The strategic partnership unlocks digital money transfers for millions of Lebara customers to send money to over 40 African nations LONDON, United Kingdom, April 10, 2018/ — Lebara (https://Mobile.Lebara.com) and WorldRemit (www.WorldRemit.com), two leading brands serving international residents, have entered into a strategic partnership making WorldRemit the exclusive global money transfer partner of Lebara, including transfers to over 40 African …

LOME, Togo, April 10, 2018/ — MTN (www.MTN.com) has announced a collaboration with Africa’s leading independent banking group, Ecobank Transnational Incorporated (ETI) (www.Ecobank.com), enabling both companies  to leverage each other’s assets that will ultimately offer more value to their respective customers across the continent. MTN’s large subscriber base, comprehensive distribution, innovative digital products and drive for mobile financial services are …

Despite the high volumes of goods that require transport, the development and integration of ports in Africa’s wider logistic chains remains uneven JOHANNESBURG, South Africa, April 12, 2018/ — Africa needs to take advantage of the economic potential of its ports and shipping sector if it is to realise its growth ambitions. Globally, ports are gateways for 80% of merchandise …

Asiko brings strong experience through his work at Investment Climate Facility for Africa (ICF) in supporting dialogue between businesses and governments KIGALI, Rwanda, April 12, 2018/ — Mr. Asiko from Grow Africa will be facilitating the workshop session on Transforming African Agriculture of June 6, 2018. Grow Africa works to fulfil the ambitious goals set by African leaders to transform agriculture and achieve food …

He stated that the AfCFTA is an economic imperative to address the challenge of small and fragmented markets PRETORIA, South Africa, March 27, 2018/ — The Minister of Trade and Industry, Dr Rob Davies today (March 26, 2018) briefed the media on the outcomes the African Continent Free Trade Area (CFTA) by the African Union Extraordinary Summit that took place …

The President notified Congress and the Government of Rwanda of his intent to suspend duty-free treatment for all AGOA-eligible apparel products from Rwanda in 60 days JOHANNESBURG, South Africa, April 3, 2018/ — The President determined the eligibility of Rwanda, Tanzania, and Uganda for trade preference benefits under the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA). In response to a petition filed …

The increase was helped by very strong growth on the trade lanes to and from Asia driven by ongoing foreign investment flows into Africa GENEVA, Switzerland, April 4, 2018/ — The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released demand growth results for global air freight markets for February 2018 showing a 6.8% increase in demand measured in freight tonne kilometers (FTKs) …

Six-year study with 47,000 households demonstrates how housing microfinance can be win-win for poor people and financial institutions NAIROBI, Kenya, April 5, 2018/ — A new study from Habitat for Humanity (www.Habitat.org) says that housing microfinance can and should become a mainstream offering for financial institutions in Sub-Saharan Africa as they respond to growing housing needs in the region, particularly …

Donald Kaberuka served as Rwanda’s Minister of Finance and Economic Planning from 1997 to 2005, and oversaw Rwanda’s economic reconstruction after the end of the civil war KIGALI, Rwanda, April 6, 2018/ — Exciting news! @DonaldKaberuka (https://goo.gl/t9fPtT), former President of @AfDB_Group (https://goo.gl/vxvHs5), will be joining us for the Africa Innovation Summit (www.AfricaInnovationSummit.com) #AIS2018 (https://goo.gl/Ck2HZC) happening in Kigali from the 6th to 8th of June, 2018. Register Now. www.AfricaInnovationSummit.com Donald Kaberuka …

Nearly 300 million Africans are banked today, a number that could rise to 450 million in 5 years ABIDJAN, Ivory Coast, March 20, 2018/ — Abidjan, Ivory Coast, March 20 2018 Temenos (SIX: TEMN) (www.Temenos.com), the software specialist for banking and finance, will welcome the leaders driving real change across the financial industry in Africa at the Bank of the …