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Ethiopia Agrees on First Deal for Privately Produced Electricity

Ethiopia’s government signed a deal to buy electricity from a geothermal-power plant being developed by companies including Reykjavik Geothermal Ltd. of Iceland, a partner in the project said. The state.

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IFC and Zambia sign deal to develop two solar power projects

The International Finance Corporation (IFC) has signed an agreement with the Zambian government for the development of two solar independence power projects, a statement seen by Xinhua said. The IFC,.

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Realizing the potential for high returns from agriculture

Over the last decade, African economies have grown faster than any others in the world. But most of this growth has occurred outside of agriculture, even though agriculture employs one.

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How financial education is helping Rwandans

Rwanda’s level of financial inclusion is fast increasing, propelled forward by ambitious targets and innovative policy and regulatory approaches. The 2008 and2012 FinScope surveys showed that financial inclusion had doubled.

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Action After Addis: 10 Ways to Finance Africa’s Energy Opportunity

By Caroline Kende-Robb Executive Director of the Africa Progress Panel Can we stave off catastrophic climate change while building the energy systems needed to power growth, create jobs and lift.

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Adebayo Ogunlesi, The Nigerian Man Who Bought London’s second largest international airport

Up until February 2010, very few people had heard about Adebayo Ogunlesi. The Nigerian-born investment banker and money manager made international headlines when he led the acquisition of London’s Gatwick.

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Transport May Be The Ultimate Luxury In Africa

AFRICA has been touted as the next big thing for luxury retail – the global luxury industry is estimated to have been worth $279.5 billon last year, with just $4 billion of.

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Africa: How Corruption Drives Illicit Financial Flows

Without significant anti-corruption measures on national, continental and international levels, African states will continually expose themselves to the risks of corruption and illicit financial flows. Effectively tackling corruption will certainly.

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Made In Africa: Three Cars Designed And Manufactured In Africa

According to the World Bank, Sub-Saharan Africa is projected to remain one of the fastest growing regions in the world. While Africa’s economy is soaring past most regions with an.

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Nigerian Billionaire, Emeka Offor Gives $10 Million to Fight River Blindness in Nigeria

Former U.S. President Jimmy Carter and businessman Sir Emeka Offor signed an agreement today for a partnership to eliminate river blindness (onchocerciasis) from seven states in Nigeria where The Carter.

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