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[Column] Mukhisa Kituyi: Reigniting international investment flows
International investment flows have been weak for a decade. Last year, global foreign direct investment fell again, by 13%, the third consecutive decline.Kenya Airways adds two direct flights on the Nairobi- Cape Town route
Cape Town Air Access has announced the addition of two direct flights to the weekly Cape Town-Nairobi service, operated by Kenya Airways.AfroChampions unveils drive to finance the African Continental Free Trade Area
The AfroChampions Initiative has formally launched a private sector investment framework to secure financing for the African Continental Free Trade Area.Capital Markets Authority approves Kenya’s first green bond
Capital Markets Authority (CMA) has approved the issuance of Kenya’s first unlisted green bond, to be issued by Acorn Project (Two) Limited Liability Partnership.EgyptAir’s B787-9 Dreamliner set to fly to Beijing
EgyptAir has said that the first ever flight for the sixth and last Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner is set to be operated on the company's route to Beijing on Sunday.Africa Oil announces major oil discovery offshore Guyana
Africa Oil is pleased to announce a significant oil discovery on the Orinduik Block, offshore Guyana.Standard and Poor’s upgrades Rwanda’s rating to B+ on strong economic prospects
Standard and Poor’s (S&P) Global Ratings has raised its long-term sovereign credit rating on Rwanda to 'B+' from 'B'.[Column] Bob Koigi: New age farming is the answer to Africa’s growing food demand
The unprecedented population boom in Africa, the highest world over, continues to put more pressure on food producers as they grapple with having more mouths to feed.Voith launches on-site machining and service tools capabilities for Southern Africa
The technology group Voith is strengthening its hydropower service portfolio for Southern Africa.South Africa, Zambia deepen relations to bolster economic opportunities
The South African Acting High Commissioner to Zambia, Mr Marx Cameron said that South Africa and Zambia have tried and tested relations that boasts economic opportunities for the future of both countries.UK aid to provide food to hundreds of thousands people living on the edge of famine in South Sudan
Hundreds of thousands of people starving in South Sudan will receive lifesaving food and water, courtesy of the UK aid.The expanded Walvis Bay Port to net more tourists in Namibia
With its sand dunes and abundant birdlife, Walvis Bay is already an important centre of tourism activity in Namibia.[Nigeria] NNPC, NOSDRA begin collaboration to stem oil spillage
The Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation and the National Oil Spill Detection and Response Agency have expressed their willingness to work closer with the aim of mitigating the incidences of oil spill across the country.Angola and Cape Verde sign agreements to end double taxation
Angola and Cape Verde have signed three agreements to end double taxation and guarantee mutual administrative assistance in customs and tax matters between the two countries.COMESA partners with AU and UNDP to enlist private sector’s support in climate financing
COMESA Secretariat is working with the African Union Commission and UNDP to assist Member States develop bankable climate smart projects that will attract financing from the private sector.AfDB welcomes $20 million investment from CTF for the Facility for Energy Inclusion in Africa
The Clean Technology Fund (CTF) approved $20 million for the Facility for Energy Inclusion, a facility sponsored by the AfDB to provide sustainable financing for small-scale renewables in Africa.[Senegal] Halliburton wins drilling, completion and testing services for Woodside deepwater project
Woodside Energy awarded Halliburton Company nine conditional1 contracts for drilling and completion services for SNE Field Development Phase 1 offshore Senegal.United States and Algeria sign cultural property agreement
Assistant Secretary of State for Educational and Cultural Affairs Marie Royce and Algerian Minister of Culture Meriem Merdaci will sign a landmark bilateral Memorandum of Understanding on cultural property protection.[South Africa] BAT receives nod to acquire Twisp
British American Tobacco has received approval from the South African Competition Commission for the acquisition of Twisp.[Nigeria] Hermetic bags reduce food loss in Yobe state
A training carried out by the United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) in Yobe State, North East Nigeria, has improved methods of food storage after the harvest season.Mozambique unveils first solar power station adding 40 megawatts of electricity to national grid
Mozambique president Filipe Nyusi has officially inaugurated Mozambique's first solar power station at Mocuba, situated in the Zambezia province.CMA rolls out CPD programme for the capital market practitioners in Kenya to enhance professionalism
As part of its drive to enhance professionalism for customer-facing staff working for capital market intermediaries in Kenya, CMA has rolled out a Continuous Professional Development Programme.DBN, DBSA pledge $521 million to finance water, transport and electricity in Namibia
The Development Bank of Namibia (DBN) and the Development Bank of Southern Africa (DBSA) have jointly pledged N$8 billion in finance for infrastructure requirements in Namibia[Column] Paul Akiwumi: Why Angola must foster entrepreneurship and diversify its economy
As Angola’s new president João Lourenço embarks on reforms aimed at fostering a dynamic local entrepreneurial sector, his success will ultimately be judged by the fortunes of people like Alcino António.Amplus Energy awarded first major contract in Angola
Aberdeen-based floating production solutions specialist Amplus Energy Services has been awarded a multi-million-dollar contract to re-evaluate the development of marginal fields in Angola.
