Economic information from Africa
cote-d-ivoire-was-the-leading-country-in-the-bond-market-in-ssa-within-h1-2018

Côte d'Ivoire was the leading country in the bond market in SSA, within H1 2018

In Sub-Saharan Africa, Côte d'Ivoire was the most active country on the bond market during the first half of 2018. Overall, bond issuances from WAEMU’s...
Public Management
16 July 2018
angola-to-secure-a-500m-afreximbank-loan-for-development-projects

Angola to secure a $500M Afreximbank loan for development projects

Angola to secure a $500M Afreximbank loan for development projects

African Import-Export Bank (Afreximbank) will approve $500 million in...
Read more |  16 July 2018
Agriculture
16 July 2018
idb-approves-cfa170bn-to-support-rice-sector-in-10-african-countries

IDB approves CFA170bn to support rice sector in 10 African countries

IDB approves CFA170bn to support rice sector in 10 African countries

Islamic Development Bank (IBD) committed CFA170 billion to...
Read more |  16 July 2018
Public Management
16 July 2018
angola-to-secure-a-500m-afreximbank-loan-for-development-projects

Angola to secure a $500M Afreximbank loan for development projects

Angola to secure a $500M Afreximbank loan for development projects

African Import-Export Bank (Afreximbank) will approve $500 million in financing to Angola, Samuel...
Read more |  16 July 2018
Agriculture
16 July 2018
idb-approves-cfa170bn-to-support-rice-sector-in-10-african-countries

IDB approves CFA170bn to support rice sector in 10 African countries

IDB approves CFA170bn to support rice sector in 10 African countries

Islamic Development Bank (IBD) committed CFA170 billion to support rice sector in...
Read more |  16 July 2018
Agriculture
16 July 2018
benin-plans-to-bring-cotton-output-to-700-000-tons-from-597-986-tons-for-the-2018-19-season

Benin plans to bring cotton output to 700,000 tons from 597,986 tons for the 2018-19 season

Benin plans to bring cotton output to 700,000 tons from 597,986 tons for the 2018-19 season

During the 2018-19 season, Benin’s government plans to boost cotton output to...
Read more |  16 July 2018
Public Management
13 July 2018
saudi-arabia-commits-to-invest-10bn-in-south-africa

Saudi Arabia commits to invest $10bn in South Africa

Saudi Arabia commits to invest $10bn in South Africa

Saudi Arabia announces it would invest $10 billion in South Africa. According to...
Read more |  13 July 2018
Electricity
13 July 2018
egypt-awards-siemens-a-287m-contract-to-operate-three-power-plants-14-gw

Egypt awards Siemens a €287M contract to operate three power plants (14 GW)

Egypt awards Siemens a €287M contract to operate three power plants (14 GW)

The Egyptian government awards German Siemens an operation and maintenance contract for...
Read more |  13 July 2018
Law
13 July 2018
senegal-civil-society-raises-awareness-against-fraud-and-corruption

Senegal: Civil society raises awareness against fraud and corruption

Senegal: Civil society raises awareness against fraud and corruption

Senegal’s civil society partnered with the national anti-graft committee (OFNAC) to organize...
Read more |  13 July 2018
Agriculture
13 July 2018
kenya-government-licenses-mahyco-to-import-gmo-cotton-seeds

Kenya: Government licenses Mahyco to import GMO cotton seeds

Kenya: Government licenses Mahyco to import GMO cotton seeds

The Kenyan government gave the green light to India-based Maharashtra Hybrid Seeds...
Read more |  13 July 2018
Finance
13 July 2018
afdb-gives-african-guarantee-fund-10m-to-underpin-smes

AfDB gives African Guarantee Fund $10M to underpin SMEs

AfDB gives African Guarantee Fund $10M to underpin SMEs

The African Development Bank (AfDB) approved July 11 an additional $10 million in...
Read more |  13 July 2018
Public Management
12 July 2018
tanzania-tdb-to-grant-660m-to-boost-economy

Tanzania: TDB to grant $660M to boost economy

Tanzania: TDB to grant $660M to boost economy

Trade and Development Bank (TDB) will approve $660 million in financing to Tanzania...
Read more |  12 July 2018
Mining
12 July 2018
denham-capital-raises-558m-to-support-portfolio-expansion-in-africa

