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[Côte d'Ivoire] IFC develops guide to increase market access for processed cashew nuts
IFC, in partnership with the Government of Côte d'Ivoire and Canada, and the Cotton and Cashew Council announced the publication of a guide to improve market access for SMEs in the cashew processing sector in Côte d'Ivoire.South African Airways settles Comair dispute
South African Airways (SAA) has reached a settlement with Comair following a protracted legal battle, saying it paves the way for the airline to reach financial sustainability.Innova to open $40 million plant in Kenya to build green affordable homes
Innova Eco Building System has entered into a joint venture agreement to build a $40 million manufacturing plant bringing its green building technology to Mwale Medical and Technology City.[Interview] Jude Menes, Founder, Menes Konsult, United States
Jude Menes is a Nigerian-American attorney and founder of Menes Konsult Firms, in partnership with Europlaw, a group of firms dedicated to advising and guiding foreign investors and relations in Africa.Telkom Kenya revises data packages targeting millenials
Kenya’s telecommunication company Telkom has reviewed its flagship Combo bundle dubbed “Mzito” giving subscribers data, minutes and free night data.Handa Mining Corporation signs joint venture agreement to develop copper processing plant in South Africa
Handa Mining Corporation has signed a joint venture agreement with O’Okiep Copper Company and SHIP Copper company to fund and build a processing plant in South Africa.SDX Energy expands presence in Morocco
SDX Energy Inc. has announced that it has increased its presence in Morocco with the awards of the Moulay Bouchta Ouest and Lalla Mimouna Sud licenses.[Nigeria] Shell, partners sign 300 million cubic feet gas FID
The Shell Petroleum Development Company of Nigeria Limited (SPDC) and its joint venture partners signed a Final Investment Decision agreement for a 300 million cubic feet of gas on Wednesday in Abuja.[Angola] Seadrill establishes new joint venture with Sonangol
Seadrill Limited has announced that it has entered into a 50:50 joint venture with Empresa de Serviços e Sondagens de Angola Ltda, an affiliate of Sonangol E.P.Nigeria, India pledge deeper collaboration on Energy Sector
Nigeria and the Republic of India have pledged to work more closely to enhance energy security of both countries.Eni granted two exploration blocks onshore Egypt
Egyptian authorities have granted Eni two exploration blocks onshore Egypt, the first block assigned within the EGPC 2018 competitive bid roundAfrica50 Signs agreement with the Republic of Congo for the extension of national power plant
Africa50 has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the government of the Republic of Congo to structure and mobilize financing for the expansion of one of its gas-fired power plants.[Interview] Kathryn Main, CEO, Money Savvy Kids, South Africa
Kathryn Main is an advocate of financial literacy and believes it is a cornerstone of prosperity and security for any community. The author of 'Raising Money Savvy Kids', she runs her company in Johannesburg, South Africa, delivering financial education in a number of ways.[South Africa] Isuzu launches consolidated truck and bakkie manufacturing plant
Creating a more efficient footprint, Isuzu Motors South Africa has officially launched its consolidated truck and bakkie manufacturing plant.Corteva Agriscience Agriculture Division picks Casablanca as hub for North-West and West Central Africa
Corteva Agriscience™, Agriculture Division of DowDuPont, has launched its official North-West & West Central Africa regional headquarters in Casablanca, Morocco.AgDevCo, Centurion Agricultural Partners invest in Uganda’s pork industry
AgDevCo and Centurion Agricultural Partners have unveiled a multimillion-dollar investment in the Nakifuma Farming Company.[Kenya] NSE admits first hostee onto the Ibuka Programe
The Nairobi Securities Exchange (NSE) has admitted APT Commodities Limited as the first company to join the Ibuka Program; NSE’s incubation and acceleration program.[South Africa] Ford’s Silverton Assembly Plant starts production of the new Ranger model
Ford’s Silverton Assembly Plant in Pretoria has commenced production of the new Ford Ranger, bringing a raft of product upgrades and refinements to one of South Africa’s best-selling vehicles and export models.Angola and Zambia sign agreement to strengthen control of the common border
The Angolan and Zambian customs authorities have signed in Luanda an agreement for the implementation of the Joint Action Plan to adopt strategies aimed at greater control of the common border.Project targets 235,000 Burundi households with nutrition security and income
Nearly 235,000 vulnerable households will benefit from a $101 million project that aims to improve the living conditions and climate resilience of rural populations in five provinces of Burundi.Panalpina flies record 1.6 million roses from Kenya to Sydney in ‘love plane’
International freight forwarding and logistics company Panalpina has flown an entire Boeing 777 cargo aircraft packed full of freshly cut roses from Nairobi to Sydney, right in time for the romantic holiday.Investisseurs & Partenaires reaches €75 million funding mark, targets 30 Sub-Saharan Africa companies by 2020
The impact investing group Investisseurs & Partenaires carried out the intermediate closing of its fund I&P Afrique Entrepreneurs 2 (IPAE 2), reaching a total amount of 75 million euros.Dangote Foundation, GBCHealth and UNECA launch Africa Business Coalition for Health to tackle continent’s challenges
An ambitious platform designed to bring together business leaders in Africa to collaborate with heads of government and other stakeholders to tackle basic health challenges in Africa has been launched.[Tanzania] Precision Air introduces new route to Dodoma
Tanzania leading airline Precision Air, has announced that it will commence its flights from Dar es Salaam to the capital city Dodoma effective from 1st April 2019.Legal battle for control of Djibouti Ports moves to Hong Kong
One of the world’s largest port operators has sued a Chinese state enterprise in Hong Kong over infringement of its exclusive port agreement.
