Category: Business

Morocco should build on its strategic metals to achieve industrial sovereignty

May 22, 2023

Rich in phosphates and cobalt deposits, Morocco is poised to attract investments in the fields of electric batteries and environment-friendly vehicles as it pushes to ... Read More

IMF $3bn bailout package for Ghana defies Akufo-Addo’s ‘Ghana beyond aid’ policy

May 22, 2023

Ghana, formerly praised for its stability and good governance, is finally getting some breathing room after Ghanian officials announced last week (18 May) that the ... Read More

Tanger Med Port, world’s 4th best performing container port- WB ranking

May 22, 2023

The World Bank issued its ranking of the globe’s best performing container ports, giving the fourth place to Tanger Med, which has outperformed African and ... Read More

DRC leader’s upcoming visit to China to pave way for signing of key trade, mineral deals

May 22, 2023

President of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), Felix Tshisekedi, will pay a state visit to China from 24-29 May where he is expected ... Read More

Sweden’s SKF Invests $4.9 Mln in Factory in Morocco

May 22, 2023

SKF, the world's biggest bearings maker, announced on Monday a $4.9 million investment earmarked for building a manufacturing site in Tangier in Morocco. The Swedish ... Read More

AfDB loans partial credit worth $345 million for green, social projects

May 22, 2023

The African Development Bank Group, AfDB, has greenlighted a partial credit guarantee of $345 million to Egypt for the financing of green and social projects, ... Read More

G7 Summit 2023: Africa demands seat at global table as nations eye its resources

May 22, 2023

As the leaders of the Group of Seven (G7) wealthy democracies converge for a summit in Japan, winds of change are blowing for Africa, which ... Read More

Nigeria should stop depending on oil, gas revenues — WTO chief

May 20, 2023

The World Trade Organization chief has urged Nigeria to see alternative revenue sources as the oil and gas industry becomes less lucrative. Speaking during a ... Read More

Morocco: King chairs ministerial council, approves appointments in senior positions

May 19, 2023

King Mohammed VI chaired a ministerial council focusing on the farm output and decrees relating to defense as well as the approval of nominations to ... Read More

Egypt’s central bank hires Barclays Bank to advise on sale of stakes in United Bank

May 19, 2023

The Central Bank of Egypt (CBE) has handpicked Barclays Bank as an international sell-side advisor for the sale of its 99% stake in the state-owned ... Read More