MOROCCO GOVT. APPROVED US$7.6BILLION FUND FOR CONSTRUCTION OF 17 PROJECTS

MOROCCO GOVT. APPROVED US$7.6BILLION FUND FOR CONSTRUCTION OF 17 PROJECTS

Morocco’s National Investment Commission on Wednesday announced it approved 17 projects with a combined budget of MAD 76.7 billion ($7.6 billion).

In a meeting chaired by Head of Government Aziz Akhannouch, the investment commission also approved four amendments to existing agreements.

According to a statement, the projects hold “immense economic

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HOW ANALYSTS SEEK REFORM TO ATTRACT INVESTMENT FOR NIGERIA INFRASTRUCTURE

HOW ANALYSTS SEEK REFORM TO ATTRACT INVESTMENT FOR NIGERIA INFRASTRUCTURE

As we all know, investment in infrastructure is vital as it creates so many opportunities that can transform a country.

With that in mind, Lagos-based investment and research firm Afrinvest West Africa Limited has released it’s report on attracting investment for the nation infrastructural development.

According to Analysts at Afrinvest

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CEO, GHANA INFRASTRUCTURE INVESTMENT FUND WILL SPEAK DURING FIDIC COVID-19 WEBINAR SERIES

CEO, GHANA INFRASTRUCTURE INVESTMENT FUND WILL SPEAK DURING FIDIC COVID-19 WEBINAR SERIES

Solomon Asamoah, CEO, Ghana Infrastructure Investment Fund will be speaking during the FIDIC COVID-19 Webinar Series – on “Clients, investors and developers’ perspectives on the fragility of the construction and infrastructure sector”.  Mr Solomon Asamoah is a seasoned professional in Africa’s Infrastructure investment space.

VENUE: Zoom Webinar

DATE: May

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HOW CHINA EXPENSIVE BET ON AFRICA HAS FAILED

HOW CHINA EXPENSIVE BET ON AFRICA HAS FAILED

As the novel pandemic keeps spreading, China’s commercial activities in Africa has seriously been affected.

The prospects for China-funded projects look bleak as the prices of oil, copper and minerals found in Africa have plunged in the global economic meltdown. China is now facing growing pressure to forgive the tens

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AFRICA DEVELOPMENT BANK APPROVED FINANCING PROGRAM FOR DESCOs

AFRICA DEVELOPMENT BANK APPROVED FINANCING PROGRAM FOR DESCOs

Sub-Saharan Africa need funds for electricity production but will financial providers stop worrying about political, regulatory and administrative barriers?

Sub-Saharan Africa’s energy systems face an enormous challenge due to low electricity generated. This has made Africa Development Bank (AfDB) to approve an innovative multinational financing program for Distributed Energy Service …

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CENTRAL BANK OF LIBERIA TO LAUNCH NEW ECONOMIC FORUM SERIES

CENTRAL BANK OF LIBERIA TO LAUNCH NEW ECONOMIC FORUM SERIES

Central Bank of Liberia (CBL) to create public awareness among key CBL stakeholders with new economic forum series.

Central Bank of Liberia (CBL) is making plans to launch a new economic forum series. This series will help Economic forums to have a dialogue on topical domestic and global economic issues.…

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ETHIOPIAN AIRLINE SIGN DEAL WITH GHANA GOVERNMENT

ETHIOPIAN AIRLINE SIGN DEAL WITH GHANA GOVERNMENT

Ghana sign deal with Ethiopian Airline to establish a national airline in Accra.

Ethiopian Airline has sign a deal with Ghana government to establish a national airline in Accra. The deal is a joint investment from the Ghanaian government, the private sector, and the Ethiopian airline.

According to the deal, …

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INVESTORS TO INVEST IN CBE TREASURY-BILLS

INVESTORS TO INVEST IN CBE TREASURY-BILLS

Central bank of Egypt (CBE) to offer 23 investors treasury bills (T-bills).

