African Guarantee Fund (AGF), a leading Pan African guarantee provider, has announced a partnership of a US$75mn re-guarantee agreement for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) across Africa
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Bridgestone to acquire OTRACO OTR Tyre Management Solutions
Bridgestone Southern Africa Mining services and OTRACO Southern Africa will join forces to accelerate Mining tyre management and mobility solutions in Southern Africa, under one banner
MTN Group launch programme to bridge the data analytics skill gap
To address Africa’s digital skills gap, MTN Group, through some of its operating companies, is partnering with SAS Training, Courses & Classes to train up to 100 young people in data analytics
New year offers new promise after Africa’s economic recovery falters in 2022
Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) is expected to experience a 3.6% economic growth in 2022, down from 4.7% in 2021, due to tepid investment and worsening of trade balance
Lessons from the Indian rebound
The Indian response to the Covid-19 pandemic could serve as a blueprint for economic recovery for the African continent, says Cheryl Buss, CEO of Absa International