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The National Tourist Board of Sierra Leone

Lily Sawyer — Tue, 17 Dec 2024 07:28:36 +0000

Comprising rich cultural heritage and stunning landscapes, Sierra Leone’s tourism sector, with support from the government, is poised to become a key driver of economic growth for the country.

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Malawi Investment and Trade Centre (MITC) : Spotlight

Editorial Team — Sun, 24 Jul 2022 22:00:47 +0000

A land of untapped opportunity, we peel back the layers on the investment potential of the ‘Warm Heart of Africa’.

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Hostex : Driving the Hospitality Industry’s Economic Recovery

Lindiwe Sangweni-Siddo — Fri, 08 Jul 2022 00:00:00 +0000

Change in transformation and gender equality in tourism will deliver economic growth. We find out more with Lindiwe Sangweni-Siddo, COO of City Lodge Hotel Group, Chair of TTCSA (Tourism Transformation Council of SA), and Show Ambassador for
Hostex 2022.

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Botswana Investment and Trade Centre (BITC) : Spotlight

Ed Budds — Sun, 05 Jun 2022 14:11:00 +0000

An overview of Botswana’s industries and the state of the financial sector as it pursues continued economic growth.

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Lesotho Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI) : Spotlight

Jack Salter — Thu, 24 Mar 2022 21:59:20 +0000

In line with its socio-economic development, Lesotho is catalysing a conducive business environment. We discover more about industry in the country.

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Eswatini Investment and Trade Promotion Authority (EIPA) : Spotlight

Editorial Team — Wed, 24 Nov 2021 21:56:42 +0000

Unveiling Eswatini as a nexus of trade and investment in pursuit of diversification on the global commerce landscape.

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Building Africa’s Mobile Economy

Editorial Team — Fri, 30 Jul 2021 00:00:00 +0000

In recent years, the advent of mobile money services across the continent has enjoyed explosive growth. We explore the trends and major players behind Africa’s booming digital infrastructure.

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How Upskilling Will Help African Businesses Thrive Post-COVID

Dan Tesnjak — Fri, 28 May 2021 00:00:00 +0000

With businesses seeking to recover from COVID-19’s disruptive impact, Dan Tesnjak, Vice President EMEA & APAC, Degreed, believes upskilling is vital for Africa’s digital industry.

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East African Business Council (EABC) : Business in East Africa

Alfie Wilson — Mon, 24 May 2021 22:06:50 +0000

East Africa’s industrial landscape is at the centre of ongoing reforms designed to expedite intra-African trade and unify a stable, competitive and prosperous haven for trade and investment.

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The Role of Banks in a Post-COVID World

Kweku Bedu-Addo — Fri, 26 Mar 2021 00:00:00 +0000

As the world continues to adapt to a ‘new normal’ brought about by the COVID-19 pandemic, what does the future hold for financial institutions?

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South Africa : Business Insight

Editorial Team — Fri, 26 Mar 2021 00:00:00 +0000

We examine South Africa and explore how the country will recover tourism and agriculture in the years following COVID-19.

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Driving Economic Growth by Empowering the African Workforce

Editorial Team — Wed, 06 Jan 2016 00:00:00 +0000

Africa is sitting on a largely untapped pool of resources, which means the continent has the potential to drive economic growth, according to Samsung Africa.

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EY FDI Attractiveness Report : It’s Time for North Africa

Editorial Team — Thu, 03 Dec 2015 00:00:00 +0000

On the fifth anniversary of the EY FDI attractiveness survey in Africa, the previously dominant South and West sharing their prosperity with the wider world far more evenly than before.

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Unlocking the Trade Potential of a Continent on the Move

Editorial Team — Thu, 01 Oct 2015 00:00:00 +0000

President Obama’s heralding of Africa as a continent ‘on the move’ highlights a region characterised by economic growth and where business is playing a positive role in lifting millions of people from poverty.

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Africa to Leapfrog into New Prosperity

Editorial Team — Tue, 01 Sep 2015 00:00:00 +0000

In the wake of US President's recent visit to the continent, African nations have been urged to seize opportunity in order to drive economic growth that will leave a lasting impact on organisations, countries and its citizens.

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SA v Nigeria: Africa’s Economic Power Struggle

Editorial Team — Thu, 06 Aug 2015 00:00:00 +0000

After years of riding the continental crest of a wave in a battle to become sub-Sahara's leading economy, more challenging times now require an era of collaboration

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Oxfam Report : Multinational Companies Threaten African Economic Outlook

Editorial Team — Wed, 03 Jun 2015 00:00:00 +0000

A new Oxfam report claims that Africa was “cheated out of US$11 billion in 2010”, this is equivalent to more than six times the amount needed to deliver universal primary healthcare in the Ebola affected countries of Sierra Leone, Liberia, Guinea and Guinea Bissau.

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Bridging the African Infrastructure Gap: Politics or PPPs?

Editorial Team — Wed, 22 Apr 2015 00:00:00 +0000

Craig Metherell of RisCura discusses the African infrastructure gap; an issue which is not just limited to less developed regions of the continent.

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Made in Ethiopia

Editorial Team — Tue, 31 Mar 2015 00:00:00 +0000

When identifying who rules the roost in East Africa, look no further than Ethiopia; a country with business opportunities abound, and vast potential to still unlock.

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Global Megatrends Will Drive Growth Opportunities in the Real Estate Industry Across the African Continent, Says PwC

Editorial Team — Fri, 20 Mar 2015 00:00:00 +0000

Ilse French, Real Estate Leader for PwC Africa says that African real estate has unique drivers for growth

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