Hapag-Lloyd and German carrier Deutsche Afrika-Linien (DAL) have signed a framework agreement under which Hapag-Lloyd will acquire the container liner business of DAL
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Investors predict Africa’s internet economy is set to boom

One in four professional investors believe the African internet economy will double by 2025. (Image source: Adobe Stock)
Professional investors are forecasting strong growth in the value of Africa’s internet economy with mobile phones central to the expansion
Sabre extends agreement with InterGuide
Sabre Corporation, a leading software and technology provider that powers the global travel industry and, InterGuide Air Service, a Lagos-based travel company, have extended their partnership with a long-term agreement
Africa is the place to invest: US congressional delegation

Delegation members expressed strong support for the African Development Bank’s priorities and appreciation of its development impact
During his tour of a tour of three West African countries, United States Congressman Gregory Meeks has warned that the US will only be part of the future if it invests in Africa now
UK provides concessional financing alongside InfraCredit to mobilise pension and insurance investments
The UK is providing up to approximately US$11.2mn of concessional aid to reduce the risk for pension and insurance funds to invest in energy access projects, and support Nigeria’s COP26 commitments