New digital divide threatens economic growth
GENEVA – Information and communications technology (ICT) — a term used for anything from high-speed broadband cables to the latest app — has revolutionized the way the economy works. Business models have been redefined, supply...Read more...
Nigeria Industrialization Infrastructure Trade Topped South Africa Talks
Last week, President Goodluck Jonathan led a delegation to the World Economic Forum (WEF) on Africa, which opened in Cape Town, South Africa on Wednesday. What has the delegation returned with? Jonathan left Abuja on Monday for...Read more...
Nigeria 62 Illegal Patent Medicine Stores Sealed in Lagos Since February PSN
The President of the Pharmaceutical Society of Nigeria, PSN, Olumide Akintayo, on Saturday said at least 62 illegal patent medicine stores had been sealed in Lagos State since February. Mr. Akintayo said that the stores were...Read more...
James Cameron
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New book group? Women form 'Lean In' circles
Lessons from Sandberg's book being put to test Mary Dove talks to a group of women at a 'Lean In' meeting in New York. / GALO DELGADO/Wix Lounge Sheryl Sandberg, chief operating officer of Facebook Inc., center, speaks to...Read more...
Complement, don’t compete, Gordhan urges African countries
According to the World Economic Forum (WEF), the ratio of Africa's intraregional goods trade to total exports amounted to just 12% in 2011, compared with 25% in the Association of Southeast Asian Nations and 65% in the European...Read more...
Politics Poor policies stifle growth in Africa
World Economic Forum (WEF) meeting in Cape Town, South Africa. The WEF is an independent international organisation committed to improving the state of the world by engaging business, political, academic and other leaders of...Read more...
EPP candidates for Commission President
In a previous post I analysed the likely candidates from the centre left PES for Commission President. Here I examine who the centre right EPP might put forward. It is worth bearing in mind that the nomination process depends...Read more...
Namibia Birthday Wishes for the Founding President
ON the second celebration of the '12 May Movement', I wish to add my voice and convey my heartfelt congratulations and best wishes to the Founding President of our Republic and Father of our Nation, Dr Sam Nujoma, on the...Read more...
Public-Private Partnerships Can Boost Infrastructure But Require Precise Preparation
The FINANCIAL -- New Report from the World Economic Forum in Collaboration with BCG says that as Emerging countries seek more private participation in infrastructure, a step change in the quality of project preparation is...Read more...
Kenya Uhurus speech during meet with Kenyans in South Africa
World Economic Forum on Africa. I thank the Acting High Commissioner and her team at the Kenya High Commission, for facilitating this meeting with Kenyans living here. May I also say that I am proud of all you brave Kenyans who...Read more...
‘Africa Has Every Reason to Be Optimistic’ – Strive Masiyiwa
‘Africa Has Every Reason to Be Optimistic’ – Strive Masiyiwa AFRICANGLOBE - A new report by the Africa Progress Panel calls for greater transparency in business dealings with the continent. The report presented by former UN...Read more...
Malawi Pres. Joyce Banda says battered economy back on track
Malawi’s battered economy is on track and that economic growth is on its way, President Joyce Banda has said. Banda said the country is now able to see signs of economic recovery with the the recent appreciation of the Kwacha...Read more...
Nigeria to host World Economic Forum
Nigeria is to host the 24th edition of the World Economic Forum (WEF) on Africa in Abuja next year. The Coordinating Minister of the Economy and Minister of Finance, Dr Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, made the announcement at the close of...Read more...
Kenya Uhurus speech during meet with Kenyans in South Africa
World Economic Forum on Africa. I thank the Acting High Commissioner and her team at the Kenya High Commission, for facilitating this meeting with Kenyans living here. May I also say that I am proud of all you brave Kenyans who...Read more...
Comment on A $14 Trillion Extortion for a Global Warming Scam by aktuelle zalando lounge gutscheine
The latest megalomaniacal threat from the financial globalists wants to saddle the world economy with a cost of trillions of dollars that benefits favorite corporatists. The phony global warming cult has a core purpose. Their...Read more...