Over twenty-nine foreign and domestic investors has offer to invest in the Central bank of Egypt (CBE) treasury bills (T-bills). The T-bill which was issued out this week will allow bank to subscribe with a minimum of US$100,000.…

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ETHIOPIA’S ABIY AHMED VISITS ALIBABA GROUP IN CHINA

ETHIOPIA’S ABIY AHMED VISITS ALIBABA GROUP IN CHINA

Prime minister Abiy Ahmed visits Alibaba to build strategic relationship

Prime minister Abiy Ahmed visits Alibaba Group – the e-commerce giant, in Hangzhou. In fact, both leaders are building a relationship that will see Alibaba support Ethiopia’s Development. 

More so, Jack Ma commends PM Abiy’s reforms in Ethiopia, confirming that

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ECOWAS and UEMOA PRIORITISES INVESTMENTS IN TRANSPORT AND ENERGY SECTOR

ECOWAS and UEMOA PRIORITISES INVESTMENTS IN TRANSPORT AND ENERGY SECTOR

ECOWAS and UEMOA plan to prioritise mostly investments in transport and energy sectors.

At a recent European External Investment Plan meeting in Accra, Ghana; the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) and West African Economic and Monetary Union (UEMOA) said; it wishes to prioritise investments in the transport and …

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CHINA AND ETHIOPIA TO LAUNCH SATELLITE

CHINA AND ETHIOPIA TO LAUNCH SATELLITE

Delegates from Ethiopia inspects a satellite under development in China.

As part of plans for Ethiopia to launch satellite, Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed inspects a 70kg Multi-Spectral Remote Sensing Satellite ETRSS-1 under development in China. In fact, the satellite is currently under development in partnership with China Academy of Space

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ZIMBABWE TRADE TO INCREASE WITH BITC INVESTMENT

ZIMBABWE TRADE TO INCREASE WITH BITC INVESTMENT

Botswana Investment and Trade centre to increase trade with Zimbabwe from US$30 million to US$105 million.

Trade is an important commodity when it comes to Economic growth. This is why the Botswana Investment and Trade centre (BITC) is targeting opportunities in Zimbabwe.

BITC plans to increase trade with Zimbabwe from …

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SOUTH AFRICA PLANS JOINT INVESTMENT PROJECT WITH IRAN

SOUTH AFRICA PLANS JOINT INVESTMENT PROJECT WITH IRAN

Plans are in motion for South Africa and Iran Joint investment project.

South Africa is set to enhance economic cooperation and carrying out joint investment projects in various fields with Iran. This remark was made during a conference on foreign investment opportunities in the southern Province of Hormuzgan.

Mazwi Khumalo …

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EGYPT’s OPEN ECONOMY RESULTS IN MORE GERMAN PARTNERSHIP

EGYPT’s OPEN ECONOMY RESULTS IN MORE GERMAN PARTNERSHIP

Germany and Egypt to partner more because of Egypt’s open economy and policies.

Egypt’s open economy progress is commendable says Germany. This is according to Thomas Bareiß; German’s parliamentary state secretary at the Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Energy BMWi bund.

To further strengthen mutual links …

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BEST COUNTRIES TO INVEST IN AFRICA 2019

BEST COUNTRIES TO INVEST IN AFRICA 2019

RMB  gives report on best countries to invest in Africa for 2019

Many investors are in search of the best countries to invest in Africa; as Africa is fast rising to become a very fertile investment destination. The continent is in dire need of roads, rails, ports, airports, power grids …

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NIGERIA SIGN MoU WITH JAPAN ON INFRASTRUCTURE INVESTMENT

NIGERIA SIGN MoU WITH JAPAN ON INFRASTRUCTURE INVESTMENT

Nigeria and Japan sign MoU on Infrastructure Investment.

For the promotion of quality infrastructure investment between Nigeria and Japan, both countries have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU). Representing both countries for the MoU signing in Abuja was Nigeria’s minister of transportation Rotimi Amaechi and Japan’s State Minister of Land, …

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NIGERIA POWER SECTOR TO GET US$35BN FROM ECOWAS

NIGERIA POWER SECTOR TO GET US$35BN FROM ECOWAS

ECOWAS set to invest US$35BN into Nigeria power sector because it is a major provider of natural gas to other countries.

The Nigeria power sector has been getting reviews from international communities, investors and experts in the energy sector according to ECOWAS president, to invest in the country power sector …

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