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Unlock the potential of African entrepreneurs to accelerate Africa’s industrial transformation, says the African Economic Outlook 2017

May 22, 2017/AfDB African governments need to integrate entrepreneurship more fully into their industrialisation strategies, according to the African Economic Outlook (AEO) 2017 released Monday, May 22 at the African Development Bank Group’s 52nd Annual Meetings. In 2016, Africa’s economic growth slowed down to 2.2% from 3.4% in 2015 due […]

Going Cashless in Cameroon Made Easy with Launch of the UBA Debit Mastercard

May 22, 2017/Mediacraft United Bank for Africa (UBA) today announced the rollout of the Debit MasterCard card in Cameroon in support of financially empowering all citizens. Focused on displacing cash, the electronic payment solution will deliver a quick, convenient and secure payment alternative for all citizens – instantly. In line […]

Marriott International to Debut The Ritz-Carlton in the Zanzibar Archipelago

May 22, 2017/Marriott Marriott International (NASDAQ: MAR) (www.Marriott.com) today announced the signing of an agreement with Pennyroyal Gibraltar Limited, to debut The Ritz-Carlton brand (www.RitzCarlton.com) in the exotic Zanzibar Archipelago. Slated to open in 2021, the 90 room all-suite and villa resort will bring the defining luxury experience of The […]