Denham Capital raises $558M to support portfolio expansion in Africa

Denham Capital raises $558M to support portfolio expansion in Africa

Houston-based private equity firm Denham Capital, specializing in mining, gas and energy...
Read more |  12 July 2018
Agriculture
12 July 2018
kenya-java-house-plans-140-new-outlets-over-next-4-years

Kenya: Java House plans 140 new outlets, over next 4 years

Kenya: Java House plans 140 new outlets, over next 4 years

Kenya’s coffee trader Java House, owned by the Dubai-based private equity firm...
Read more |  12 July 2018
Public Management
12 July 2018
morocco-hcp-forecasts-economic-growth-of-3-1-in-2018-and-2-9-in-2019

Morocco: HCP forecasts economic growth of 3.1% in 2018 and 2.9% in 2019

Morocco: HCP forecasts economic growth of 3.1% in 2018 and 2.9% in 2019

Moroccan high commission for economy planning (HCP) forecasts growth to stand at...
Read more |  12 July 2018
Public Management
12 July 2018
tunisia-tourist-arrivals-rose-by-26-to-3-2-million-in-h1-2018

Tunisia: Tourist arrivals rose by 26% to 3.2 million, in H1 2018

Tunisia: Tourist arrivals rose by 26% to 3.2 million, in H1 2018

During the first half of 2018, Tunisia received around 3.2 million tourists,...
Read more |  12 July 2018
Finance
12 July 2018
cote-d-ivoire-once-again-societe-generale-achieves-a-sharp-increase-on-stock-exchange-since-2018-began

Côte d’Ivoire: Once again, Société Générale achieves a sharp increase on stock exchange since 2018 began

Côte d’Ivoire: Once again, Société Générale achieves a sharp increase on stock exchange since 2018 began

The Société Générale Côte d'Ivoire's (SGBCI) shares ended July 11, increasing by...
Read more |  12 July 2018
Electricity
11 July 2018
kenya-kengen-seeks-56m-to-set-first-solar-plant-in-embu

Kenya: KenGen seeks $56M to set first solar plant in Embu

Kenya: KenGen seeks $56M to set first solar plant in Embu

Kenya Electricity Generating Company (KenGen) plans to raise KSh5.7 billion ($56 million)...
Read more |  11 July 2018
Agriculture
11 July 2018
kcb-targets-2-million-farmers-in-kenya-and-rwanda-under-mobigrow-in-next-5-years

KCB targets 2 million farmers in Kenya and Rwanda under MobiGrow, in the next 5 years

KCB targets 2 million farmers in Kenya and Rwanda under MobiGrow, in the next 5 years

Kenya Commercial Bank (KCB) recently launched a new credit granting scheme called...
Read more |  11 July 2018
EcofinAgency
senegal-a-land-tenure-forum-organized-in-darou-khoudoss

Senegal: A land tenure forum organized in Darou Khoudoss

senegal-launches-a-project-to-improve-women-s-access-to-land-today

Senegal launches a project to improve Women’s access to land today

mali-former-minister-bathily-recommends-self-defense-against-land-speculators

Mali: Former minister Bathily recommends “self-defense” against land speculators

senegal-breeders-report-pastoral-land-grab-in-thies

Senegal: Breeders report pastoral land grab, in Thies

rwanda-relies-on-land-to-attract-investors

Rwanda relies on land to attract investors
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reddot Finance

13 July 2018
afdb-gives-african-guarantee-fund-10m-to-underpin-smes

AfDB gives African Guarantee Fund $10M to underpin SMEs

AfDB gives African Guarantee Fund $10M to underpin SMEs

The African Development Bank (AfDB) approved July 11 an additional $10 million in...
Read more |  13 July 2018
12 July 2018
cote-d-ivoire-once-again-societe-generale-achieves-a-sharp-increase-on-stock-exchange-since-2018-began

Côte d’Ivoire: Once again, Société Générale achieves a sharp increase on stock exchange since 2018 began

Côte d’Ivoire: Once again, Société Générale achieves a sharp increase on stock exchange since 2018 began

The Société Générale Côte d'Ivoire's (SGBCI) shares ended July 11, increasing by...
Read more |  12 July 2018
11 July 2018
nigerian-startups-mobilized-73-6-million-in-q2-2018

Nigerian startups mobilized $73.6 million in Q2, 2018

Nigerian startups mobilized $73.6 million in Q2, 2018

Between April and June this year, Nigerian startups raised a total of $73.6...
Read more |  11 July 2018
10 July 2018
egypt-misr-bank-s-smes-financing-portfolio-grew-by-31-in-5-months

