Tanzania will invest $ 14.2 billion in railway construction
Tanzania government is planning to invest $ 14.2 billion in the construction of a new rail network over the next five years, said Minister of […]
Finance
Senegal : BCEAO grant an authorization to the Bank of Dakar
The Banking Commission of the Central Bank of West African States (BCEAO) has granted approval for a new bank that will operate on the Senegalese […]
East Africa: Goodlife Pharmacy receives a loan of $ 4.5 million to finance its expansion
The International Finance Corporation (IFC), a branch of the World Bank in charge of the private sector in developing countries, has announced a loan of […]
Kenya’s tea exports reach 499 million in 2014
At the end of the 2013/2014 campaign, Kenya produced 444.8 million kilograms of tea, 12.6 million kilograms more than the previous season. The country has […]
The Burundi wants to double its production of coffee by 2021.
The Burundi’s government is planning to create a revolution in the coffee sector in the six coming years. The country has launched a new sector […]
EU targets new financial aid to Guinea-Bissau
European Union (EU) has announced on the 25th March, to provide an additional aid of 160 million Euros to Guinea-Bissau in order to “strengthen democracy” […]
Mara Atlas to raise funds to make new acquisitions in Africa
The investment holding company dedicated to financial services in Africa, Atlas Mara has announced on the 25th March on the occasion of the publication of […]
Ethio Telecom has officially launched its 4G network
The Ethiopian incumbent, Ethio Telecom, officially started marketing its 4G services in Addis Ababa. Single telecom service provider in the country, the telecom company would […]
Zambia will export 800,000 tons of maize to its neighbors
The Zambian authorities have recently announced their intention to export 800,000 tons of white maize to neighboring countries. The move comes following a record harvest […]
Ecobank / SME financing was increased by $ 280 million between 2013 and 2014
The volume of assistance granted by Ecobank Transnational Incorporated in the Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) in its network, happened between 2013 and 2014, from […]