Press Release SEF London - This landmark agreement between Barwaqo Microfinance Bank and the multinational MoneyTrans is the first of its kind and represents a paradigm shift in the money remittances scene. Barwaqo Bank has been functioning effectively for the past calendar...
A major international investment forum aimed at attracting investors to Somalia came to an end in Nairobi today. The three-day event convened enterpreneurs, investors, sector experts, business development experts and other stakeholders – all of whom are focused on Somalia...
O3b Networks announced that Telesom has signed a multi-year agreement to use O3b's satellite network in northern Somalia. The Somaliland mobile operator will be deploying O3b's trunking service, and will also be the first customer to contract with O3b for...
Kenya has emerged third in the top 20 fastest growing economies in the world in 2015 according to economists surveyed by Bloomberg Business. Kenya and Nigeria are the only African countries that have made it to the list that...
The Ethiopian Women Exporters’ Association (EWEA) held a trade fair in Hargeisa for the first time as part of a series of exhibitions planned for Ethiopia, Somaliland and Djibouti to promote regional trade and cooperation. The entity, which was set...
WorldRemit, a London-based online money transfer service that lets people send money to friends and family in other countries, has raised $100m in a Series B funding round led by Technology Crossover Ventures (TCV), with participation from existing investor...
The election results in Greece have again elevated the debate across Europe between proponents of austerity and stimulus. Which approach – either constricting public spending, including projects that promote sustainable growth, or increasing this funding, even through borrowing –...
Investment Opportunities for Somali Diaspora Location: Hampshire Hotel - Babylon, the Hague Address: Bezuidenhoutseweg 53 - 2594 AC – The Hague, The Netherlands Date and time: December 13, 14:00 - 18:00 Dear Sir, Madam , On Saturday the 13th of December 2014 Nedsom and...
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Algiers iconic “Independence monument” illuminated with innovative, energy-efficient lighting during Philips’ fifth consecutive Cairo to Cape Town Roadshow   ALGIERS, Algeria, May 13, 2014/African Press Organization (APO)/ – Royal Philips (http://www.philips.com/africaroadshow) (AEX: PHIA, NYSE: PHG), the global leader in lighting,  today...