Pretoria, South Africa, December 6, 2018/ — The Deputy Minister of Trade and Industry, Bulelani Magwanishe has received the assurance of the Tunisian businesspeople that they are keen and committed to the establishment of the joint South Africa-Tunisia Business Council with the aim of stimulating trade and investment between the two countries.
Category: Economy
China and United States to Battle for Influence in African Infrastructure Lending
Johannesburg, South Africa, December 5, 2018 – New research from global law firm Baker McKenzie with data provider IJGlobal shows that development finance lending from state-backed institutions is the most important component of infrastructure funding in sub-Saharan Africa.
Reviving Grocery Retail: Six Imperatives
December 5, 2018//-In the United States, Western Europe, and Africa, many traditional grocery retailers are seeing their sales and margins fall—and things could get even worse.
New Weather Analytics Sharpen Predictions for Farmers, Others
December 5, 2018ACRE ‘s analytics solution for agriculture, is growing!
Moving the Africa Free Trade Area Agreement Ahead with Quick Win Solutions
Kigali, Rwanda, December 5, 2018/ — A total of 44 African nations signed the landmark African Continental Free Trade agreement earlier this year, with only 12 out of the required 22 countries ratifying the accord, but policy makers say there is time enough – and practical solutions – to move the process ahead.
UNCTAD: Global Merchandise Exports Could Hit 10.4% By the End of This Year
Geneva, Switzerland, December 5, 2018 – Global merchandise exports could grow by 10.4% this year, hitting almost $19.6 trillion, according to data published today in the 2018 UNCTAD Handbook of Statistics, which is marking its 50th anniversary.
Marriott Opens First Hotel in Middle East and Africa in South Africa’s City
Dubai, United Arab Emirates, December 5, 2018/ — AC Hotels by Marriott, Marriott International’s European-inspired lifestyle brand, today announced the opening of AC Hotel Cape Town Waterfront marking the debut of the brand in Middle East and Africa.
Boosting Harvests Worldwide By Sharing U.S. Innovations
December 4, 2018//-Yuri Tarai returned to his berry farm in Moldova in September with new ideas for selling his blueberries — strategies he learned during a two-week horticulture training program at Ohio State University.
AviaDev Europe Returns to Valencia Next Year
December 4, 2018//-Turismo Valencia, Ajuntament de Valencia, Region of Valencia and Aeroporto Castellon confirmed AviaDev Europe will return to Valencia in 2019.
Ghana Currency Hits GH¢4.98 Against US Dollar
Accra, Ghana, December 4, 2018//-Ghana currency known as cedi (GH¢) is now two pesewas away from hitting the dreaded GH¢5 mark per a dollar.