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China made 13 new loan commitments worth $4.61 billion to 10 African borrowers in 2023; 3 renewable energy loans
A new update to the Chinese Loans to Africa (CLA) Database, managed by the Boston University Global Development Policy Center, estimates that from 2000-2023, ...
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UK-Zimbabwe Business Expo 2024 to showcase top enterprises to UK market
On 5th October 2024, the UK-Zimbabwe Business Expo will convene at the Bethel Convention Centre in Birmingham, marking a significant milestone in the economic ...
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AfCFTA Implementation Strategies: Role of National Single Window in strengthening trade facilitation
In Pursuit of AfCFTA Implementation Strategies; the role of National Single Window in Strengthening Trade Facilitation amongst State Parties By Evans Edebor Strengthening ...
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Spotlight on Zambian Investment Opportunities: Zambia Development Agency
As sponsors of AFSIC this year, Zambia Development Agency is proud to present a number of investment opportunities in the AFSIC Deal Book, ...
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Afreximbank hosts compliance forum in Senegal to enhance African trade standards
To boost global trade in Africa and align with international regulatory and compliance standards, the African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank), in collaboration with the ...
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Swedfund is investing $30m in Access Bank Nigeria to reach underserved MSMEs
Investment for enhanced access to finance for MSMEs in Nigeria Swedfund is investing $30 million in Access Bank Nigeria Plc to reach underserved ...
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Mnangagwa calls for innovative, green investment strategies to foster Africa’s economic growth
For African countries to benefit from the transition to sustainable green economies, which is estimated to generate $3 trillion by 2030, innovative instruments ...
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African Development Bank grants $7m facility to Access Bank DR Congo to support local SMEs
The Board of Directors of the African Development Bank Group has approved a $7 million trade finance guarantee facility grant to Access Bank ...
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Country Risk Atlas: Nigeria’s economy expected to grow by 3% in 2024
The first edition of Allianz Trade’s Country Risk Atlas assesses the economic, political and ESG factors influencing non-payment risk for companies in 84 ...
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AGF and Vista Group Holding partner to boost SME, Women-led businesses in West Africa
The African Guarantee Fund (AGF) has signed a landmark partnership agreement with Vista Group Holding to accelerate access to finance for small and ...
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Africa Visa Openness Index 2023: Continent makes progress to boost regional integration
Progress in visa openness in Africa eases cross border travel, boost trade, investment and regional integration -AfDB Rwanda becomes latest African country to ...
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“By failing to act, we are putting global food security at risk,” says IFAD President
Ahead of COP28, the UN’s International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) urges global leaders to shift gears and drastically and urgently scale-up climate finance for ...
