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Kenya has been ranked as Africa’s leading tourist destination in 2020 by the World Travel Awards (WTA)

This Victory was declared yesterday virtually from England during the 27th WTA finals in a function that coincided with the Africa Winners Day.

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Professor Kishore Predicts Rise of Africa to Afreximbank’s Babacar

The Babacar Ndiaye lecture series was launched by Afreximbank four years ago, to honour the founding role of the late Dr Babacar Ndiaye in the establishment of Afreximback. As president.

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AfDB President, Akinwumi Adesina, promises to transform the development landscape of Africa

…Assumes office for a second term of five years  The President of the African Development Bank, Akinwumi Adesina has been officially sworn in for a second term of five years.

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African Energy Chamber and Mozambican Oil & Gas Chamber Agree to Work on Local Content Development

The African Energy Chamber and the Mozambican Oil & Gas Chamber (CPGM) have signed a cooperation agreement to support the development of local content in Mozambique and the attraction of.

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Affirmative Finance Action for Women in Africa, ImpactHER and UN Women Policy Brief exposes disadvantages to women entrepreneurs in post-COVID-19 era, offers solutions

Women-led businesses are more vulnerable to closure than those led by men in the era of the novel Coronavirus, due to women’s limited access to finance, shifts in consumer behaviour,.

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IFC, Offers $185m Loan to Expand SBSA SMEs COVID-19 Lending Program

Businesses in South Africa are struggling following the disruption of regional and global activities across the tourism, manufacturing, agriculture, and other sectors due to the economic and social impact of.

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Moroccan Ambassador to South Africa is building the bridge between North and South

By Kerry Dimmer With the Ambassadorial appointment to South Africa of the Kingdom of Morocco’s Youssef Amrani, the two nations are working together to promote economic growth from both ends.

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How Enterprise Singapore Identified New Growth Opportunities in Africa’s Digital Economy and Manufacturing

Africa is a developing continent that has significant potential. Reports indicate that the spending trend is increasing and it may reach $2 trillion USD over the next two years. Additionally,.

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Mastercard, Equity Group Foundations partner to support education access during the lockdown

Through the Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program, Equity Group Foundation and the Mastercard Foundation have partnered to support over 14,600 students in the Wings to Fly and Elimu scholarship programs to.

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Eliminating Extreme Poverty in Africa: The Role of Policies and Global Governance

A serious commitment to eliminating extreme poverty in Sub-Saharan Africa requires a three-pronged approach: Structural transformation: requires stable macroeconomic policies, infrastructure investments and inclusive growth prioritizing productive employment. Cautious regional.

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