The World Bank says the service sector could create more jobs in the MENA region. (Image source: World Bank Photo Collection/Flickr)
Investments in digital technologies could potentially lead to a growth in service sector jobs in major Middle East and North African cities, according to the World Bank
Libya aims to boost its agricultural activities to meet the sustainable development goals. (Image source: Carsten ten Brink/Flickr)
The UN’s Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) has concluded a 10-day training programme to officers of Libyan Ministry of Agriculture, Animal and Marine Wealth, aiming to strengthen national capacities in Libya’s agricultural sector
This partnership aims to support developmental agenda of micro, small and medium-sized enterprises, young men and women entrepreneurs in Africa. (Image source: DFID - UK Department for International Development/Flickr)
The European Investment Bank (EIB), the EU Bank and the International Monetary Fund (IMF) have signed a letter of understanding to promote sustainable economic development, financial stability and inclusive growth in Africa
Lagos is Africas largest city with about 21mn resident. (Image source: Clara Sanchiz/Flickr)
The UKs Department for International Development said LED-maker Low Energy Designs Limited will install about 40,000 LED streetlights in Lagos over the next four years
SunTrust Bank Nigeria opened the countrys first branchless bank in 2016. (Image source: Adobe Stock)
SunTrust Bank Nigeria was granted the ISO/IEC 20071:2013 and Payment card industry data security standard (PCIDSS) certifications for its standards on data security
The ISO/IEC 20071:2013 certification was granted by the Professional Evaluation and Certification Board (PECB) Canada while the PCIDSS certification was given by African consulting firm Digital Jewels.
The banks certifications show its strength in the area of information security.
African banks, spurred by the runaway success of payment servicem-pesa, have been scrambling to gain market share as an increasing number of Africans turn online for smaller payments.
Africas growing population and economy, boosted by income levels, has encouraged banks to expand their reach through low-cost methods such as digital banking in a continent which is still underbanked.
SunTrust opened Nigerias first branchless bank two years ago.
Genuine Volvo Parts are specifically developed, tested and approved to get the very best results from your Volvo machine. (Image source: Volvo CE)
The project carries an estimated total cost of US$12bn. (Image source: The Republic of Ghana Presidency)
The transaction will give TotalEnergies an interest in hydropower projects in Uganda, Rwanda and Malawi. (Image source: Adobe Stock)
Bobcat has included additional features to enhance the visibility around the machines. (Image source: Bobcat)
By localizing production, Stellantis is contributing to job creation, skill development, and technology transfer in Egypt. (Image source: Stellantis)
Caterpillar is now focusing on its next 100 years. (Image source: Caterpillar)
Each of the 10 mtu gensets has a rated power of 2,500kW and an operational lifetime of up to 84,000 hours before needing major overhaul. (Image source: Rolls-Royce)
The project is a continuation of the two earlier phases of the Road Infrastructure Modernisation Programme. (Image source: AfDB)
ArcelorMittal indicated a weak domestic market for Long steel products. (Image source: Adobe Stock)
Both projects will deliver essential power, energy, and ancillary services to Eskom through 15-year Power Purchase Agreements. (Image source: AMEA Power)
