Research from Unleashing the Wealth in Nations (UWIN) has revealed that 70 per cent of professional investors believe blockchain and modern technology will have a positive impact on Africa over the next five years
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Ireland partners with TradeMark East Africa to boost Tanzania’s economy
Ireland has launched a new partnership worth US$1.14mn with Trademark East Africa to facilitate increased trade and improve income opportunities within Tanzania’s agriculture sector
MCC selects Benin as eligible to develop a concurrent regional compact
The Millennium Challenge Corporation (MCC) Board of Directors held its quarterly meeting on 11 December 2018 and approved Benin as eligible to develop a concurrent regional compact
UNDP estimates US$70bn annual growth through AfCFTA
The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) has estimated that if Africa increases its share of global trade from 2 to 3 per cent, it would result in an annual additional income of about US$70bn
AFRO Foundation launches pan-African cryptocurrency
AFRO Foundation has launched the AFRO token, the first pan-African cryptocurrency dedicated to growth and development in Africa