5.5 percent growth for Uganda’s economy by June 2018
Uganda’s GDP will grow 5.5 percent in the year ending June 2018. The economy will be boosted by higher oil sector investments and lower borrowing costs. A budget paper seen by Reu ...
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Dutch bank Rabobank says in a report that Africa is ready to take its place on the world stage, as the poultry industry is evolving, from a national and regional basis to a more g ...
Read More »Nigeria’s economy shrinks by 1.5%
Figures just out show Nigeria’s economy shrank by 1.5% in 2016. Nigeria is grappling with its worst economic crisis in a generation. Last spring Africa’s largest economy officiall ...
Read More »Frederick Chiluba’s wife dies – Zambia
Widow of Zambia’s second president Frederick Chiluba, Regina Chifunda Chiluba, has died. Family sources have confirmed that Mrs Chiluba died at the University Teaching Hospital (U ...
Read More »Algeria’s president ‘doing well’ after illness
Algerian President Abdelaziz Bouteflika is "doing well" despite a health scare last week which forced him to postpone a meeting with the German Chancellor, the general secretary o ...
Read More »Cross-border e-commerce considered a growth rocket for Sub Saharan Africa retailers
DHL Express has published research highlighting the significant growth opportunity for retailers and manufacturers with an international online product offering. The report – The ...
Read More »Oscars 2017: The full winners list
All the winners from the 89th Academy Awards Best supporting actor WINNER: Mahershala Ali (Moonlight) Jeff Bridges (Hell or High Water) Lucas Hedges (Manchester by the Sea) Dev Pa ...
Read More »6 tips on how to become a successful entrepreneur in Africa
In Africa, there are a lot of opportunities for entrepreneurs to create and make money from business ideas. In the search of great opportunities, African entrepreneurs can easily ...
Read More »Africa for Africa International Women’s Conference
The Africa for Africa Women’s Organization will host an Africa for Africa International Women’s Day Conference (AAWC2017) on 07-09 March 2017 at Feather Market Centre, Port Elizab ...
Read More »Thabo Mbeki inaugurated as new UNISA Chancellor
Former president Thabo Mbeki has been inaugurated Monday as the chancellor or the University of South Africa (UNISA). Mbeki was found to be a suitable candidate for the position a ...
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