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Big cleantech investors for clean tech projects in Africa presented at Viridis Africa
On the 15th and 16th of October 2013, Viridis Africa hosts their third Clean Technology conference at Killarney Country Club, Johannesburg, South Africa. The event is dedicated to the introduction of clean technologies as well as associated business/investment opportunities.
The intention of Viridis Africa is to bring together investors such as Inspired Evolution, Sterling Waterford Securities, Lerako Metier, the IDC, Curatio Capital, Vantage Capital and the…
ContinuePosted by Suza Adam on July 17, 2013 at 7:57pm
Viridis Africa 2013 - clean technology investment summit
On the 15th & 16th October 2013 the third Clean Technology business and investment matchmaking 
conference for the African continent is to be held at the Killarney Country Club, Lower Houghton, Johannesburg South Africa. Called Viridis Africa, (www.viridisafrica.com) the event…
Posted by Suza Adam on March 23, 2013 at 12:00pm
AfDB Approves 13 Million Euro Line of Credit to Support SME/SMI Development in Niger
The Board of Directors of the African Development Bank (AfDB) has approved a line of credit of 13 million euros to support small and medium enterprises and industries (SME/SMI) in Niger. The line of credit (LoC) provided to Société Nigérienne des Banques (SONIBANK) will allow to respond to the SME/SMIs’ need of financing in various sectors including agro-food, poultry, construction, public…
Posted by Andrea Ayemoba on January 18, 2013 at 1:01pm
MasterCard and Equity Bank Announce Partnership to Introduce PayPass™ Enabled Debit and Prepaid Cards in Five African Markets
MasterCard and Equity Bank of Kenya today announced an agreement at a signing ceremony in Nairobi to issue five million MasterCard-branded debit and prepaid cards, over the next 18 months. This program empowers African consumers to use electronic payments which provide a safe and secure way to pay, versus cash and other forms of…
Posted by Andrea Ayemoba on January 15, 2013 at 4:18pm
Fitch and GCR Assign Good Credit Ratings on UBA
United Bank for Africa(UBA) Plc., one of Africa’s leading financial services institutions, has been given impressive ratings by two top world leading rating agencies, Global Credit Rating Co. (GCR) and Fitch Ratings (Fitch). The good ratings attest the Group’s strong liquidity, solid risk management and robust balance sheet.
GCR assigned UBA a long term national rating of…
ContinuePosted by Andrea Ayemoba on January 15, 2013 at 4:12pm
Statement by IMF Managing Director Christine Lagarde at the Conclusion of a Visit to Côte d’Ivoire
Ms. Christine Lagarde, Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund (IMF), issued the following statement in Abidjan today at the conclusion of her visit to Côte d’Ivoire:
“It has been a pleasure to be in Côte d’Ivoire on my first visit to this warm and hospitable country as IMF Managing Director. I wish to thank President Alassane Ouattara, Prime Minister and…
ContinuePosted by Andrea Ayemoba on January 11, 2013 at 1:39pm
IMF Executive Board Completes 5th PSI Review and Ist Review under Standby Credit Facility for Tanzania
The Executive Board of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) today completed the fifth review of Tanzania’s economic performance under the Policy Support Instrument (PSI) and the first review under the precautionary Standby Credit Facility (SCF) arrangement. In completing the SCF review the Board made available for disbursement an additional SDR 37.3 million (about US$57 million),…
Posted by Andrea Ayemoba on January 11, 2013 at 1:28pm
Statement at the Conclusion of the Visit by IMF Director Masood Ahmed to Egypt
Mr. Masood Ahmed, Director of the Middle East and Central Asia Department of the International Monetary Fund (IMF), visited Cairo on January 7, 2013. During his visit, Mr. Ahmed met with President Mohamed Morsi, Prime Minister Hisham Kandil, Central Bank of Egypt Governor Farouk El Okdah, Finance Minister Al-Mursi Hegazy, Minister of Planning and International Cooperation Ashraf…
Posted by Andrea Ayemoba on January 9, 2013 at 3:26pm
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Malawi: World Bank Impressed With Mesip Progress in Machinga
[Malawi News Agency] Machinga -World Bank's Social Development Specialist Suzen Namangale said the Malawi Education Sector improvement Project (MESIP) in Machinga has progressed well despite the many challenges partners were facing in implementing the project.Zimbabwe: U.S.$50 Million AfDB Loans for Private Sector
[Zimbabwe Independent] THE African Development Bank (AfDB) says it will inject US$50 million in loans into Zimbabwe's private sector this year, although the country is yet to settle its US$600 million debt to the regional lender, the Zimbabwe Independent can report.Tunisia: BCT Maintains Key Interest Rate At 7.75 Percent
[Tunis Afrique Presse] Tunis/Tunisia -The Central Bank of Tunisia (BCT) Executive Board decided at its meeting held on Thursday to maintain the key interest rate at 7.75%.Africa Currencies News
Sudan: Al-Bashir Issues New Emergency Orders to Curb 'Currency Speculation'
[Radio Dabanga] Khartoum -On Thursday, President Al Bashir issued Emergency Orders number 6 and 7 forbidding storage and speculation of the national currency and amending earlier Emergency Orders of this year. The order also prohibits "speculation in the national currency for the purpose of harming the national economy, and storing it outside the banking system for non-authorised parties for the purpose of speculation and damage to the economy".Sudan: President of the Republic Issues Emergency Order (6)
[SNA] Khartoum -President of the Republic, Field Marshal Omer Al-Bashir, Thursday issued the Emergency Order (6) which prohibits the storage and speculation in the national currency.Nigeria: CBN Rules Out Terminating Foreign Exchange Restriction Policy
[Guardian] Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Godwin Emefiele, yesterday vowed to sustain the policy on foreign exchange prohibition to raise domestic capacity, protect growing companies and create employment.Africa Capital Flows News
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Nigeria: Bears Strengthen Hold, As Investors' Wealth Plunge By N90 Billion
[Guardian] Following price losses incurred by the bellwethers, the Nigerian Stock Exchange (NSE), extended its negative sentiment to six successive trading sessions, as investors' wealth plunged by N90 billion in four trading days.Nigeria: Nigeria Misses Top Five African Factoring Markets Worth N9 Trillion
[Guardian] Nigeria is not among the top five countries in Africa's factoring market, worth N9.03 trillion (?22.3 billion), Africa Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) has said.Nigeria: Unlocking Potential of Nigeria Commodity Exchange
[This Day] At the primary level, a commodity exchange connects buyers and sellers of physical commodities, a role that is particularly useful in enhancing market efficiency by helping to match supply and demand of commodities across time and geographic distances. In its sophisticated form, a commodity exchange, as noted by the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development, brings together buyers and sellers of commodity price risk, permitting those who wish to reduce their exposure to price movements to transferAfrica Business Communities - News
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