The report recognises mitigating steps government has already taken, and this forecast assumes the authorities will take additional health and economic policy measures to mitigate negative impacts. (Image source: Jorge Cancela/Flickr)
Notwithstanding Tanzania’s strong growth performance in 2019, its economy will also suffer the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic and global economic crisis, according to a World Bank report
The aim is to accelerate the economy’s productive capacity. (Image source: Aloysius/Pixabay)
Sub-Saharan Africa’s policies should focus on increasing agricultural output and strengthening households’ ability to withstand shocks, crucial for reducing inequalities while boosting economic growth and jobs, according to International Monetary Fund (IMF)
The aim is to help boost African SMEs sectors. (Image source: UN Women/Flickr)
Ecobank Group has partnered with Google to help African SMEs equip with the necessary digital skills for the rapidly evolving business world
On the positive side, there was increased activity from domestic investors. (Image source: Alex Strachan/Pixabay)
African equity capital markets activities have seen a downward trajectory over the past three years as major economies in the continent are faced with fiscal challenges due to growing debt levels and slow economic growth, according to data presented by the PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) Nigeria 2019 African Capital Market Watch
Of these figures, portfolio investments at US$4.3bn took the lead. (Image source: Robert Owen-Wahl/Pixabay)
Capital importation, comprising Foreign Direct Investment (FDI), portfolio investments and other investments into Nigeria increased to US$5.9bn in Q1 from US$3.8bn in the Q4 2019
The Carmix 3.5TT is renowned for its robust performance in concrete mixing. (Image source: Carmix)
Genuine Volvo Parts are specifically developed, tested and approved to get the very best results from your Volvo machine. (Image source: Volvo CE)
The transaction will give TotalEnergies an interest in hydropower projects in Uganda, Rwanda and Malawi
The project carries an estimated total cost of US$12bn. (Image source: The Republic of Ghana Presidency)
The initiative was unveiled at a meeting at the UIA head office. (Image source: UIA)
Agreement supports solar PV, grid upgrades, and commercial energy access in Nigeria
Dragan Krznaric, business director for Middle East and Africa at CASE Construction Equipment at the company's stand at bauma.
Sany keen on Africa (Image source: Sany)
African Development Bank backs €26.5m (appox. US$29mn) Sokodé solar plant to boost Togo’s renewable energy capacity. (Image source: African Development Bank)
Minister Mohamed Ould Khaled announces shift to privatised power generation model at Invest in African Energy Forum. (Image source: Energy Capital & Power)
