Orange, Google team up to offer mobile Internet package in Africa, Middle East

Orange and Google announced a new partnership to offer mobile Internet access across all areas covered by Orange MEA footprint. With the combined strengths of Orange’s mobile network and Google’s mobile applications, the partnership will offer customers an all-inclusive digital communications package adapted to youth and others that desire the latest smartphone technology. Read More »

USAID holds pre-harvest event in southern Ghana

The first annual Southern Ghana Agribusiness Pre-Harvest Event, hosted by the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) and the Ghana Grains Council, was held to discuss agricultural issues in the region. The event was attended by a wide variety of people with interests in the agricultural business in Ghana, including farmers, agro input dealers and processors. Read More »

Applications open for 2016 Anzisha Prize for young African entrepreneurs

The African Leadership Academy (ALA) and the MasterCard Foundation are now accepting applications for the 2016 Anzisha Prize for African entrepreneurs younger than 22. Twelve finalists will be selected for the prize, with the grand prize winner earning $25,000, the first runner-up getting $15,000, the second runner-up receiving $12,500 and the others earning $2,500 each. Read More »

Micoperi partners with Quantum Power on construction of Tema natural gas facility

Quantum Power recently selected Micoperi as the EPC contractor for its upcoming Tema liquefied natural gas facility in Ghana. Construction of the facility is set to begin in 2016. Upon completion, the facility will provide up to 2,000 MW of power generation. Quantum Power is working with Ghana's national gas aggregator the Ghana National Petroleum Corporation on this project. Read More »

Centurion Law Group launches pro-bono business mentorship program in Cameroon

Centurion Law Group has started a new pro bono initiative to help startups and small- to- medium-sized businesses. The Centurion Business Mentorship Program will offer legal and business advice, covering labor, tax and customs issues. The pilot program will begin in Cameroon. The program is designed for any entrepreneur desiring more knowledge about launching a successful company. Read More »

IMF deputy managing director visits, discusses economy of Côte D'Ivoire

Mitsuhiro Furusawa discussed his visit and meeting with President Alassane Dramane Ouattara. Furusawa praised the country's increase in pro-poor spending and its changes in the distribution of cocoa and coffee revenue in order to change farmers' stakes. However, Furusawa noted that there were still high numbers of unemployment, poverty and inequality in the nation. Read More »

African Development Bank hires new senior policy advisor

The African Development Bank recently hired Kevin Urama as its senior policy advisor on Inclusive and Green Growth. Urama's new responsibilities are to lead the bank's efforts in matters involving energy, climate change, natural resource management and agriculture. He will also aid the Senior Management Coordination Committee. Urama previously worked for Quantum Global. Read More »

First Oxford Business Forum Africa emphasizes “unreasonable Africa”

The first Oxford Business Forum Africa will soon hold sessions themed “Unreasonable Africa” to encourage people to discover unique solutions and opportunities on the continent. The goal of the forum is to encourage business people in Africa to act on their bold visions for the future. Africa is expected to be one of the greatest worldwide economic powers in the near future. Read More »

ECA meeting focuses on sustainable industrialization in Africa

Environmentally-friendly industrialization is the topic of "Green Economy to Speed Up Industrialization in North Africa," an ICE organized by the ECA. This is the 31st gathering. Nassim Oulmane, acting director of the ECA office in North Africa, said one of the main topics of conversation at the meeting would be how a green economy can make industrialization in African happen faster. Read More »

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