Economy

‘African diaspora source of development funding’

The Global Diaspora Forum held in Dublin drew focus on the African diaspora communities that are increasingly becoming viable sources of development funding

Last Updated on Wednesday, 22 May 2013 13:06

Creating business ‘key to Africa’s sustainable development’

Creating business and market opportunities for Africa’s poor is key to advancing sustainable development in the region, according to a new United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) report

Last Updated on Tuesday, 14 May 2013 11:36

Ugandan government addresses key areas in next year’s budget

The Ugandan government has announced in its 2013-2014 budget that it will allocate most of its resources into production-oriented activities in an attempt to boost the economy

Last Updated on Monday, 15 April 2013 09:38

CNN and BBC to help market tourism in Zambia

Zambia has signed a deal with the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) and the Cable News Network (CNN) in which the two international news agencies will begin marketing tourism in Zambia ahead of this year's United Nations World Tourism Organisation (UNWTO) general assembly

Last Updated on Wednesday, 03 April 2013 12:14

Microsoft initiative encourages African youth to drive sustainable economic growth

students Africa Microsoft YouthSpark, a worldwide initiative to provide economic opportunities for 300mn young people over the next three years, has been rolled out across Africa