Ports and ShippingTop StoriesIndonesia’s INA strikes a partnership with DP World to develop portsGBO CorrespondentNovember 1, 2021 GBO CorrespondentNovember 1, 202101268 The United Arab Emirates said that it will invest $10 bn in the fund that will be spent on projects in Indonesia
LogisticsTop StoriesAmitruck and IMFact partner to improve Africa’s logistics ecosystemGBO CorrespondentOctober 29, 2021 GBO CorrespondentOctober 29, 202101340 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, 202101305 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, 202101136 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, 202101252 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, 20210999 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, 202101101 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, 202101670 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, 202101330 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, 202101131 Brent crude oil fell 28 cents to $85.71 per barrel in trading