Chinese Yuan and US dollar compete in African markets
10/10/2014A number of African central banks are applying to the Chinese Central Bank for currency swaps, with Zimbabwe and Ghana already using the RMB as part of their reserve currency..
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Women in leadership
Pakistani Child Education Activist Malala Yousafzai Wins Nobel Peace Prize
10/10/2014At just age 17, Pakistani child education activist, Malala Yousafzai has made history as the youngest person to ever win the Nobel peace prize. Kailash Satyarthi, an Indian child rights.
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Africa
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Nigeria to Train Ebola Health Workers in Guinea, Liberia, Sierra Leone
06/10/2014Nigeria will train 15 health workers from three West African countries worst-hit by the Ebola Virus Disease (EVD), health minister, , said Thursday. Nigeria appears to have successfully contained its.
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Africa
Development Stories
Zimbabwe Signed A $3 Billion Mining Project Mega Deal With Russia
06/10/2014ZIMBABWE and Russia yesterday commissioned a historic $3 billion platinum mining project in Darwendale that is expected to stimulate growth in various sectors of the economy over the next few.
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Africa
Business & Economy
World Bank ranks Nigeria among most expensive places to invest
06/10/2014World Bank Group has described Nigeria as one of the most expensive and difficult places to register and acquire property for businesses in the world. This much was contained in.
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African Leadership Awards
Events
Africa – US Private Sector Forum, Washington DC
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African Leadership Awards
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African Public Service Forum Washington DC – April 2014
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Entrepreneurship
Seven New Start-Ups To Receive Funding From Microsoft’s 4Afrika Initiative
03/10/2014Microsoft’s 4Afrika initiative has announced the next round of startups that will receive funding, technical support and mentorship. According to a statement the funds will help seven new startups fast-track.
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Africa
Development Stories
Will New Railroads Transform Africa’s Economic Landscape?
02/10/2014Railroad investment is taking off around the African continent, including a Chinese-financed $5.2 billion project linking Nairobi and Mombasa. The line will eventually link the port city with South Sudan,.
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Africa
Ghana plans to export electricity to Nigeria – President
02/10/2014Ghanaian president John Mahama, said that there are plans by his govt to start exporting electricity generated in Ghana to Nigeria and other West African countries. He said this while speaking.
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