UAE-based security and safety provider Olive Group has acquired East Africa’s risk management and security company Newport Africa
Business
An emerging powerhouse
High oil prices and highly proactive and progressive government policies have driven Gabon’s economic trajectory over recent years, attracting the attention of many international companies
South African and Russian financial firms sign agreement to promote business
Russian banking major Gazprombank and South African investment manager Public Investment Corporation (PIC) have signed an agreement to promote business between the two countries and facilitate funds for development projects in South Africa
DIFC Courts signs its first guidance memorandum with Kenya
Dubai’s DIFC Courts has signed its first Memorandum of Guidance (MoG) with the High Court of Kenya to reinforce the UAE’s position as a major economic gateway to East Africa
African regional blocs to establish free trade area to boost business
Members of African regional blocs have agreed to launch a tripartite free trade zone in the continent to increase business and investment opportunities