Henry Rugamba as the new Chairperson...
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The $1 billion gamble that transformed Ahmed Abou Hashima into an Egyptian business heavyweight
AYODEJI ADEGBOYEGA Ahmed Abou Hashima was just 35 when he made a more than $1 billion bet on Egypt’s steel...
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