Algeria, China ink $3.3 bln Port deal
The Algerian government on Sunday inked a $3.3 billion deal to build and exploit a new centre transhipment port at Cherchell, some 60 km west […]
Month: January 2016
Kenya: New car sales increase by over 12% in 2015
Kenya’s new car sales increased by 12.86 percent last year to 19,524 units, the Kenya Motor Industry Association (KMI) said on Monday. According to Rita […]
Egypt seeks $1bln loan from China
Egypt’s central bank is expected to borrow one billion dollars in a concessional loan from China to help shore up its foreign reserves. The loan […]
Seychelles to recruit teachers from Botswana
In a bid to fill the shortage of teachers in various schools, Seychelles will be hiring teachers from Botswana. A first batch of teachers is […]
Libya: Announcement of New Government Delayed
The presidential council established under the Libyan Political Agreement (LPA) delayed the announcement of a unity government saying on Sunday that it needs at least […]
Egypt extends participation in Yemen war
A statement from the Egyptian presidency announced that “the National Defense Council agreed to prolong the participation of its armed forces engaged in a combat […]
Zambia almost ready to host AfDB’s annual meeting
Zambia is expected to host the African Development Bank (AfDB) annual meeting with the development expected to create an opportunity for the country to showcase […]
Burundians to enjoy ultrafast broadband Internet
Burundian Telecommunications Minister, Nestor Bankumukunzi has officially launched the land lines called ADSL 2+ to widen access to broadband Internet and cut costs in the […]
Zimbabwe: Mining companies put new projects on hold
Zimbabwe’s mining industry will shrink for the first time in five years because of falling metal prices, high costs and a lack of capital, the […]
South Africa: Tension mounts as ASA Metals plans massive job cuts
South Africa’s National Union Mineworkers (NUM) calls for actions against a plan by mining company ASA Metals to lay off hundreds of workers. ASA Metals, […]