Double amputees 300-km fundraising journey for Africa hits Red Deer
With horns beeping and people waving, it felt a little like walking with a rock star. And with legions of young fans now, who's to say he isn't. Spencer West attracted all sorts of attention on Hwy 1A today as he made his way...Read more...
Canada Works to Improve Business Environment for African Agriculture
CAPE TOWN, SOUTH AFRICA–(Marketwired – May 10, 2013) - The Honourable Julian Fantino, Minister of International Cooperation, attended the World Economic Forum on Africa, Grow Africa Investment Forum, and G-8 New Alliance for...Read more...
Nigeria Jonathan Orders Probe of Bama Nasarawa Killings
President Goodluck Jonathan yesterday ordered a probe into the recent killings of civilians and security personnel in Bama, Borno State and that of policemen in Nasarawa State. He gave the instruction after hosting an emergency...Read more...
African Continent Can Transform Within a Generation – Donald Kaberuka
African Continent Can Transform Within a Generation – Donald Kaberuka AFRICANGLOBE - Speaking at the 23rd World Economic Forum on Africa on Thursday, May 9 in Cape Town, South Africa, African Development Bank President Donald...Read more...
Mswati raises eyebrows at WEF summit
REUTERS Mswati III, King of Swaziland. Johannesburg - Swaziland’s King Mswati III insisted at the World Economic Forum Africa conference in Cape Town that he rules his country only at the pleasure of his people. If they decided...Read more...
President Uhuru thanks Zuma for goodwill to Kenya
President Kenyatta today met and held bilateral talks with his South African counterpart President Jacob Zuma on the sidelines of the World Economic Forum for Africa that is taking place in Cape Town, South Africa. During the...Read more...
South Africa SA a Promising Investment Destination
South Africa is a promising investment destination, business executives from companies from around the world said on the sidelines of the World Economic Forum on Africa in Cape Town this week. "The [African] continent and...Read more...
Access Bank, Mastercard partner on cashless Nigeria
Access Bank as part of its effort to promote the cashless and financial inclusion policy of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) is forging a synergy of cooperation with MasterCard in conjunction with the Nigerian National...Read more...
Meeting Africa’s Infrastructure Needs Requires New Tools to Attract Private Sector Investment
The FINANCIAL -- The Boston Consulting Group announced a new report from the World Economic Forum, in Collaboration with BCG, according which Africa is poised to experience tremendous economic growth over the next several...Read more...
Must Reads: China and the global economy, the talentless IT revolution + more
Apparently, there are at least 4 reasons why China cannot lead the global economy – Forbes Just to depress you, here are 10 of the World’s richest people who found their way to the World Economic Forum this year – Forbes The...Read more...
M’SIA THE "TIGER OF SOUTHEAST ASIA"
Azerbaijan sees Malaysia as an advanced Muslim country and regards it as the ';Tiger of Southeast Asia,'; backed by good economic reforms and rapid development, Azerbaijan Ambassador-Designate to Malaysia, Prof Dr Qaley...Read more...
Uhuru Kenyatta in South Africa for economic forum
President Uhuru Kenyatta is in Cape Town, South Africa to attend the World Economic Forum on Africa. He touched down at the Cape Town International Airport shortly before 11pm local time Thursday. On arrival, the President was...Read more...
Unions must heed important lessons from WEF meeting
That private club of super-rich men, the World Economic Forum (WEF), was back in town this week. In Cape Town to be exact, to persuade, buy off and bully politicians and opinion makers to adopt policies that many trade...Read more...
Canada works to improve business environment for African agriculture
Canada works to improve business environment for African agriculture CAPE-TOWN, South-Africa, May 10, 2013/African Press Organization (APO)/ – The Honourable Julian Fantino, Minister of International Cooperation, attended the...Read more...