Egypt: Misr Bank’s SMEs financing portfolio grew by 31% in 5 months

Egypt: Misr Bank’s SMEs financing portfolio grew by 31% in 5 months

Between December 2017 and May this year, the loan portfolio granted by...
Read more |  10 July 2018
10 July 2018
brokerage-giant-willis-towers-watson-plans-business-in-14-african-countries

Brokerage giant Willis Towers Watson plans business in 14 African countries

Brokerage giant Willis Towers Watson plans business in 14 African countries

The leading global advisory, brokerage and solutions company Willis Towers Watson plans...
Read more |  10 July 2018
9 July 2018
kenya-s-startups-captured-the-largest-share-of-investments-in-africa-in-h1-2018

Kenya’s startups captured the largest share of investments in Africa, in H1 2018

Kenya’s startups captured the largest share of investments in Africa, in H1 2018

A recent Global Tech Media WeeTracker report revealed that between January and...
Read more |  9 July 2018
9 July 2018
dr-congo-uba-launches-a-web-advisor-service

DR Congo: UBA launches a Web Advisor Service

DR Congo: UBA launches a Web Advisor Service

The local subsidiary of banking group United Bank for Africa (UBA) in...
Read more |  9 July 2018
6 July 2018
egypt-nibulon-to-invest-2-billion-in-agricultural-value-chain

Egypt: Nibulon to invest $2 billion in agricultural value chain

Egypt: Nibulon to invest $2 billion in agricultural value chain

Ukrainian grain trader Nibulon announced it will invest $2 billion in Egypt to...
Read more |  6 July 2018
5 July 2018
tanzania-pbz-to-open-new-branches-to-expand-client-base

Tanzania: PBZ to open new branches to expand client base

Tanzania: PBZ to open new branches to expand client base

Tanzanian commercial bank, People's Bank of Zanzibar, PBZ (fully owned by the...
Read more |  5 July 2018

reddot Public Management

16 July 2018
angola-to-secure-a-500m-afreximbank-loan-for-development-projects

Angola to secure a $500M Afreximbank loan for development projects

Angola to secure a $500M Afreximbank loan for development projects

African Import-Export Bank (Afreximbank) will approve $500 million in financing to Angola, Samuel...
Read more |  16 July 2018
13 July 2018
saudi-arabia-commits-to-invest-10bn-in-south-africa

Saudi Arabia commits to invest $10bn in South Africa

Saudi Arabia commits to invest $10bn in South Africa

Saudi Arabia announces it would invest $10 billion in South Africa. According to...
Read more |  13 July 2018
13 July 2018
cote-d-ivoire-was-the-leading-country-in-the-bond-market-in-ssa-within-h1-2018

Côte d'Ivoire was the leading country in the bond market in SSA, within H1 2018

Côte d'Ivoire was the leading country in the bond market in SSA, within H1 2018

In Sub-Saharan Africa, Côte d'Ivoire was the most active country on the...
Read more |  13 July 2018
12 July 2018
tanzania-tdb-to-grant-660m-to-boost-economy

Tanzania: TDB to grant $660M to boost economy

Tanzania: TDB to grant $660M to boost economy

Trade and Development Bank (TDB) will approve $660 million in financing to Tanzania...
Read more |  12 July 2018
12 July 2018
morocco-hcp-forecasts-economic-growth-of-3-1-in-2018-and-2-9-in-2019

Morocco: HCP forecasts economic growth of 3.1% in 2018 and 2.9% in 2019

Morocco: HCP forecasts economic growth of 3.1% in 2018 and 2.9% in 2019

Moroccan high commission for economy planning (HCP) forecasts growth to stand at...
Read more |  12 July 2018
12 July 2018
tunisia-tourist-arrivals-rose-by-26-to-3-2-million-in-h1-2018

Tunisia: Tourist arrivals rose by 26% to 3.2 million, in H1 2018

Tunisia: Tourist arrivals rose by 26% to 3.2 million, in H1 2018

During the first half of 2018, Tunisia received around 3.2 million tourists,...
Read more |  12 July 2018
9 July 2018
tunisia-imf-grants-a-250m-new-credit-line-under-the-4-year-loan-scheme

