July 25, 2018//-Diseases such as cancer, heart disease and stroke are deadlier in the developing world than in rich nations.
Category: Industry
South Africa Introduces Public Service Graduate Recruitment Scheme
Pretoria, South Africa, July 24, 2018/ — The Minister for the Public Service and Administration, Ms. Ayanda Dlodlo will launch the Public Service Graduate Recruitment Scheme at the University of Johannesburg, tomorrow Wednesday, 25 July, 2018.
Ghana: Businesses and Consumers Positive on Growth, Employment Prospects
Accra, Ghana, July 24, 2018//-Businesses operating in Ghana and consumers are positive on growth and employment prospects, despite concerns about exchange rate movements.
Outlook for the Americas: A Tougher Recovery
July 23, 2018//-Economic activity in Latin America continues to recover. Following the pickup in domestic demand led by consumption in 2017, investment is finally gathering strength.
Taxes Seen Choking Struggling Timber Industry
July 19, 2018//-Manufacturers have protested increased taxes slapped on timber, paper and paperboard, saying the measures may slow down growth of the struggling sector and hurt its ambition of generating 800,000 jobs in four years.
SA Business Delegation in Angola for Trade and Investment Mission
Pretoria, South Africa, July 17, 2018/ — The South African business delegation has arrived in Luanda, Angola for a five-day Trade and Investment Mission that is led by the Deputy Minister of Trade and Industry, Mr Bulelani Magwanishe. The mission will take place from today until 21 July 2018.
Marketplace Africa Brings African-made Products to the US, Global Market
Cape Town, South Africa, July 16, 2018/ — DHL, the world’s leading international express services provider, today announced its partnership with e-commerce giant, MallforAfrica’s new platform, Marketplace Africa, to help online retailers bring African-made products to the US and global market.
Egypt-Ethiopia Tensions Ease Over Dam
July 14, 2018//-In mid-June, Ethiopia’s youthful new prime minister, Abiy Ahmed, and his host, Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi, came out of a meeting in Cairo showing an unusual optimism and mutual confidence.
Beneath Trade Clouds, China’s Transition Opens Opportunities
July 10, 2018//-Rising trade tensions with the United States should not obscure the importance of China’s progress in transforming its economy and opening its markets, according to Goldman Sachs Research’s Tim Moe.
Return of Free Trade as Kenya-Tanzania Spat Ends
July 7, 2018//-Kenyan officials have announced the end of the long-running trade dispute with Tanzania following a bilateral meeting between the two states in Dar es Salaam.