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MTN Partners Jumia to Launch First of its Kind Entrepreneurship Challenge Across Africa

February 17, 2016/APO Jumia MTN, in partnership with the MTN Solution Space and Jumia (www.Jumia.com), are proud to announce the launch of the MTN Entrepreneurship Challenge powered by Jumia. The Pan-African competition launching today, will be the first of its kind in Africa, bringing together over 1000 entrepreneurs, students and […]

World Bank sees risk of recession in South Africa

Wed Feb 17, 2016/Reuters South Africa is at risk of slipping into recession this year while growth should recover slightly in 2017 as the weaker rand helps to boost exports, the World Bank said on Wednesday. A global commodities rout over the past 18-months has hobbled South Africa’s economy, which […]

Wall Street up as oil prices boost energy, materials stocks

Wed Feb 17, 2016/Reuters By Abhiram Nandakumar Wall Street was higher on Wednesday, on track for a third straight day of gains, led by gains in energy and materials as oil prices held on to their gains. Nine of the 10 major S&P sectors were higher, led by the 1.6 […]