Barton Heyman

July 25, 2018

Africa Update: Why BRICS bank is loaning South Africa and China $300 million each

JOHANNESBURG (Reuters) – The New Development Bank, set up by the BRICS group of emerging economies, has approved loans of $300 million for energy projects in […]
July 25, 2018

Africa Update: China plans to invest $14.7 billion in South Africa

PRETORIA (Reuters) – China would invest $14.7 billion in South Africa President Cyril Ramaphosa said on Tuesday after talks between the two countries, news that sent […]
July 25, 2018

Nigeria Update: Risk to economy soars as 2019 politics takes stage

Analyst’s project that Nigeria’s political uncertainty will negatively affect its economy, from the markets to the purchasing power of its citizens. After months of intrigues, suspense, […]
July 25, 2018

Nigeria Update: Ministry unveils ICT roadmap, seeks increased private sector participation

The Ministry of Communications has unveiled the Nigerian Information and Communications Technology (ICT) Roadmap 2017-2018, with a clarion call on for improved participation of the private […]