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AfDB approves $50 million partnership with Natixis to expand trade in Africa

The Board of Directors of the African Development Bank Group has approved a $ 50 million Risk Participation Agreement (RPA) for Natixis. This risk-sharing program (50/50), able to cover a.

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First African-made Smartphone Debut

African high-tech player Mara on Friday announced the production of their newest product the Maraphone – the first made-in-Africa, full-scale smartphone, soon to be manufactured in plants across Africa. Founder.

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Four characteristics agile leaders share

Agility is crucial for any enterprise seeking to gain a competitive advantage in the 4th industrial revolution – but what can leaders do to develop their agility and that of their people? .

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African Leaders’ Role in Financing Continental Development

By Abednego Waliki Aside from the roles that citizens play in attaining and maintaining a remarkable developmental stride, one other aspect that will bring to the actualization of a sustainable.

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Intelsat and Q-KON enable large scale broadband access in Africa

Intelsat S.A., operator of the world’s first Globalized Network and leader in integrated satellite communications, and Q-KON have announced that Q-KON will introduce new, multiple high-speed broadband services powered by.

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Kenya, Botswana among high ranking financial markets in ABSA index

Botswana, Kenya and Nigeria have moved up the Absa Africa Financial Markets Index, produced by the Official Monetary and Financial Institutions Forum, and South Africa remains in top position, supported.

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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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Sudan sets daily exchange rate at 47.5 pounds per dollar in sharp devaluation

Sudan sharply devalued its currency on Sunday after a body of banks and money changers was tasked with setting the country’s exchange rate under a new system established by the.

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Nigerian Defence Academy Confers Honors on African Development President Akinwumi Adesina

The Nigerian Defence Academy, the country’s leading military and academic institution, has conferred honorary doctorate degrees in Management Science on three prominent individuals, including African Development Bank (AfDB.org) President Akinwumi.

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Tunisian President hosts Ahed al-Tamimi

After being honored by the Spanish soccer club Real Madrid, 17-year-old Palestinian icon Ahed al-Tamimi, was hosted, on Tuesday, by Tunisian President, Beji Caid Essebsi at the presidential palace in.

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