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Namibia: Three foreign airlines eying stakes in national carrier

Three foreign airlines, among which German Lufthansa, are interested in acquiring equities in Air Namibia, The Namibian reports. Namibia’s public enterprises minister Leon Jooste is leading negotiations with Lufthansa, Ethiopian Airlines and South African Airways, the media says. “Three airlines, namely South African Airways, Ethiopian Airways and Lufthansa indicated an interest to pursue further discussions,” […]

Tunisia: Government retreats while unions threaten political parties

Concessions have been made by the ruling political parties at the end of their Tuesday meeting with the UGTT, the biggest union in Tunisia, and UTICA, an employers’ union representing business owners and self-employed workers. The ruling government has decided to leave power earlier than expected but based on certain conditions. The opposition received the […]

Feed Africa Summit: AfDB to commit $10 billion to make continent the breadbasket of the world

The African Development Bank Group will commit $10 billion over the next five years to boost Africa’s efforts to end hunger and become a primary food provider for itself and the rest of the world, AfDB President, Dr Akinwumi Adesina, announced at the Dakar 2 Africa Food Summit in Diamniadio, east of the Senegalese capital, […]