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Africa’s Low Income Earners Recieve Respite From The Mastercard Foundation, Others

In order to promote low-income earners’ access to affordable, secure, and convenient financial services, The MasterCard Foundation has recently announced a five-year, $US9.6 million partnership with FinMark Trust and Cenfri.

Equatorial Guinea’s National Gas Company Opens Negotiations For LPG Purchase

The Ministry of Mines, Industry and Energy of Equatorial Guinea has recently announced that its National gas company (SONAGAS), will begin marketing the State’s share of liquefied petroleum gas (LPG).

Congo DR Expands Horizon With Invest-In-Congo Brazzaville Forum

In a bid to expand trade and investment in the Democratic Republic of Congo, the nation has recently held its first Invest-in-Congo Brazzaville (ICB) Forum 2015 in order to attract.

Small Businesses Key To Africa’s Growth Story – Ivan Epstein

Ivan Epstein In order to recognise and celebrate the contributions of small business owners, Sage- the market leader for integrated accounting, payroll and payment systems- in its recent survey reveals.

Kenya: President Kenyatta Reshuffles Cabinet

President Uhuru Kenyatta on Tuesday reshuffled his cabinet announcing that the changes were necessary for effective service delivery. He expanded the number of Cabinet Secretaries from 19 to 20. The.

10 Things You Didn’t Know About Nigeria’s New Finance Minister Kemi Adeosun

President Buhari  named former investment banker, Kemi Adeosun, 48, to the key position of finance minister at a time the Nigerian economy has been hammered by falling oil prices and.

Leadership crisis in Africa

There is a significant correlation between leadership and economic development of countries. This correlation cannot be undermined. The world has seen how visionary leaderships from different countries have been able.

Real Estate Development Could Drive Future Chinese Investment In Africa

Natural resources from Africa helped fuel China’s economic boom, but in the first half of 2015, it’s looking more like a bust. Chinese investment in Africa through June this year.

Africa’s Richest Man Resigns From Dangote Flour As Tiger Brands Cuts Funding

Africa’s richest man Aliko Dangote and three other directors resigned from the board of Dangote Flour Mills on Monday as majority owner Tiger Brands cut funding support to its struggling.