By Caroline Muriuki Zambia plans to pay external debts that have increased to $10.23 billion with its economic growth projected to slow down to two per cent this year Zambia’s external debt stock had increased to $10.23 billion by end of...

The Government of Ghana formally joined the Global Plastic Action Partnership (GPAP) today, becoming the first African nation to combine forces with this ambitious new initiative dedicated to eradicating plastic waste and pollution worldwide. Ghana is the second country to partner with...

Doing business in East Africa and the opportunity for international businesses to invest in the region is a glowingly attractive prospect after a new study outlined how East African countries rank among the top 20 global economies with potential to...

African Development Bank President Akinwumi Adesina on Tuesday unveiled ambitious plans to scrap coal power stations across the continent and switch to renewable energy at United Nations climate talks on Monday.  Addressing a gathering of leaders and officials from almost...

Dr. Elvis Eze, 28, grew up in Nigeria battling malaria both as a patient and as a physician working in a Lagos hospital. He now serves as a Youth Ambassador for Malaria No More UK, helping to mobilize funding and support...

Africa’s tallest building is set to open in October as its developers seek to cash in on security fears and traffic jams by building a high-rise residential and retail complex in the heart of Johannesburg’s financial district. The Leonardo is...

East Africa’s largest commercial bank KCB and South Africa’s Absa said on Monday they had joined leading global financial institutions in launching principles for responsible banking at the United Nations headquarters, with 130 banks collectively holding US$47 trillion in assets...

With the growth of online banking and online currencies in Africa, the industry of financial technology has seen a growth of over 60% in the past years. Following up a surprising growth, the industry also managed to raise over $320m...

 Uganda and Russia have signed an intergovernmental agreement on cooperation in the peaceful use of nuclear energy. The agreement was signed on the sidelines of the 63rd International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) General conference in Vienna by Nikolay Spassky, Deputy...