EnergyFeaturedSouth Africa adds three new Renewable Energy Development ZonesPritam BordoloiMarch 18, 2021 by Pritam BordoloiMarch 18, 2021 The three new areas are Emalahleni, Klerksdorp and Beaufort West... Read more
FeaturedTelecomMTN planning to spinning out its fibre and financial services unitsPritam BordoloiMarch 16, 2021 by Pritam BordoloiMarch 16, 2021 According to media reports, MTN wants to do so to unlock value... Read more
EnergyFeaturedAfDB approves $27.2 mn loan for solar project in EgyptPritam BordoloiMarch 11, 2021 by Pritam BordoloiMarch 11, 2021 The project will be developed by ACWA Power and is expected to cost around $156.4 mn... Read more
EconomyFeaturedSouth Africa’s economy contracts for the first time in 11 yearsInternational Finance Business DeskMarch 10, 2021 by International Finance Business DeskMarch 10, 2021 South Africa’s GDP shrank 7%, compared with a 0.2% expansion in 2019... Read more
BankingFeaturedSterling Bank adds new lending feature to its digital banking platformInternational Finance Business DeskMarch 8, 2021 by International Finance Business DeskMarch 8, 2021 Ajo Scheme is the digital construct of Ajo, Esusu and Adashe... Read more
EconomyFeaturedKenya-US to resume talks on a bilateral trade agreementInternational Finance Business DeskMarch 3, 2021 by International Finance Business DeskMarch 3, 2021 Talks between the two nations were on hold due to the US Presidential election... Read more
FeaturedPorts and ShippingDP World begin operations at the Port of LuandaInternational Finance Business DeskMarch 2, 2021 by International Finance Business DeskMarch 2, 2021 In January, DP World signed a 20-year concession agreement to develop the port... Read more
FeaturedFintechEgyptian fintech Thndr allows users to trade in mutual fundsPritam BordoloiMarch 1, 2021March 1, 2021 by Pritam BordoloiMarch 1, 2021March 1, 2021 The startup has partnered with Azimut Egypt, the local investment art of Azimut Group... Read more
Business LeadersFeaturedIFC appoints World Bank’s former vice presidentInternational Finance Business DeskFebruary 22, 2021 by International Finance Business DeskFebruary 22, 2021 Makhtar Diop will be the first African to lead the International Finance Corporation... Read more
BankingFeaturedTanzanian banking sectors shows resiliencePritam BordoloiFebruary 19, 2021February 19, 2021 by Pritam BordoloiFebruary 19, 2021February 19, 2021 The country has about 50 banks with approximately 840 branches including 23,500 agents... Read more