HAPPY BIRTHDAY OLAUDAH EQUIANO

HAPPY BIRTHDAY OLAUDAH EQUIANO

The birthday of a  prominent African free slave that supported British movement to end slave trade.

Olaudah Equiano was born on the 16th of October 1745 and died 31st March 1797. During his lifetime  he was know as Guatavus Vassa. Vassa was a prominent African in London, a freed slave …

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AFRICA AND LATIN AMERICA GETS $US805M FACILITY SUPPORT FROM IsDB

AFRICA AND LATIN AMERICA GETS $US805M FACILITY SUPPORT FROM IsDB

 Six Africa countries and a Latin america country signed an agreement with the IsDB to support their facility with  a total of US $805 million.

Seven countries in Africa and Latin America got US $805 million after The Islamic Development Bank (IsDB) has signed an agreement with them.

The US …

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WOMEN NOT SAFE IN CAIRO BUT SAFEST IN LONDON

WOMEN NOT SAFE IN CAIRO BUT SAFEST IN LONDON

Cairo rated the world unsafest place for women while London the safest according to polls rating.

According to Thomson Reuters Foundation, sexual violence and harmful cultural practices is a major challenge affecting women. In a survey conducted in 19 mega cities housing over 10 million people, several experts on women’s …

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Safest Bank in Kenya – Stanbic Bank

Safest Bank in Kenya – Stanbic Bank

Stanbic Bank have outshined its competitors as it was recently announced as the safest bank in Kenya.

Global Finance, an International Financial Publication have ranked Stanbic bank as the safest bank in Kenya.

Every year, Global Finance uses  ratings from global ratings agencies like Moody’s, Standard & Poor’s and Fitch …

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ALIKO DANGOTE CRITICIZES PRESIDENT OF TANZANIA OVER POLICIES

ALIKO DANGOTE CRITICIZES PRESIDENT OF TANZANIA OVER POLICIES

Foreign Investors stress worry over the recently signed government policy requesting a free 16% ownership in all foreign owned businesses

President of Dangote Industries, Mr. Aliko Dangote expressed his frustration over the enacted law, stressing that Mr. John Magufuli (President of Tanzania) is “coming through the back door to seize …

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SA OR NIGERIA TO BECOME TRUECALLER’S AFRICA HEADQUARTER’S

SA OR NIGERIA TO BECOME TRUECALLER’S AFRICA HEADQUARTER’S

 Truecaller executives to visit SA and Nigeria in search for their Africa headquarter following the tremendous growth they had across Africa.

On Wednesday Truecaller announced that they’re on a move to increase its presence on the continent making Africa a key priority region. Truecaller is also shopping for a …

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MT KILIMANJARO WINS AFRICA TOP TOURISM AWARD

MT KILIMANJARO WINS AFRICA TOP TOURISM AWARD

The director General of Tanzania National Parks (TANAPA), Allan Kijazi received the  ‘Africa’s Leading Tourist Attraction’ title in the recent World Travel Awards (WTAs). Kilimanjaro is one of the 16’s parks under TANAPA.

At the 24th instalment of the prestigious WTA whose gala was held at the Kigali convention centre …

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Equitorial Guinea, 49yrs after Independence

Equitorial Guinea, 49yrs after Independence

Africa’s top investment destination, celebrates its independence, amidst economic and corruption challenges.

A small country in Western Africa, with a population of approximately 779,000 people. Equitorial Guinea gained independence from Spain on October 12, 1968. Like most African countries, the nation experienced political challenges resulting in a third of the …

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