SA records largest current account surplus on record
South Africa’s current account balance has widened to its largest surplus ever at R343 billion, for the second quarter. The current account surplus has been aided by a stronger trade
Nigeria: AfCFTA – Dangote Group Projects $12 Billion Annual Revenue
By Dike Onwuamaeze The President of the Dangote Group, Mr. Aliko Dangote, has disclosed that the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) would offer his conglomerate a business opportunity that
President Akinwumi Adesina Calls for Transformational Leadership in Africa, Shares Personal Experience With Lecture Audience
PRESS RELEASE African Development Bank Group President Akinwumi A. Adesina has called for bolder measures to grow the next generation into competent leaders to transform Africa in the wake of
South Africa: Assisting Communities Address Unemployment
In an effort to support, a farmers’ association in Limpopo interested in developing land for farming to address unemployment in the area, government will establish a task team to work
Tanzania: Ministry Set to Surpass Revenue Collection Target
Tanzania Daily News (Dar es Salaam) By Nelly Mtema THE Ministry of Minerals has put in place effective strategies and plans that will enable it to exceed the targeted revenue…
Africa: How the Rollout of South Africa’s Renewable Energy Plan Is Failing Communities
There is significant potential for the community trusts to improve the financial position of communities. But it’s not happening. South Africa’s over-reliance on coal-fired power plants places the country among
South Africa: MEC Desbo Mohono Welcomes Completion of First Departmental Owned Chicken Abattoir
MEC Desbo Mohono of Agriculture and Rural Development in the North West Province has welcomed the completion of the first departmental owned poultry abattoir in the province. The facility is
Ethiopia Keeps Africa’s Investment Hub
Information indicate that Ethiopia is being considered a promising place for investment. The investment information providers assured that the country is a strategic destination for multinational investors following its diversified
Nigeria Solidarity Support Fund appoints Dr Fejiro Chinye-Nwoko as General Manager
Dr Fejiro Chinye-Nwoko 2(Image supplied) The Nigeria Solidarity Support Fund (NSSF) has announced the appointment of Dr Fejiro Chinye-Nwoko as General Manager. With the adverse impact of the Covid-19 pandemic
South Africa: Mining Returns Must Promote More Employment-Friendly Activities
President Cyril Ramaphosa says there is a need to ensure that the returns from mining are used to promote more employment-friendly activities and that they empower mineworkers and mining communities.