Billionaire Naguib Sawiris wants ‘level playing field’ for Egypt business
El-Gouna – Naguib Sawiris – one of Africa’s richest men, with an estimated fortune of over $3 billion –... Read more
21 Nov, 2021
South Africa sees rebound in growth
Cape Town – South Africa’s new finance minister on Thursday forecast the economy will this year rebound with 5.1% growth,... Read more
11 Nov, 2021
Slow steps for Palestinian economic recovery – World Bank
Jerusalem – The Palestinian Territories’ economy is showing “signs of recovery” but still faces serious challenges including “very high unemployment... Read more
9 Nov, 2021
Startups eye post-pandemic ‘tele-health’ revolution
Lisbon – From mental health apps to a helmet that can shock a patient’s brain remotely, startups at this... Read more
8 Nov, 2021
Algerian farmer’s olive oil wins global recognition
Aïn Oussera – Hakim Alileche left a successful career in graphic design and moved to the Algerian countryside to produce... Read more
7 Nov, 2021
Yahoo, Fortnite exit China as tech crackdown bites
Beijing – US internet services company Yahoo said on Tuesday it has pulled out of mainland China, becoming the... Read more
5 Nov, 2021
Brazil opens 5G tender, seeking $9 bn in investment
Brasília – Brazil opened an international tender on Thursday to build one of the world’s biggest 5G data networks,... Read more
5 Nov, 2021
Russian tourists flock back to Egypt’s Red Sea
Sharm el Sheikh – Mussa al-Nahas sat outside his fragrance and spice shop overlooking the Red Sea beaming at... Read more
31 Oct, 2021
G20 leaders approve multinationals tax but wrangle over climate
Rome – Leaders of the G20 world’s major economies approved a global minimum tax on the largest companies on Saturday,... Read more
30 Oct, 2021
Zambia unveils $9.8bn budget, aims to end debt crisis
Lusaka – Zambia’s new government laid out its plan to restore financial stability on Friday, presenting a new budget as... Read more
30 Oct, 2021
