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Andersen Global expands into Morocco
After continuing expansion throughout Southern, Eastern and Western Africa, Andersen Global strengthens its presence in Northern Africa via a collaboration agreement with Morocco-based advisory firm M.A. Global Consulting.Standard Chartered commits $75 billion towards Sustainable Development Goals
Standard Chartered has announced new business targets for supporting its clients as they transition to a low carbon economy as part of its Sustainability Aspirations.Cathy Ibal named CNN International Commercial Senior Vice President for EMEA region
Cathy Ibal has been named CNN International Commercial’s (CNNIC) Senior Vice President of the Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA) region and will be reporting to Rani Raad, the President of CNNIC.US-Kenya deal could spur regional value chains, Former US negotiator
A trade deal with the U.S. could help both Kenya and its neighbors in the East African Community by fostering the development of regional value chains, according to a former U.S. trade official.[Interview] Joy Owango, Executive Director, Training Centre in Communication, Kenya
Training Centre in Communication is a centre that works with researchers, research institutes and governments in Sub Sahara Africa to produce and improve their research output and visibility.UAE remains strategic trading hub for South Africa in the Gulf, Trade Minister
The Deputy Minister for Trade and Industry, Ms Nomalungelo Gina said the United Arab Emirates (UAE) remains a strategic trading hub for South Africa.[South Africa] Kwazulu-Natal manufacturers market health products in the Middle East
KwaZulu-Natal based manufacturers, Inverness Beverages and Energy Supplements are marketing their healthy alternative and meal supplements products at the Gulfood Exhibition, currently taking place in Dubai, United Arab Emirates.SunFunder, Daystar Power partner for energy investment in Nigeria
SunFunder has made its first investment in Nigeria, part of a facility of up to $4m with commercial and industrial (C&I) solar developer, Daystar Power.South Africa’s energy transition delivers on manufacturing jobs
South Africa’s energy transition is poised to unlock economic growth and deliver thousands of much needed new jobs, at a time when the country faces staggering unemployment rates that threaten to continue well into the new decade.VentureBuilder, USADF partner to support local off-grid enterprises in Africa
VentureBuilder and the United States African Development Foundation (USADF) have partnered to support indigenous African off-grid solar enterprises to sustainably scale.USTDA supports 1,350 MW gas-to-power plant in Abuja, Nigeria
The USTDA awarded a grant to NNPC Gas and Power Investment to provide the technical, economic and financial analysis necessary for the development of a 1,350-megawatt combined cycle, natural gas-fired power plant in Abuja, Nigeria.USTDA, Egypt strengthen petroleum sector partnership
The USTDA signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the Egyptian Ministry of Petroleum and Mineral Resources, paving the way for further cooperation between the US and Egypt in the petroleum sector.Off-grid solar industry grows into a $1.75 billion annual market, report
The off-grid solar industry has grown into a $1.75 billion annual market, providing lighting and other energy services to 420 million users a new World Bank Group and GOGLA report shows.ALP selected for Coral South FLNG project, offshore Mozambique
ALP Maritime Services (ALP) has been selected by a Joint Venture between TechnipFMC and JGC to provide a spread of five vessels related to the CORAL SOUTH project, offshore Mozambique.IFC invests $125 million to fund construction of hospitals and clinics in Egypt and Morocco
IFC is the lead arranger for an Islamic financing package of up to $125 million to Humania, a private healthcare company, to help expand health services and improve medical care in Morocco and Egypt.[South Africa] Travel Insurance Consultants reinstates SAA insolvency cover
The Travel Insurance Consultants (TIC) has reinstated the travel supplier insolvency cover on the South African Airways.Education Cannot Wait invests $48 million in Chad and Ethiopia
Education Cannot Wait (ECW), with the Governments of Ethiopia and Chad and implementing partners, launched two new multi-year resilience programmes in Chad and Ethiopia with US$48 million in seed funding.Ghana approves Tullow gas-flaring request to support offshore development
Tullow Oil said it received approval from Ghanaian authorities to flare gas when necessary to support its offshore fields.EBRD backs program to develop high-quality hospitals in Egypt and Morocco
The EBRD is supporting the development of high-quality hospitals in Egypt and Morocco, teaming up with other international financial institutions to deliver funding.ENGIE Africa brings off-grid power to millions in East Africa
ENGIE Africa has successfully accelerated the Access to Energy (A2E) strategy that it launched in 2018 through the development of its three A2E off-grid energy solution companies: Fenix International, ENGIE Mobisol, and ENGIE PowerCorner.[Nigeria] Jaiz Bank declares N1.79b profit
Jaiz Bank, Nigerian non-interest Sharia-compliant financial institution, has declared a profit after tax of N1.79 billion in its 2019 unaudited financial results as submitted to the Nigerian Stock Exchange.Royal Air Maroc and British Airways sign codeshare agreement
British Airways and Royal Air Maroc have announced a new codeshare agreement which will open up new routes across Morocco including Casablanca and Agadir.IFC helps Egypt's microfinance company build capacity, boost outreach
IFC, a member of the World Bank Group, signed an agreement with Egypt’s largest microfinance organization Tanmeyah, to help increase its sustainability and boost its outreach to underserved groups across the country.[Nigeria] Airbus and Green Africa Airways sign agreement for 50 A220s aircraft
Nigeria’s Green Africa Airways, has signed an MoU for 50 A220-300 aircraft, one of the largest orders to be placed globally for the A220 programme and the largest ever from the African continent.[Interview] Cajetan Boy, CEO, Et Cetera Productions, Kenya
Cajetan Boy is the CEO of Et Cetera Productions, a Kenyan based film production company.
