A recap on Business Africa’s top stories
As we celebrate the 100th episode of Business Africa we are taking some time out to review the major stories broadcast on the program.… READ MORE … source
African Union launches ambitious offer for ‘world’s largest free trade area’ [Business Africa]
AU launches continental free trade zone … READ MORE … source
Africa convergence conference on strategic execution
This Friday in Dakar, the Africa Convergence Conference will come to an end. The conference which is the third edition, opened in Dakar, Senegal on thursday … source
Global Business Forum on Africa 2017 calls for an investment boost in Trade, Finance, Logistics…
The 4th Global Business Forum on Africa, organised by the Dubai Chamber of Commerce and Industry, has called for increase in investment flows between the … source
African leaders urged to embrace industrialisation at Dubai business forum
A new generation of leaders is playing a key role in driving change and economic growth in Africa , Vice President of Ghana, Mahamudu Bawumia stated during … source
Sierra Leone’s ‘Peace Diamond’ to be auctioned in New York
Sierra Leone hopes to raise millions of dollars for development projects by auctioning a huge uncut diamond, believed to be one of the world’s largest, in New … source
Africa mining sector on the move amid price comeback
Investors and mining firms gathered on Monday at Africa’s biggest industry conference amid a newfound optimism that the uptick in commodity prices could … source
Designer pushes Nigerians to revive and promote local leather industry [no comment]
Nigeria’s leather industry has the potential to generate over 600 million dollars annually but after a collapse of the manufacturing sector in the 90s, entrepreneurs … source
France-based Congolese returns to pursue fashion [The Morning Call]
A number of Africans in the diaspora seem to be reversing the trend of deciding to stay abroad and return home. Most of them are taking the plunge knowing it’s…
Morocco retains the top spot for investment in Africa [Business Africa]
Morocco’s economy continues to see an accelerated growth. In this year’s Ernst & Young Africa attractiveness Index, the country retained the top spot for … source