Latest report has revealed Africa’s top 10 most attractive investment destinations as well as 10 worst destinations in the continent, Business Focus reports. Botswana is the most attractive economy for investments flowing into the African continent, according to the latest Africa Investment Index 2016 by Quantum Global’s independent research arm,
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North Korean leader Kim Jong-un has warned the US he is ready to launch a “super-mighty preemptive strike”. State media launched the broadside as the ongoing war of words between Pyongyang and Washington DC continued. The announcement ominously warned the regime would “reduce America to ashes” and added: “Don’t mess with
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A United Nations official said on Wednesday 82 aid workers had been killed in South Sudan's civil war and the number of its citizens displaced by the fighting now stands at 3.5 million. Two years after its much celebrated birth as an independent state, South Sudan plunged into conflict in
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Joining hands with Americans across the nation, Patriotic Millionaires marched on Saturday to demand that President Trump release his taxes. At a time when trust in the American government is at an all-time low, President Trump is creating more hostility and more distrust. "I believe our government has important responsibilities
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The Middle East Africa (MEA) region has become increasingly important for the majority of global Fortune 500 companies, according to a new report released by Infomineo, a global business research company specialising in Africa and the Middle East. The report focuses on multinationals looking at entering, or already present, in
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The world economy seems to be gaining momentum, according the chief economist of the International Monetary Fund. Writing in the IMF's new World Economic Outlook, Maurice Obstfeldt said "we could be at a turning point". The report forecasts global growth this year of 3.5%, up from 3.1% predicted in 2016.
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A latest study has indicated that Africa’s elephant population has fallen by a massive 30% since 2007. The shocking revelation is contained in a country-by-country analysis conducted by SafariBookings.com to gain a better understanding of the rapid decline in Africa’s elephant population. Since 2007, elephants have been in severe decline,
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Shell has admitted for the first time it dealt with a convicted money-launderer when negotiating access to a vast oil field in Nigeria. It comes after emails were published showing Shell negotiated with Dan Etete, who was later convicted of money laundering in a separate case. Shell and an Italian
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Following weeks of public nominations from across the continent and its Diaspora, the final nominees for the much-anticipated New African Woman Awards 2017 have been announced. The awards, in their second edition are organized by the New African Woman magazine. Uganda’s Rhoda Peace Tumusiime has made it to the list
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United Bank for Africa (UBA), Africa’s Global Bank operating in 19 African countries, has announced the promotion of 3,000 staff members, reinforcing its commitment to human capital investment and career progression despite the current challenging operating circumstances. Promotions were made across UBA’s global network. In a letter written on Monday,
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