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‘Botswana’s economy to excel despite challenges’

Botswana expects its economy to grow over and above advanced economies in the globe, amid global uncertainties that continue to dent the landlocked Southern Africa 

Nigeria raises debt profile by US$1.4b to US$9.3b

Nigeria is to borrow US$9.3 billion, instead of the original US$7.9 billion, between 2012

BADEA, Senegal sign US$12 million pact

The Arab Bank for Economic Development in Africa (BADEA) and
Senegal have signed a loan agreement 

Aviation expert advises Nigerian govt on airline proliferation

African aviation expert Nick Fadugba has advised the Nigerian government to consolidate rather than proliferate airlines in the country, amid reports that the government is planning 

Regulators hold key to mobile broadband development in Africa

As governments in Africa gain experience in telecommunications management and receive an influx of resources from stakeholders, it is necessary for regulators 

Botswana currency strengthens against SA Rand

Botswana's national currency, the Pula, strengthened against the South African rand by 2.1 percent, according to Botswana's October 

NEPAD launches two publications

The New Partnership for Africa's Development (NEPAD) Agency on Thursday launched two new publications, The Africa Decade of Change and the NEPAD

IMF deputy MD visits Senegal 5 Nov

International Monetary Fund (IMF) Deputy Managing Director Min Zhu will on 5 November lead an IMF delegation to Senegal to attend a symposium on monetary integration and changes 

Bank of Zambia moves to contain inflation

The Bank of Zambia (BOZ) on Wednesday raised the Bank’s Policy Rate by 25 basis points to 9.25 percent 

Chinese trade delegation explores investment opportunities in East Africa

Chinese and the East African Community (EAC) delegations meeting in Arusha, northern Tanzania, have agreed to promote trade, investment and infrastructure

Civil Society Groups want Nigerian Oil, Finance ministers sacked

Some civil society organisations on Wednesday in Abuja called on President Goodluck Jonathan to sack the Minister of Petroleum Resources, Mrs. Diezani Alison-Madueke, and 

Zuma appoints new ambassadors to Brand South Africa BOT

South African President Jacob Zuma, on Wednesday appointed new members for the Brand South Africa (SA) Board of Trustees to help promote South Africa’s image 
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