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Hassan Allam Holding: Pioneering Development Firm Built on Trust
In Egypt, the name Hassan Allam is perceived as more than just a company or organisation. It is synonymous with national development and infrastructure. The title rightly conjures up images of larger-than-life construction sites, ambitious buildings, and monumental projects executed
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World Bank on COVID-19 in Africa: Can Safety Nets Ease Social and Economic Impacts?
Across the world, governments have geared up to respond to the socio-economic shock of the coronavirus pandemic. Early action in countries hard-hit by the crisis range from economic stimulus packages and the lowering of interest rates to social safety nets
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PwC Africa: Africa’s Finance Leaders Take Steps to Ensure the Safety of Workers
As lockdown regulations are eased all over the world, business leaders are recognising that they have a critical role to play in the safety, health and stability of their employees and customers. While business leaders implement new policies and processes
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Ambareen Musa, Founder & CEO of Souqalmal: From Mauritius with Love for Fintech, and lots of Ambition
Ambareen Musa, founder and CEO of financial aggregator marketplace Souqalmal, sees a glowing future for fintech — and she believes in striking while the iron is hot. “The opportunity for fintech is absolutely massive,” she told Forbes magazine. “It’s only
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Simba Group: Simba’s Roar is Heard Across Nigeria, in a Variety of Sectors and Industries
The Simba Group, founded in Nigeria in 1988, is a conglomerate with operations spanning Nigeria’s most dynamic economic sectors: agriculture, power, ICT, and transport. Simba, in partnership with world-class organizations, has leadership positions across all five of its companies. Those
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African Finance Evolution: It May Not Be Televised Yet, but the World Is Certainly Taking Note
Burkina Faso-based Fidelis Finance specialises in meeting leasing, credit, factoring, surety and payment guarantee needs — especially those of West African SMEs. The company’s knowhow has earned it national and international recognition, raised living standards and created jobs in the
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PwC Nigeria: Nigeria’s Finance Act Gets a Facelift to Attract Business and Investment
Earlier this year, Nigerian president Muhammadu Buhari signed the Finance Bill 2019 into law as the Finance Act of 2019 — the first amendment to the country’s tax laws since 1999. The Act, which comprises 57 sections, seeks to amend
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Business in Times of Corona: A Gathering Storm Darkens the Prospects of Africa
Even before the corona virus made its presence known, market analysts had no need for prescient powers to predict trouble ahead for South Africa. Already in February, consumer and business confidence had approached a 30-year low as the country’s anaemic
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Q&A with CEO of First Pension Custodian, Nigeria: Kunle Jinadu
His excitement hasn’t faded — and nor has his optimism for the sector. What excited you about the businesses you worked for during your earlier career, and what excites you about the business you now lead? Kunle Jinadu: My first
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UNOPS: Quality Infrastructure is Central to Sustainable Development
By Grete Faremo Under-Secretary-General and Executive Director of UNOPS As human beings, we go through our lives using infrastructure without really thinking about it. From roads to electricity, water and waste management to telecommunications, the quality of our life depends
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