Benin’s economy grew by 6.7 per cent in 2018 driven by strong agricultural production and port activity, according to the International Monetary Fund (IMF)
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São Tomé and Príncipe implements IMF’s e-GDDS
The Republic of São Tomé and Príncipe has implemented the recommendations of the IMF’s enhanced general data dissemination system (e-GDDS) by publishing critical data through the National Summary Data Page (NSDP)
‘Natural resource degradation puts Tanzania’s development goals at risk’
Accelerated degradation of land and water resources, deforestation and biodiversity loss put Tanzania’s development goals at risk, according to a World Bank report
BRAC launches new bank in sub-Saharan Africa
BRAC, an international development organisation based in Bangladesh, has transformed its microfinance operation in Uganda into a Tier two credit institution to provide financial access and support to Ugandans particularly in rural communities
Cortex Logic helps develop African artificial intelligence ecosystems
Cortex Logic, an African Artificial Intelligence (AI) software and solutions company, uses the Cortex Logic AI Engine to help businesses thrive in the smart technology era