International Finance News AfDB approves $20m investment in private equity fund targeting infrastructure sector in Africa By Chris Uba 2 years ago The Board of Directors of the African Development Bank (AfDB) Group has approved an equity
International Finance News Five AfDB regional member countries set to join ADF replenishment By Chris Uba 2 years ago …The Gambia, Ghana, Liberia, Sierra Leone, Sudan plan to contribute $1m each to ADF’s next
Health/Living International Finance News APTF receives strong endorsement at AfDB Annual Meetings By Chris Uba 2 years ago The newly established African Pharmaceutical Technology Foundation (APTF) will be instrumental in propelling Africa towards
International Finance News AfDB 2023 Annual Meetings: Africa Investment Forum showcases $1.475bn in green and renewable energy deals By Chris Uba 2 years ago … current pipeline, comprises 90 deals valued at $62.9bn The Africa Investment Forum (AIF) presented
Environment International Finance News AfDB 2023 Annual Meetings: Dearth of climate finance flows “choking” Africa-Adesina By Chris Uba 2 years ago …Calls out developed nations for not honouring $100 billion-a-year pledge A lack of adequate financing
International Finance WTO: Germany provides first series of donations to Fisheries Fund, offers expertise By Chris Uba 2 years ago The government of Germany has contributed the first EUR 500,000 (approximately CHF 493,000) of a
Economy International Finance A funding squeeze has hit African region hard-IMF By Chris Uba 2 years ago Persistent global inflation and tighter monetary policies have led to higher borrowing costs for sub-Saharan
International Finance International News Banga replaces Malpass as World Bank President By Chris Uba 2 years ago The Executive Directors of the World Bank has selected Ajay Banga as President of the
Economy International Finance News South Africa unveils new ’Rand’ banknotes By Online Editor 2 years ago South Africa has unveiled new ‘Rand’ banknotes and coins, the country’s first major upgrade to
International Business International Finance Botswana President: Inclusive, sustainable trade will allow Africa to realize full potential By Chris Uba 2 years ago The WTO should work towards creating a more inclusive trading system that ensures all members