The Association of German Chambers of Commerce and Industry (DIHK) has officially opened an office in Dar es Salaam under the name of ‘AHK Services Eastern Africa Ltd,” to promote and facilitate business relations between Germany and Tanzania
Economy
African businesses continue to grow despite tough macro environment: PwC
Despite a challenging environment, with public debt approaching critical levels in some African countries and concerns over excessive reliance on oil, African businesses are expanding, said PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC), the UK-based multinational professional services network
IMF reaches staff-level agreement on Côte d’Ivoire’s debt facilities
The IMF said it reached an agreement on the third review of Côte d’Ivoires debt facilities and that the country’s performance under the lender-supported program was satisfactory in 2017
Moody's maintains negative outlook as Cape Town's water crisis looms
Moodys maintained its negative outlook on the City of Cape Town, which is battling a severe water shortage
Freedom House hopes for peaceful power transfer in Botswana
US-based NGO Freedom House said it hoped Botswanas incoming President Mokgweetsi Masisi would lead a peaceful power transfer after Ian Khamas two consecutive terms in power