Africa-China: Coronavirus hurts business [Business Africa]
African economies are also affected by the coronavirus, with China as their largest trading partner.* Until a few weeks ago, China was fifth in world GDP. In 2019 … source
From CFA Franc to Eco: the end of an era? [Business Africa]
Ivorian President Alassane Ouattara announced an overhaul of the CFA franc, a currency used by eight states in West and Central Africa, most of them former … source
AU seeks to double intra-Africa trade by 2021
Free Trade in Africa* The African Union is working to actualize the Continental Free Trade Area in Africa. The AU announced its plan to double the current … source
Madagascar issues new bank notes
Madagascar issues new notes in denominations of of 20, 10, 5 and 2 000 Ariary effective this July . A true national challenge for the Governor of the Central ……
Congo-Cameroon fiber optic project, a medium for regional interconnectivity [Business Africa]
Fiber optic between Congo and Cameroon Interconnectivity between Central African countries including Cameroon and Congo Republic is about get better as … source
Yellow Relay, growing French Africa relations [Business Africa]
Africa has always been known to be behind on so many innovations that begin in developed countries of the world. But when these innovations get to the shores … source
Mozambique: Africa’s longest suspension bridge to attract more investments [Business Africa]
Global airlines expects $80b profits At the general meeting of the International Air Transport Association (IATA), the heads of global airlines met in Cancun, … source
Africa prevails in the OPEC in member numbers [Business Africa]
Today Africa prevails in the OPEC, at least in member numbers.* The Republic of Congo is the latest to join OPEC after Equatorial Guinea last year and Gabon … source
Ethiopia’s industrial zone thrives despite economic downturn [Business Africa]
Bole Lemi , Ethiopia’s thriving industrial sector* Ethiopia’s Bole Lemi Industrial Zone is a project that covers 156 hectares. It is designed to help companies such … source
Ghana’s unprecedented bamboo bikes [Business Africa]
Ghana’s Eco-Friendly Bamboo Bikes Ghana’s Bamboo made bicycle is fast gaining world recognition while increasing youth employment. Boomers International … source