The United States expects to “celebrate independence” from COVID-19 by Independence Day (July 4), when vaccines will have been made available to all adults. But for many developing countries and emerging markets, the end of the crisis is a long way off. As we show in a report for...
The human was born free and has been free to do business to make a living. However, during this process, society expects compliance with certain standards and regulations to ensure the smooth flow of usual activities and socio-economic norms. The society also expects a certain kickback from the people...
Africa’s Global Bank, United Bank for Africa (UBA) Plc, has announced its audited financial results for the half-year ended June 30, 2022 - recording double-digit growth across key income lines as well as significant progress in contributions from its subsidiaries.
At the end of the year’s first two quarters, the...
Certainly, it can be described as an irreversible historical landmark as United States President Joseph R. Biden Jr. and his administration are set to renew their commitments and hold discussions relating to the global economy, democracy and governance, climate change, health and security, women, youth, and education during the...
On March 20, Russian President Vladimir Putin spoke at the International Parliamentary Conference Russia – Africa in a Multipolar World, held in Moscow under the auspices of the State Duma of the Russian Federal Assembly. "This conference is undoubtedly important in the context of the continued development of Russia's...
Partner AfCFTA to provide financing for SMEs
United Bank for Africa (UBA) Plc. and the Pan African Payment and Settlement System (PAPSS) have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to facilitate settlements of cross-border transactions on the continent.
The MoU was signed by both organisations on the sidelines of the...
Africa has the potential to play a leading role in global energy demand over the next few decades, given the right policy clarity and economic stability in the region.
This was the major view from Tullow at the just-ended Africa Oil Week 2023 in Cape Town, South Africa. Chief Executive...
Agilitee Africa, a South African-based green solutions provider, is seeking to break into Ghana’s nascent automobile market, with its eco-friendly smart solutions to emerging challenges posed by fossil-fuel-powered vehicle use.
With the global automobile industry now faced with ending the era of fossil-fuel-powered vehicles by 2040, Agilitee Africa says it...
African leaders have their work cut out to make the continental free trade area a success. Wikimedia Commons
Most economists see structural transformation as one of the main routes to Africa’s sustainable development. What it means is changing the share of agriculture, manufacturing and services in an economy. It is...
