Quantum Global Research named Morocco the most attractive economy for investment in Africa citing an improving economy, increased foreign direct investment and external debt levels among others
Finance
Fintech helps in digital transformation in Rwanda
The International Conference on Responsible and Inclusive Finance was held in Kigali on 21 March. (Image source: Oradian)
Speakers at the International Conference on Responsible and Inclusive Finance (ICRIF) backed Rwandan microfinance institutions (MFIs) to adopt fintech solutions to cut costs and improve lending quality
Moody's changes outlook on South Africa to stable, halts further downgrade
Ramaphosa succeeded Zuma promising to tackle corruption and improve the economy. (Image source: GovernmentZA/Flickr)
Moodys on Friday maintained South Africas sovereign rating and changed its outlook to "stable" on the expectation that transparency in government functioning would improve under the new President Cyril Ramaphosa
AfDB pledges full support towards success of continental free trade area
Through the African continental free trade area, many African countries are allowing the free flow of goods and services between its members. (Image source: World Bank Photo Collection/Flickr)
The African Development Bank (AfDB) celebrates with Africa and pledges its full support to achieve the success of the recently launched continental free trade area, as part of its strategy to integrate Africa
Manufacturers Association of Nigeria supports govt move to shun AfCFTA
President Muhammadu Buhari with drew from the AfCFTA after pressure from labour unions. (Image source: European Parliament/Flickr)
The Manufacturers Association of Nigeria said it supports the governments move to not sign the agreement establishing the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA)