ABN@ It has been much-trumpeted that Ethiopia stands first in Africa and tenth in the world for its cattle resources; nevertheless, it remains a paradox that its citizens are still suffering to harness this rich potential due to various reasons. Many Ethiopians are unable, or unwilling to buyleather and leather […]
Monthly Archives: May 2019
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ABN@ Kenya requires a staggering $2.2 billion to resuscitate the agricultural sector from its current decay and ensure the country becomes a key regional food producer. Another $2 billion is needed to finance infrastructure projects like roads in areas with high agricultural potential to ensure that produce reaches markets. The […]
ABN@ We will tell you by how much people can make an unquenchable thirst for adventure and unique (in the truest sense of the word) pictures. In our photo review — the dangerous depths, scary animals, breathtaking trails and breathtaking views. Manchac Swamp, Louisiana, USA In addition to rumors about […]
ABN@ African technology start-ups have been warned against having a narrow vision for their innovations limited only to their domestic markets. Speaking Thursday at the Transform Africa summit in Kigali, Rwanda, experts called on innovators to focus on commercialising and globalising their inventions if they are to reap great returns […]
ABN APRIL 2019
ABN@ Manchester City take on Watford in the FA Cup Final this evening. Although the cup competition is not as prestigious as it once was, it is still one of the most coveted prizes in England and all eyes will be at Wembley as this will be the final major match before […]
ABN@ The government of Ghana has concluded a strategic partnership agreement with Africa’s largest airline, Ethiopian Airlines, to establish a new pan-African carrier in Accra, Ghana. The government of Ghana and the private sector would hold a majority stake of 51 percent in the proposed airline while Ethiopian would hold the […]
ABN@ By Nerteley Nettey Director, Communications & External Relations at the African Centre for Economic Transformation, Dede Amanor-Wilks, Ph.D, has noted that a starting point for making the African Continental Free Trade Agreement (AfCFTA) work is to understand the importance of women to the African economy and to remove the impediments […]
ABN@ African economies have grown rapidly over the past two decades. Growth between 2009 and 2017 averaged 3.8 percent per year, compared to the world average of 2.5 percent. Africa’s growth has been driven not only by high commodity prices but also economic reforms that have improved the macroeconomic and […]
ABN@ By Rob Floyd A YEAR ago, I wrote about the Argentine Presidency of the G20. At that time, I indicated that little had been said about Africa by the Argentine hosts, which was unfortunate. Of course looking back, the entire Argentine presidency was somewhat unfortunate, with the least progress […]