Tunisia: IMF grants a $250M new credit line under the 4-year loan scheme

Tunisia: IMF grants a $250M new credit line under the 4-year loan scheme

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) committed $250 million in financing to Tunisia, an...
Read more |  9 July 2018
5 July 2018
south-africa-could-lose-over-515-3-million-a-year-over-illicit-cigarette-trade-report

South Africa could lose over $515.3 million a year, over illicit cigarette trade (report)

South Africa could lose over $515.3 million a year, over illicit cigarette trade (report)

South Africa's economy could lose up to $515.3 million a year due to...
Read more |  5 July 2018
3 July 2018
ethiopia-government-to-inject-1-2bn-in-housing-in-addis-ababa

Ethiopia: Government to inject $1.2bn in housing, in Addis Ababa

Ethiopia: Government to inject $1.2bn in housing, in Addis Ababa

The Ethiopian government plans to build 16,173 resident houses in Addis Ababa...
Read more |  3 July 2018

reddot Agriculture

16 July 2018
idb-approves-cfa170bn-to-support-rice-sector-in-10-african-countries

IDB approves CFA170bn to support rice sector in 10 African countries

IDB approves CFA170bn to support rice sector in 10 African countries

Islamic Development Bank (IBD) committed CFA170 billion to support rice sector in...
Read more |  16 July 2018
16 July 2018
benin-plans-to-bring-cotton-output-to-700-000-tons-from-597-986-tons-for-the-2018-19-season

Benin plans to bring cotton output to 700,000 tons from 597,986 tons for the 2018-19 season

Benin plans to bring cotton output to 700,000 tons from 597,986 tons for the 2018-19 season

During the 2018-19 season, Benin’s government plans to boost cotton output to...
Read more |  16 July 2018
13 July 2018
kenya-government-licenses-mahyco-to-import-gmo-cotton-seeds

Kenya: Government licenses Mahyco to import GMO cotton seeds

Kenya: Government licenses Mahyco to import GMO cotton seeds

The Kenyan government gave the green light to India-based Maharashtra Hybrid Seeds...
Read more |  13 July 2018
12 July 2018
kenya-java-house-plans-140-new-outlets-over-next-4-years

Kenya: Java House plans 140 new outlets, over next 4 years

Kenya: Java House plans 140 new outlets, over next 4 years

Kenya’s coffee trader Java House, owned by the Dubai-based private equity firm...
Read more |  12 July 2018
11 July 2018
kcb-targets-2-million-farmers-in-kenya-and-rwanda-under-mobigrow-in-next-5-years

KCB targets 2 million farmers in Kenya and Rwanda under MobiGrow, in the next 5 years

KCB targets 2 million farmers in Kenya and Rwanda under MobiGrow, in the next 5 years

Kenya Commercial Bank (KCB) recently launched a new credit granting scheme called...
Read more |  11 July 2018
11 July 2018
mali-partners-with-ifad-to-ensure-local-smallholders-financial-inclusion

Mali partners with IFAD to ensure local smallholders’ financial inclusion

Mali partners with IFAD to ensure local smallholders’ financial inclusion

Mali’s government signed a partnership agreement with the International Fund for Agricultural...
Read more |  11 July 2018
10 July 2018
tunisia-s-fruit-export-grew-by-51-in-value-in-january-july-2018

Tunisia’s fruit export grew by 51% in value in January-July 2018  

Tunisia’s fruit export grew by 51% in value in January-July 2018  

Tunisia’s fruit exports increased by 51% in value to TND42.4 million ($16.2...
Read more |  10 July 2018
10 July 2018
senegal-river-valley-to-produce-875-000-tons-of-rice-by-2020

Senegal River Valley to produce 875,000 tons of rice by 2020

Senegal River Valley to produce 875,000 tons of rice by 2020

By 2020, Senegal River Valley (VFS) would produce up to 875,000 tons...
Read more |  10 July 2018
9 July 2018
malawi-global-tea-commodities-secures-a-4m-ifc-financing-to-boost-operations

Malawi: Global Tea & Commodities secures a $4M IFC financing to boost operations

Malawi: Global Tea & Commodities secures a $4M IFC financing to boost operations

The International Finance Corporation and the global agriculture and food security program...
Read more |  9 July 2018

reddot Electricity

13 July 2018
egypt-awards-siemens-a-287m-contract-to-operate-three-power-plants-14-gw

Egypt awards Siemens a €287M contract to operate three power plants (14 GW)

