Mayor’s Private Sector Conference

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Zimbabwe president opens 600MW coal-fired power plant

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Zimbabwe's President Emmerson Mnangagwa on Thursday inaugurated a Chinese-funded power station that he said would go a long way in easing power shortages ahead of national elections.Mnangagwa, 80, who is seeking a second presidential term on…

Putin says African proposal could be basis for peace in Ukraine

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The proposal floats a series of possible steps to defuse the conflict, including a Russian troop pullback from Ukraine. Russia's President Vladimir Putin speaks during a press conference following the Russia-Africa summit in Saint Petersburg,…

ECOWAS leaders give Niger one week ultimatum to restore president

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Several thousand demonstrators gathered in Niger's capital, Niamey, to demand the departure of French military troops from the country. They also want an end to other foreign interference, after last week's coup that has brought a military…

Exploring Africa’s interests at the summit in Russia {Business Africa}

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Many African countries have taken a neutral stance over the conflict in Ukraine, as they seek to strike a delicate balance between relations with Russia and Western allies. And yet, Russia’s decision to invade Ukraine, and most recently…

NATIONAL PUBLIC PRIVATE DIALOGUE 2023 ADDIS ABABA, ETHIOPIA

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The Ministry of Trade and Regional Integration (MOTRI) and the Ethiopian Chamber of Commerce and Sectoral Association (ECCSA) are resuming the National Private Public Dialogue (PPD) in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia from July 25 to 26, 2023. The PPD…

Russia’s trade with Africa increased by 35% In the first half of 2023

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    Russian President Vladimir Putin said the trade turnover between Russia and African countries had increased by almost 35% in the first half of 2023 despite international sanctions and the fallout from the COVID-19 pandemic. Speaking…

Positioning Your Business for the African Market: A Workshop on Exporting Under AfCFTA

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Addis Ababa, Ethiopia – July 12, 2023 – The Pan African Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PACCI) in collaboration with the Ethiopia Chamber of Commerce Sectorial Association (ECCSA), Initiative Africa (IA) and the Center for International…

Nigeria’s Tinubu approves new infrastructure fund to boost competitiveness

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FILE PHOTO: Bola Tinubu, President of Nigeria, arrives for the closing session of the New Global Financial Pact Summit, Friday, June 23, 2023 in Paris, France. Lewis Joly/Pool via REUTERS/File Photo   ABUJA, July 21 (Reuters) – Nigeria’s…

We want more Africans setting records – Guinness

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Guinness World Records (GWR) is urging Africans to emulate Nigerians in their pursuit of breaking records. However, they emphasize the importance of registering their attempts beforehand and adhering to the rules. Nigeria witnessed…

Senior South African says US cluster bomb decision will affect Africa

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A senior figure in South Africa's national assembly has condemned the decision by the United States to send cluster bombs to Ukraine. It follows confirmation by the White House that controversial cluster munitions provided by the United…