Microsoft YouthSpark, a worldwide initiative to provide economic opportunities for 300mn young people over the next three years, has been rolled out across Africa
Economy
South Africa is the place for making investments, says research
South Africa has been named as the highest rated economy and the best place for business investments on the African continent by firm Grant Thornton
Zambia driving towards sustainable growth following US$750 million Eurobond
Zambia is expected to experience robust growth as a result of the recently issued US$750mn Eurobond, according to Standard Chartered Bank
World Bank projects five per cent growth for Kenya's economy
Kenya’s economy will grow at an average of four per cent and attain a strength of five per cent subject to the outcome of the March 2013 election, the World Bank has stated in a new report
African Union and US meet to discuss increased investment
US Secretary of State, Hillary Clinton, and African Union chair, Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma, have held a series of meetings in Washington, with private sector economic growth forming a key focal point