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GSMA rural connectivity fund targets Ghana, Uganda

The GSMA has launched a new Innovation Fund for Rural Connectivity, aimed at expanding digital inclusion through innovative new technology solutions for connecting unserved rural communities. The Fund is backed.

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Blackstone unveils new energy company focusing on North Africa

Private Equity Funds managed by Blackstone has announced a partnership with an experienced management team, led by Sameh Shenouda, the former Head of Infrastructure Equity Investments at CDC Group, the.

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Turkish textile-garment firms to invest in Ghana

Following a series of sideline meetings of the Turkey-Africa Economic and Business Forum between a Ghanaian delegation and Turkish investors, some textile-garment manufacturing giants from the latter will expand their.

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[Kenya] Nestle factory water conservation initiatives deliver payoffs

Food and beverage company Nestle has recorded a 50 per cent reduction in the consumption of water per ton of product for the last three years at its Nairobi factory,.

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Tunisia: 76 mln euro from African Development Bank

The board of the African Development Bank (AfDB) has approved a loan worth 75 million euros and a donation of one million euros for Tunisia to fund the first phase.

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Africa Forum to advance trade and investment in the continent

The Ministry of Investment and International Cooperation of Egypt and COMESA Regional Investment Agency have confirmed dates for the Africa 2018, a high-level forum offering participants an unparalleled platform for.

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Kenya’s GDP projected to rise by 5.7% in 2018 – World Bank

Kenya’s real gross domestic product (GDP) growth is projected to rise to 5.7% in 2018—up from 4.9% in 2017—and continue to increase steadily to 5.8% in 2019, and 6.0% in.

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South Africa gets $35 Bn in investment pledges towards $100 Bn goal

South Africa has investment commitments of $35 billion as part of plans by President Cyril Ramaphosa to attract $100 billion over the next five years to revive the country’s flagging.

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Great expectations from Ethiopia’s Wheat Initiative

Ethiopia’s wheat production has consistently lagged other African nations. The Wheat Initiative raises hopes, but what happens when results don’t meet expectations? Small-holder farmers in sub-Saharan Africa often experience lower.

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Liberia community forests hijacked by global logging companies, report

A new investigation from Global Witness has revealed how progressive community forestry in Liberia is being undermined by the logging industry – using a number of shady tricks. Liberian law.

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