Access Bank Invests 14 Charity Initiatives
As part of its long term commitment to building sustainable societies through its corporate social responsibility (CSR) strategy, employees of Access Bank (Ghana) Limited embarked on 14 different charity initiatives across the country intended to invest back in the communities within which the bank operates.
The various projects were targeted mainly at education, health and the less privileged in society.
Namibia: GDP and Inflation Expected to Up in 2013
NAMIBIAN Gross Domestic Product (GDP) is estimated to grow between 4,3 and 4,5% compared to South Africa’s 2,2%. This is largely due to improved sectoral growths especially the mining sector of Namibia.
In the same line, inflation is expected to increase by 5,7% however gradually over 2013 and 2014. This is due to the rise in food prices consequent of the industrial strikes in neighbouring South Africa. Likewise, South Africa’s GDP is greatly affected by these unrests.
Africa Is Rising: Inside the Continent’s Great Economic Leap
Most of the globe may still be reeling from the great recession, but one continent is booming. Surprise-it’s Africa. Jake Bright on what’s driving the growth, and whether the opportunities are trickling down.
In corporate boardrooms and global-investment seminars, more CEOs and business leaders are talking about Africa.
Investments, exports top Rwanda’s economic growth
According to Francois Kanimba, the Minister of Trade and Industry, there was an increase in investments and exports which posted a positive outlook making the economy resilient last year.
“There is an increase in trade receipts with our neighbors mainly Democratic Republic of Congo,†he said during the ministry’s accountability day on Thursday.
