Patrick Gutmann, managing director for corporate and institutional banking at BACB, the UK‐based bank with four decades of experience in Africa, has discussed some major factors driving Africa’s current business landscape with African Review (ATR)
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‘Boosting pharmaceutical sector crucial for Africa’s growth’
There is an urgent need to develop the pharmaceutical sector in Africa to reduce the continent’s dependence on imported pharmaceutical and medical products, said Economic commission for Africa’s (ECA) Soteri Gatera
China, Uganda pledge to deepen bilateral cooperation
China is ready to deepen friendly and mutually beneficial cooperation in various fields with Uganda in an all-around way, said Chinese President Xi Jinping during his meeting with Ugandan counterpart, Yoweri Museveni, on the sidelines of the 10th BRICS summit held in Johannesburg on from 25-27 July 2018
Somalia and Eritrea to restore diplomatic relations
Somalia and Eritrea have signed a joint declaration to restore diplomatic ties after a decade of animosity
‘Creation of new jobs vital for Nigeria’s inclusive growth’
The Economic Commission for Africa (ECA) will continue to support member states in their quest for sustainable development that promotes inclusive prosperity, economic opportunity and greater social well-being, according to Sylvain Boko, principal regional advisor on planning and statistics in the ECA’s Capacity Development Division