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Egyptian Business Tycoo And Politician Naguib Sawiris To Invest $1bn In Egypt Next Year

Egyptian business tycoon and head of Orascom Development Holding, Naguib Sawiris has disclosed plans to invest $1 billion in key economic sectors in Q1 of 2014. Sawiris who was speaking.

THE AFRICA – MIDDLE EAST ENERGY OUTLOOK FORUM & AWARDS 2014

THEME: Harnessing Global Energy Resources in challenging Times DATE: 22 January 2014 Venue: Sheraton Hotel, Abu Dhabi UAE Time: 6.00PM PIX OF SHERATON, ABU DHABI As the world grapples with.

An underwater hotel opens in Africa

Joining a list of other experimental under-the-sea hotel rooms in Florida, Sweden and the Maldives, the underwater room at Manta Resort on remote Pemba Island in Tanzania’s Zanzibar Archipelago immerses guests 4m below the.

WATCH VIDEO: Nelson Mandela’s historic speech after his release from prison

Nelson Mandela‘s address to a rally in  Cape Town on his release from prison Watch the video below

40 facts you need to know about Nelson Mandela

1. He was born in July 18 1918 into the Xhosa-speaking Thembu people in a small village in the Eastern Cape of South Africa 2. He was named Rolihlahla Dalibhunga by.

Nelson Mandela, Anti-apartheid Icon And Father Of Modern South Africa, Dies At 95

South Africa’s president Jacob Zuma has announced the passing of anti-apartheid activist and globally renowned statesman Nelson Mandela, following months of illness. Mandela, who was 95, was a globally respected icon, who spent.

Africa’s Best Under 30 Young Entrepreneurs

Young entrepreneurs are changing the face of Africa. I set out to produce a list of the 30 Africans under 30 years old who are making the most dramatic impact.

Ecobank, Proparco Sign $50m Deal To Improve Banking Network

Ecobank Transnational Incorporated (ETI), the holding company of Ecobank Group, has signed a $50 million loan agreement with French development institution Proparco for 10 years, to support the growth of.

Nigeria, Saudi Arabia Lead November Oil Shortfall

OPEC’s oil production for November hit a 2-year low to average 30.007 million bpd, following output dips in major exporting countries including Nigeria, Libya and Saudi Arabia. A survey by.