Egypt awards Siemens a €287M contract to operate three power plants (14 GW)

The Egyptian government awards German Siemens an operation and maintenance contract for...
Read more |  13 July 2018
11 July 2018
kenya-kengen-seeks-56m-to-set-first-solar-plant-in-embu

Kenya: KenGen seeks $56M to set first solar plant in Embu

Kenya: KenGen seeks $56M to set first solar plant in Embu

Kenya Electricity Generating Company (KenGen) plans to raise KSh5.7 billion ($56 million)...
Read more |  11 July 2018
6 July 2018
nigeria-general-electric-and-niger-delta-power-holding-company-to-improve-power-supply

Nigeria: General Electric and Niger Delta Power Holding Company to improve power supply

Nigeria: General Electric and Niger Delta Power Holding Company to improve power supply

General Electric (GE) announced its intention to collaborate with Nigeria’s power utility...
Read more |  6 July 2018
5 July 2018
algeria-to-export-400-mw-electricity-surplus-to-tunisia

Algeria to export 400 MW electricity surplus to Tunisia

Algeria to export 400 MW electricity surplus to Tunisia

Energy self-sufficient Algeria plans to export 400 MW of electricity surplus to...
Read more |  5 July 2018
3 July 2018
kenya-government-to-connect-14-000-households-through-mini-grids-by-the-end-of-2018

Kenya: Government to connect 14,000 households through mini-grids, by the end of 2018

Kenya: Government to connect 14,000 households through mini-grids, by the end of 2018

The Kenyan government plans to leverage mini-renewable-energy-grids to electrify up to 14,000...
Read more |  3 July 2018
3 July 2018
cote-d-ivoire-government-to-set-a-cocoa-biomass-powered-plant

Côte d’Ivoire: Government to set a Cocoa-biomass-powered plant

Côte d’Ivoire: Government to set a Cocoa-biomass-powered plant

The Ivorian government plans to build a power plant running under cocoa...
Read more |  3 July 2018
29 June 2018
burkina-faso-traders-union-to-set-150-mw-of-solar-plants

Burkina Faso: Traders Union to set 150 MW of solar plants

Burkina Faso: Traders Union to set 150 MW of solar plants

In Burkina, the national trader’s union (SYNACOM-B) plans to develop two solar...
Read more |  29 June 2018
28 June 2018
guinea-anglogold-s-mining-activities-hit-due-to-rolling-blackout-protests

Guinea: AngloGold’s mining activities halted, due to rolling blackout protests

Guinea: AngloGold’s mining activities halted, due to rolling blackout protests

Operation at AngloGold Ashanti’s gold mine in Guinea were disrupted by two...
Read more |  28 June 2018
27 June 2018
nigeria-multilateral-donors-provide-1-57bn-for-grid-expansion

Nigeria: Multilateral donors provide $1.57bn for grid expansion  

Nigeria: Multilateral donors provide $1.57bn for grid expansion  

A poll of multilateral donors have approved $1.57 billion in financing to the...
Read more |  27 June 2018

reddot Mining

12 July 2018
denham-capital-raises-558m-to-support-portfolio-expansion-in-africa

Denham Capital raises $558M to support portfolio expansion in Africa

Denham Capital raises $558M to support portfolio expansion in Africa

Houston-based private equity firm Denham Capital, specializing in mining, gas and energy...
Read more |  12 July 2018
11 July 2018
guinea-lola-graphite-project-to-generate-annual-revenues-of-over-60m

Guinea: Lola graphite project to generate annual revenues of over $60M

Guinea: Lola graphite project to generate annual revenues of over $60M

SRG Graphite published July 6 results of the preliminary economic assessment (PEA)...
Read more |  11 July 2018
11 July 2018
burkina-faso-bombore-mine-to-produce-over-1-million-oz-over-13-years-study

Burkina Faso: Bomboré mine to produce over 1 million ounces of Gold over 13 years (study)

Burkina Faso: Bomboré mine to produce over 1 million ounces of Gold over 13 years (study)

Canadian Orezone Gold published this week results of an updated independent Feasibility Study...
Read more |  11 July 2018
10 July 2018
dr-congo-tiger-resources-ends-copper-cobalt-sale-agreement-with-sinomine-hk

