Malaika will open doors to the first library at Kalebuka in DR Congo in March 2016
Economy
‘Africa sole continent likely to achieve double-digit economic growth by 2025’

Rapid urbanisation could lead to several Africans living and working in large cities. (Image source: PaulSaad/Flickr)
Africa is set to become the second fastest growing continent by 2025, with GDP set to touch US$4.5 trillion
How the technology sector is reviving Kenya’s GDP

Mobile technology is important in Kenya with 82 per cent of the population owning a mobile phone. (Image source: John_Wollwerth)
The word ‘economy’ has connotations of big business, office-based industry and online-based markets
IFC issues South Africa’s first green bond for climate-friendly initiatives

The IFC bond will be used for investments in renewable energy and environment-friendly initiatives. (Image source: JimHammer/Flickr)
World Bank group IFC has issued a green bond worth US$71mn for climate-friendly investments in emerging markets
Genesis Energy wins 2015 Nigeria Entrepreneur Award

Jasper Ogbonna, executive vice-president of investments at Genesis Energy Group present at the awards ceremony. (Image source: Genesis Energy)
Genesis Energy has won the 2015 Nigeria Entrepreneur Award in the category of an “Organisation making a difference in Nigeria”