Youth unemployment has posed socio and economic threats and growth stagnation across the globe. In South Africa, concerns are on the rise on how to address both the increased growth of this demographic and how to sufficiently address their demands in a manner that is sustainable.
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Intra-continental Trade Expansion to Take Centre Stage in New Focus Report on Africa
A new focus report, produced by Oxford Business Group (OBG) in partnership with the Africa Economic Zones Organisation (AEZO), will explore the potential that the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) holds as a driver of intra-regional trade by linking local markets.
Zambia’s New President Ramps Up Reforms
Zambia’s newly elected president is wasting no time in targeting economic and security reforms, and clamping down on corruption, he tells international media.
Autochek Acquires ROAM Africa’s Online Car Platforms Cheki Kenya, Cheki Uganda
Lagos, Nigeria. Autochek, the automotive technology company facilitating auto financing across Africa and ROAM Africa (Ringier One Africa Media) have entered into an agreement for Autochek to acquire automotive marketplaces Cheki Kenya and Cheki Uganda, as Autochek expands further into the African market.
Seidu Agongo: Raising Next-generation Entrepreneurial Giants to Relieve Gov’t of Unemployment Burden
Accra, Ghana//-Ghana is blessed with immense talent in all sectors of life. The country has produced world greats in almost every sector, including in the areas of governance and leadership, the arts and entertainment, sports and entrepreneurship.
Intra-African Trade Fair 2021 Canvasses For Kenyan Participants
Nairobi, Kenya: – Kenya hosted a Country Roadshow to raise awareness about the substantial benefits of attending the second Intra-African Trade Fair (IATF2021).
Africa CEO Forum Unveils Agenda of its Special Digital Edition
The AFRICA CEO FORUM is hosting a special digital edition from 28 to 30 September 2021 based on a central theme: “A new world coming: How can Africa and its private sector navigate the change?”
Ghana Receives $1 Billion from IMF to Boost Economic Recovery
Accra, Ghana//-Ghana has received the equivalent of $1 billion from the International Monetary Fund (IMF).
Mauritius Pins Its Hopes On the East
With its economy hit hard by Covid and dents to its reputation for financial probity, Mauritius needs to reinvent itself. High hopes are being pinned on relations with China and India.
IFC Invests Record $10.4 Billion In Private Sector Dev’t in Africa and the Middle East
Nairobi, Kenya//—IFC provided record financing in fiscal year 2021 in the Middle East and Africa to help thousands of small businesses access finance, connect people and businesses to reliable digital infrastructure, trade and services, and help to meet critical health needs amid the COVID-19 pandemic.