DR Congo: Tiger Resources ends copper-cobalt sale agreement with Sinomine HK

DR Congo: Tiger Resources ends copper-cobalt sale agreement with Sinomine HK

ASX-listed Tiger Resources announced last weekend it cancelled the transaction concluded with...
Read more |  10 July 2018
10 July 2018
ivanhoe-mines-to-pump-600m-in-assets-in-africa

Ivanhoe Mines to pump $600M in assets in Africa

Ivanhoe Mines to pump $600M in assets in Africa

TSX-listed Ivanhoe Mines announced it will soon disburse over C$800M (about $609 million)...
Read more |  10 July 2018
9 July 2018
dr-congo-prospect-resources-to-acquire-75-stake-in-malemba-nkulu-project

DR Congo: Prospect Resources to acquire 75% stake in Malemba Nkulu project

DR Congo: Prospect Resources to acquire 75% stake in Malemba Nkulu project

Prospect Resource which operates the Arcadia lithium project in Zimbabwe, announced today...
Read more |  9 July 2018
9 July 2018
burkina-faso-avesoro-resources-close-to-hitting-production-targets-for-2018

Burkina Faso: Avesoro Resources close to hitting production targets for 2018

Burkina Faso: Avesoro Resources close to hitting production targets for 2018

TSX and AIM-listed Avesoro Resources active in Burkina Faso and Liberia, reported...
Read more |  9 July 2018
6 July 2018
south-africa-rbplat-acquires-bafokeng-rasimone-mine-for-r1-8-billion

South Africa: RBPlat acquires Bafokeng Rasimone mine for R1.8 billion

South Africa: RBPlat acquires Bafokeng Rasimone mine for R1.8 billion

Royal Bafokeng Platinum (RBPlat) announced June 5 it has reached an agreement...
Read more |  6 July 2018
4 July 2018
mali-syama-gold-mine-s-life-increased-by-4-years-over-an-updated-dfs

Mali: Syama gold mine’s life increased by 4 years over an updated DFS

Mali: Syama gold mine’s life increased by 4 years over an updated DFS

Resolute Mining published yesterday July 3, an updated Definitive Feasibility Study (DFS)...
Read more |  4 July 2018

reddot Telecom

6 July 2018
mali-president-ibrahim-boubacar-keita-finally-fulfilled-promise-granting-students-13-000-digital-tablets-under-doniya-project

Mali: President Ibrahim Boubacar Keita finally fulfilled promise, granting students 13,000 digital tablets under DONIYA project

3 July 2018
cote-d-ivoire-secures-a-cfa72bn-loan-from-afd-to-deploy-optical-fiber

Côte d'Ivoire secures a CFA72bn loan from AFD to deploy optical fiber

2 July 2018
uganda-social-network-and-mobile-money-taxes-officially-in-force

Uganda: Social network and Mobile Money taxes officially in force

28 June 2018
airtel-seychelles-rewards-staff-for-hard-work-long-service

Airtel Seychelles rewards staff for hard work, long service

27 April 2018
airtel-celebrates-20-years-in-seychelles

Airtel celebrates 20 years in Seychelles

26 April 2018
senegal-to-host-africa-internet-summit-from-april-29-to-may-11

Senegal to host Africa Internet Summit from April 29 to May 11

26 April 2018
airtel-seychelles-renovates-home-of-lucy-lista-at-cascade

Airtel Seychelles renovates home of Lucy Lista at Cascade

25 April 2018
celtel-niger-airtel-gets-the-first-4g-mobile-license-granted-in-niger

CELTEL Niger (Airtel) gets the first 4G mobile license granted in Niger

23 April 2018
gabon-to-invest-cfa150-billion-in-digital-technology-in-the-next-3-years

Gabon to invest CFA150 billion in digital technology in the next 3 years

reddot Comms

2 July 2018
burundi-cnc-set-prior-authorization-policy-for-information-broadcasting-on-social-media

Burundi: CNC set Prior-Authorization Policy for information broadcasting on social media

Burundi: CNC set Prior-Authorization Policy for information broadcasting on social media

Nestor Bankumukunzi (photo), head of Burundi’s National Communication Council (CNC) warned the...
Read more |  2 July 2018
28 June 2018
sub-saharan-africa-s-svod-subscribers-to-reach-9-99-million-by-2023-digital-tv-research

Sub-Saharan Africa’s SVOD subscribers to reach 9.99 million by 2023 (Digital TV Research)

