The Africa Trade Forum 2018, set to take place on 2-3 November 2018 in Lagos, will discuss the process for realising the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA)
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SEZs are crucial in reviving manufacturing in South Africa: Dube TradePort CEO
Dube Tradeport CEO Hamish Erskine said Special Economic Zones (SEZs) are key in reviving the manufacturing sector and creating sustainable jobs
MDXI achieves Microsoft Gold Centre certification
MDXI, a leading full-scale data centre provider in West Africa, has attained the Gold Data Centre certification from Microsoft
Abu Dhabi and Sierra Leone deepen bilateral ties
Julius Maada Bio, President of Sierra Leone, has met the deputy minister of foreign affairs for the UAE Yakoub Yusuf Alfu-Salim at State House and discussed plans to strengthen bilateral ties
GCF approves three AfDB proposals worth more than US$110mn
The Board of the Green Climate Fund (GCF) has approved funding for three proposals from the African Development Bank (AfDB) totalling more than US$110mn