A recent survey by Jacana Partners has revealed that 70 per cent of African diasporan MBA students from Western business schools said they would return to work in Africa after graduation
Finance
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
Indian investment into Zambia exceeds US$3 billion

Foreign investment into Zambia is fueling economic growth in the countrys capital of Lusaka. (Image source: Michael Dr Gumtau)
Indian foreign direct investment (FDI) to Zambia has surpassed US$3bn, according to Zambian justice minister Wynter Kabimba
Standard Chartered Bank Zambia in expansion project

Standard Chartered Bank recently opened its Jacaranda branch in Ndola to enhance its customer service on the Copperbelt. (Image source: Canadian Pacific)
Standard Chartered Bank Zambia is set to invest more than US$2.8mn to expand its footprint in Zambia, according to information obtained from the financial institution
DEG invests in first Ethiopia private equity fund
Deutsche Investitions und Entwicklungsgesellschaft mbH (DEG) has announced a US$10mn investment in Schulze Global Ethiopia Growth and Transformation Fund I