Sub-Saharan Africa’s SVOD subscribers to reach 9.99 million by 2023 (Digital TV Research)

By 2023, the number of subscribers on Subscription Video-On-Demand (SVOD) across sub-Saharan Africa...
Read more |  28 June 2018
26 June 2018
cote-d-ivoire-haca-gives-pay-tv-licenses-to-free-group-and-two-other-operators

Côte d’Ivoire: HACA gives pay-TV licenses to Free group and two other operators

Côte d’Ivoire: HACA gives pay-TV licenses to Free group and two other operators

The Ivorian High Authority for Audiovisual (HACA) confirms it has authorized the...
Read more |  26 June 2018
21 June 2018
dr-congo-communication-ministry-urges-online-media-to-register-before-next-july-15

DR Congo: Communication ministry urges online media to register before next July 15  

DR Congo: Communication ministry urges online media to register before next July 15  

DR Congo’s communication minister Lambert Mende (photo), invites all online media operating...
Read more |  21 June 2018
14 June 2018
cote-d-ivoire-africa-radio-to-be-broadcasted-in-abidjan

Côte d'Ivoire: Africa Radio to be broadcasted in Abidjan

Côte d'Ivoire: Africa Radio to be broadcasted in Abidjan

Ivorian authorities gave Africa Radio the green light to launch its activities...
Read more |  14 June 2018
8 May 2018
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South Africa: MultiChoice alerts ICASA against overregulation

South Africa: MultiChoice alerts ICASA against overregulation

The Independent Communications Authority of South Africa (ICASA) will conduct a survey...
Read more |  8 May 2018
20 April 2018
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Côte d’Ivoire: Revenues from newsstand sale fell by $1.3 million in 2017

Côte d’Ivoire: Revenues from newsstand sale fell by $1.3 million in 2017

In Côte d'Ivoire, newsstand sale generated $5.6 million in 2017, down 18.8% from...
Read more |  20 April 2018
18 April 2018
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Tanzania: Singer Diamond Platnumz arrested for publishing indecent content on social media

Tanzania: Singer Diamond Platnumz arrested for publishing indecent content on social media

In Tanzania, singer Diamond Platnumz (photo) was arrested on April 16 for...
Read more |  18 April 2018
9 April 2018

Côte d’Ivoire: Solibra to launch its Vimto beverage in glass bottle

Côte d’Ivoire: Solibra to launch its Vimto beverage in glass bottle

Today April 9, Société de limonaderies et basseries d’Afrique (Solibra), subsidiary of the French...
Read more |  9 April 2018

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Côte d'Ivoire was the leading country in the bond market in SSA, within H1 2018

In Sub-Saharan Africa, Côte d'Ivoire was the most active country on the bond market during the first half of 2018. Overall, bond issuances from WAEMU’s...
Public Management
16 July 2018
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Angola to secure a $500M Afreximbank loan for development projects

Angola to secure a $500M Afreximbank loan for development projects

African Import-Export Bank (Afreximbank) will approve $500 million in...
Read more |  16 July 2018
Agriculture
16 July 2018
idb-approves-cfa170bn-to-support-rice-sector-in-10-african-countries

IDB approves CFA170bn to support rice sector in 10 African countries

IDB approves CFA170bn to support rice sector in 10 African countries

Islamic Development Bank (IBD) committed CFA170 billion to...
Read more |  16 July 2018
Agriculture
16 July 2018
benin-plans-to-bring-cotton-output-to-700-000-tons-from-597-986-tons-for-the-2018-19-season

Benin plans to bring cotton output to 700,000 tons from 597,986 tons for the 2018-19 season

Benin plans to bring cotton output to 700,000 tons from 597,986 tons for the 2018-19 season

During the 2018-19 season, Benin’s government plans to boost cotton output to...
Read more |  16 July 2018
Public Management
13 July 2018
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Saudi Arabia commits to invest $10bn in South Africa

Saudi Arabia commits to invest $10bn in South Africa

Saudi Arabia announces it would invest $10 billion in South Africa. According to...
Read more |  13 July 2018
Electricity
13 July 2018
egypt-awards-siemens-a-287m-contract-to-operate-three-power-plants-14-gw

Egypt awards Siemens a €287M contract to operate three power plants (14 GW)

Egypt awards Siemens a €287M contract to operate three power plants (14 GW)

