Durban, South Africa, May 3, 2017/–Notwithstanding the current economic and socio-political uncertainty, numerous companies in Africa are still positive about the growth potential of the continent.
Category: Economy
President Zuma Welcomes Delegates to WEF on Africa in Durban
Pretoria, South Africa, May 3, 2017/–President Jacob Zuma extends a warm welcome to all delegates to the World Economic Forum (WEF) on Africa which is scheduled to take place in Durban from 3-5 May.
Ghana Moves Up to Fourth Position on EY Africa Attractiveness Index
3 May, 2017/–Despite having a 31.7% decline in foreign direct investment (FDI) projects in 2016, and weak growth in recent years, West Africa’s second largest economy, Ghana, remains a key FDI market.
Africa Presents a Mixed FDI picture
Johannesburg , South Africa, May 3, 2017/ — According to EY’s latest Africa Attractiveness report, heightened geopolitical uncertainty and “multispeed” growth across Africa present a mixed FDI picture for the continent. The report provides an analysis of FDI investment into Africa over the past ten years. The 2016 data shows Africa attracted 676 FDI projects, a […]
Meet the Flying Doctor Delivering Emergency Healthcare to Africa
Logistics is one of the greatest problems in global health. Often when a person becomes ill, the help they require is available somewhere but they are unable to access it in time. Many people die because they are simply in the wrong place at the wrong time.
World Economic Forum Preview: Africa – A Hub of Opportunities, Waiting to be Unlocked!
2 May 2017; The global economy is no doubt facing some major challenges. Sluggish growth, leading to stagnant global trade, subdued investment and increasing policy uncertainty world-wide, are just a few.
Coventry University Graduate Talks about Life-changing Commitment to Tackling Terrorism
Mutaru Mumuni Muqthar, graduate of Coventry’s International Terrorism masters course speaking at the University Alumni Association event at Ghana Technology University College ACCRA, Ghana, 2 May 2017,-/African Media Agency (AMA)/- A Coventry University graduate has spoken of how he stopped a young man joining ISIS with just hours to spare, and of his ongoing commitment […]
Philips Partners Kenya, UN to Advance African Healthcare Agenda
Amsterdam, Netherlands, May 2, 2017/–Royal Philips today announced its full support for a new Government of Kenya and United Nations (UN) initiative aimed at strengthening primary and community healthcare in Africa.
Ghana 60 Years On: Mobilizing for Future Through the Creation of Decent Jobs
Ghana’s President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo on Monday marked the May Day celebration at the Black Star Square in Accra urging the workers of the country to be hopeful for a bright future under his leadership.
For Middle East and North Africa Region, Reforms Can Refuel Growth Engines
Growth is slightly improving in the countries of the Middle East and North Africa region, largely driven by higher oil prices and improved export prospects, says the IMF’s latest regional economic assessment.