LogisticsTop StoriesAmitruck and IMFact partner to improve Africa’s logistics ecosystemGBO CorrespondentOctober 29, 2021 GBO CorrespondentOctober 29, 202101333 The partnership will see Amitruck increase its financial stability and optimise the working capital
EconomyTop StoriesSub- Saharan Africa exits recession, but economic growth remains slowGBO CorrespondentOctober 29, 2021 GBO CorrespondentOctober 29, 202101295 Nigeria is expected to grow by 2.7% in 2022 from a previously predicted rate of 2.5%
AviationTop StoriesAs Australia eases restrictions, Emirates ramp up its flights to the regionGBO CorrespondentOctober 29, 2021October 29, 2021 GBO CorrespondentOctober 29, 2021October 29, 202101134 The airline mentioned that its operations to Sydney and Melbourne will be increased from next month
Asset ManagementTop StoriesCrescera Capital lowers its proposed deal size by 13% ahead of IPOGBO CorrespondentOctober 28, 2021 GBO CorrespondentOctober 28, 202101243 The company is also targeting to raise $175 mn from its IPO
TelecomTop StoriesTelecom firm TIM submits proposal for Brazil’s 5G spectrum auctionGBO CorrespondentOctober 28, 2021October 28, 2021 GBO CorrespondentOctober 28, 2021October 28, 20210996 The telco plans to invest $390 mn
Ports and ShippingTop StoriesMarket leaders in COP26 summit announces to decarbonise international shipping by 2050GBO CorrespondentOctober 28, 2021 GBO CorrespondentOctober 28, 202101096 Industry leaders call for decarbinising international shipping by 2050 at COP26 This action saw a partnership between the Global Maritime Forum, the World Economic Forum,
Banking and FinanceTop StoriesAccess Bank to merge its Zambian unit with African Banking CorporationGBO CorrespondentOctober 27, 2021 GBO CorrespondentOctober 27, 202101664 This news comes just nine months after Access Bank bought the subsidiary
Islamic BankingTop StoriesIslamic Development Bank raises $1.7 bn through Islamic bond sale on NASDAQ DubaiGBO CorrespondentOctober 27, 2021 GBO CorrespondentOctober 27, 202101326 IsDB is now the largest Sukuk issuer on Nasdaq Dubai with a total value of $18.8bn through 13 issuances
Oil and GasTop StoriesBlackRock CEO Larry Fink says oil prices might reach $100/barrelGBO CorrespondentOctober 27, 2021 GBO CorrespondentOctober 27, 202101124 Brent crude oil fell 28 cents to $85.71 per barrel in trading
FeatureIssue 03 - 2021MAGAZINETelecom5G is changing Brazil’s telecom sectorGBO CorrespondentOctober 27, 2021 GBO CorrespondentOctober 27, 202102700 The introduction of 5G in Brazil could help sectors like public health and education, which were deeply affected by the Covid-19 pandemic