The Egyptian government awards German Siemens an operation and maintenance contract for...
Read more |  13 July 2018
Law
13 July 2018
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Senegal: Civil society raises awareness against fraud and corruption

Senegal: Civil society raises awareness against fraud and corruption

Senegal’s civil society partnered with the national anti-graft committee (OFNAC) to organize...
Read more |  13 July 2018
Agriculture
13 July 2018
kenya-government-licenses-mahyco-to-import-gmo-cotton-seeds

Kenya: Government licenses Mahyco to import GMO cotton seeds

Kenya: Government licenses Mahyco to import GMO cotton seeds

The Kenyan government gave the green light to India-based Maharashtra Hybrid Seeds...
Read more |  13 July 2018
Finance
13 July 2018
afdb-gives-african-guarantee-fund-10m-to-underpin-smes

AfDB gives African Guarantee Fund $10M to underpin SMEs

AfDB gives African Guarantee Fund $10M to underpin SMEs

The African Development Bank (AfDB) approved July 11 an additional $10 million in...
Read more |  13 July 2018
Public Management
12 July 2018
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Tanzania: TDB to grant $660M to boost economy

Tanzania: TDB to grant $660M to boost economy

Trade and Development Bank (TDB) will approve $660 million in financing to Tanzania...
Read more |  12 July 2018
Mining
12 July 2018
denham-capital-raises-558m-to-support-portfolio-expansion-in-africa

Denham Capital raises $558M to support portfolio expansion in Africa

Denham Capital raises $558M to support portfolio expansion in Africa

Houston-based private equity firm Denham Capital, specializing in mining, gas and energy...
Read more |  12 July 2018
Agriculture
12 July 2018
kenya-java-house-plans-140-new-outlets-over-next-4-years

Kenya: Java House plans 140 new outlets, over next 4 years

Kenya: Java House plans 140 new outlets, over next 4 years

Kenya’s coffee trader Java House, owned by the Dubai-based private equity firm...
Read more |  12 July 2018
Public Management
12 July 2018
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Morocco: HCP forecasts economic growth of 3.1% in 2018 and 2.9% in 2019

Morocco: HCP forecasts economic growth of 3.1% in 2018 and 2.9% in 2019

Moroccan high commission for economy planning (HCP) forecasts growth to stand at...
Read more |  12 July 2018
Public Management
12 July 2018
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Tunisia: Tourist arrivals rose by 26% to 3.2 million, in H1 2018

Tunisia: Tourist arrivals rose by 26% to 3.2 million, in H1 2018

During the first half of 2018, Tunisia received around 3.2 million tourists,...
Read more |  12 July 2018
Finance
12 July 2018
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Côte d’Ivoire: Once again, Société Générale achieves a sharp increase on stock exchange since 2018 began

Côte d’Ivoire: Once again, Société Générale achieves a sharp increase on stock exchange since 2018 began

The Société Générale Côte d'Ivoire's (SGBCI) shares ended July 11, increasing by...
Read more |  12 July 2018
Electricity
11 July 2018
kenya-kengen-seeks-56m-to-set-first-solar-plant-in-embu

Kenya: KenGen seeks $56M to set first solar plant in Embu

Kenya: KenGen seeks $56M to set first solar plant in Embu

Kenya Electricity Generating Company (KenGen) plans to raise KSh5.7 billion ($56 million)...
Read more |  11 July 2018
Agriculture
11 July 2018
kcb-targets-2-million-farmers-in-kenya-and-rwanda-under-mobigrow-in-next-5-years

KCB targets 2 million farmers in Kenya and Rwanda under MobiGrow, in the next 5 years

KCB targets 2 million farmers in Kenya and Rwanda under MobiGrow, in the next 5 years

Kenya Commercial Bank (KCB) recently launched a new credit granting scheme called...
Read more |  11 July 2018
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Senegal: A land tenure forum organized in Darou Khoudoss

senegal-launches-a-project-to-improve-women-s-access-to-land-today

Senegal launches a project to improve Women’s access to land today

mali-former-minister-bathily-recommends-self-defense-against-land-speculators

Mali: Former minister Bathily recommends “self-defense” against land speculators

senegal-breeders-report-pastoral-land-grab-in-thies

Senegal: Breeders report pastoral land grab, in Thies

rwanda-relies-on-land-to-attract-investors

Rwanda relies on land to attract investors
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