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To Solve its Power Distribution Problems, Africa Needs to Modernise and Decentralise its Grid (By Anastasia WALSH, International Energy Consultant in Johannesburg)

By Anastasia WALSH, International Energy Consultant in Johannesburg Electrification is an on-going and foundational investment, and a necessary one to realize all modern-day development objectives. Despite bullish policies, the fact remains that over 640 million Africans lack access to electricity. The effect of this is apparent. It impedes economic growth;

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International Monetary Fund (IMF) Staff Concludes Visit for the Article IV Consultation and Discussions on the First Review of the Staff-Monitored Program to Zimbabwe

An International Monetary Fund (IMF) mission led by Mr. Gene Leon visited Harare from September 5th to 19th to conduct the Article IV Consultation and review progress under the Zimbabwe’s Staff-Monitored Program (SMP). The discussions covered recent economic developments, the near and medium-term outlook, risks to the economy, developments

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Zambia Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ZACCI) urges government to expedite the implementation of the Africa Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA)

The Ministry of Commerce, Trade and Industry in collaboration with the African Union Commission (AUC), the Economic Commission for Africa’s Office for Southern Africa (ECA-SA) and African Trade Policy Centre (ATPC) held a validation workshop for Zambia’s Strategy for the Implementation of African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA)

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United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) 2019: Young Africans will “produce the magic” says AU chief as the UN sounds warning on Sustainable Development Goals

Leaders should devise an “incentive structure” to promote a startup culture among young Africans. “I think they will produce the magic,” Albert Muchanga, the African Union’s Commissioner for Trade and Industry, told a gathering on infrastructure at the United Nations on Wednesday. Muchanga said colleagues were working to “harmonise

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Le ministre des Hydrocarbures de la République du Congo dirigera une délégation congolaise à la prochaine Journée de la réunion sur le pétrole et le gaz à Malabo

le secteur pétrolier congolais répondra à l’appel à la coopération de la Guinée équatoriale et participera à la Journée du pétrole et du gaz (Oil & Gas Meeting Day) à Malabo les 1er et 2 octobre 2019. La délégation sera dirigée par le ministre des Hydrocarbures, Jean-Marc Thystère-Tchicaya. La