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Personality of the Week: Corruption cannot be stamped out by one institution – it requires a national and global effort – Hon. Calle Schlettwein, Minister of Finance, Namibia

Corruption cannot be stamped out by one institution – it requires a national and global effort – HON. CALLE SCHLETTWEIN, MINISTER OF FINANCE, NAMIBIA Corruption always has a negative impact.

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Nigeria’s Economy Grows At A Two-year High

Nigeria’s economy grew in 2018 at its fastest pace since a recession two years earlier, data showed, just days before a presidential election in which boosting growth has been a.

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THE 4TH AFRICAN EDUCATION SUMMIT (AES) – WASHINGTON DC 2019

Location: Washington DC, USA. Date: 2nd – 3rd, May 2019. Theme: Engaging Partnerships and Collaborations for Development in Higher Education Rationale/Overview According to the Sharing Higher Education’s Promise beyond the.

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Growing Trade in Africa

Developing countries need trade to assist them boost development and reduce poverty. This can be achieved through enhanced investment opportunities and the widening of the private sector base. Trade creates.

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The UK’s aspiration to be the largest G7 Investor in African Economies – Honorable Harriett Baldwin

The British Prime Minister, Theresa May, recently made a three-country stop of Africa in her first visit to the continent.  The visit was designed to, among other things, boost Africa-UK.

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AIIB invests $510 mln in sustainable infrastructure for Egypt

The Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank’s (AIIB) Board of Directors has approved $510 million funds for two infrastructure projects in Egypt. Co-financed with the Government of Egypt and other lenders, the.

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Women economic empowerment key for Africa’s development – Alejandro Alvarez de la Campa

When women are economically empowered, they bring more benefits to society than the case with men, said World Bank’s practice manager for competitiveness, and innovation global practice on Saturday. Providing.

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Kenya launches ambitious plan to provide electricity to all citizens by 2022

The Kenyan government has launched the Kenya National Electrification Strategy (KNES). Developed in partnership with the World Bank, KNES provides a roadmap to achieving universal access to electricity for all.

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Nigeria government, investors set to benefit from Africa Trade Insurance Agency’s investment

The Government of Nigeria and private sector investors are set to receive support that will help boost key industries such as the banking sector as well as providing access to.

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Africa50 acquires 15 per cent of equity in Nachtigal Hydropower Plant

Africa50, the pan-African infrastructure investment platform, has acquired 15 per cent of the equity stake in the Nachtigal Hydro Power Company (NHPC) which runs the Nachtigal hydropower project in Cameroon..

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