AFRICAN EXPANSION ECONOMIC SUMMIT 2014 / Durban, South Africa 10-14 November 2014 Durban International Convention Centre The African Economic Expansion Summit is an annual global gathering of international investors, business executives, financiers and government officials to discuss, showcase, review and create business partnerships. Several infrastructure channels and project pipelines have been identified for pre-selected African States to submit pre-screened projects to the Project Initiation Committee under the following sectors: Transport:
Services:
Social:
Agriculture:
Energy:
• Ports/Shipping • Road Network • Rail Network • Airports
• Electricity • Water • Telecoms & ICT
• Schools/Universities • Clinics/Hospitals • Tourism
• Production • Processing • Distribution
• Generation • Distribution • Sustainable & Alternative
International project and consulting companies and interested businesses/investors will be able to present their focussed projects and services to government decision makers from across sub Saharan Africa. Interested parties from Africa and overseas will be able to showcase their infrastructure projects and services through targeted exhibitions, project due diligence presentations and other marketing materials. The Summit’s diverse array of marketing channels includes site visits, plenary sessions, panel discussions, break-away sessions and one-on-one interactions will deliver a unique professional experience and networking platform to move deals forward. The AEES gives Africa a new platform to drive economic activity and investment profiles about what’s happening on the continent as it relates to infrastructure projects. African delegations from Southern African Development Community (SADC), the African Union, West & East African Regional Economic Communities, and various African member states to showcase their economies critical infrastructure projects. The Summit co-hosts, the South African Province of KwaZulu-Natal and Rainbow/PUSH Africa believe this unique professional networking experience offers an exceptional insight into Africa’s future infrastructural opportunities and challenges. We look forward to your participation at the AEES, we believe there is an appetite to build new partnerships and become part of the African growth story. Registration and Information: Website: www-aees.co.za E-mail: info@aees.co.za
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4th Quarter of 2014. The US-Angola Chamber of Commerce (USACC) was informed on May 21st by Boeing that due to administrative circumstances beyond their control, the anticipated dates for delivery of the TAAG 777 had to be shifted. Subsequently this means that the USACC Trade Mission to Angola originally scheduled for May 29 to June 4, 2014, will also have to be changed to a later date which will be conveyed in due course – anticipated to be in the fourth quarter of 2014. USACC sincerely apologizes for any inconvenience this unavoidable shift in schedule may have caused you and do hope that you will still be able to join us on this great mission at its rescheduled date. If you have already paid, USACC will be pleased to reimburse your fee for the trade mission. Upon receipt of your instruction please be advised that this reimbursement will take approximately four business days to be credited back to your account. Please know that you and your company are important to us at the U.S.-Angola Chamber of Commerce and our partner ANIP. We would like to sincerely thank you for your support and understanding.
For up-to-date information, please contact Maria da Cruz Gabriel (1-703-203-6481).
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The Publisher Says... Earl “Skip” Cooper, II Publisher/Editor-in-Chief Black Business News
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mong the events that will mark 2014 as a critical year in history, is the U.S.-Africa Leaders Summit that was held in Washington, DC August 4-6th. Nearly 50 delegations representing the nations of the continent of Africa convened for several days of talks on many subjects from civil socity to economic development. One important feature of the summit was the opportunity for those of us in the USA to be informed by the resulting discussion and the images. We have been privy to see and hear details of projects and programs, many worth billions of dollars. Our perceptions of the possibilities for Africans and African Americans to work together on development projects for the African continent have been permanently expanded. From too few African Americans in the highly visible roles throughout the Summit events to the Africans should be spending the money to attend the Summit on critical projects at home; there have been many conflicting commentaries on the worth and value of the Summit. Regardless of which side of the argument you support, if the African American business community takes full advantage of the information and opportunities that were revealed during the African Leaders Summit, we will be well on our way to closing the great gap that has been separting us from fulfilling our African heritage connection.
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The Publisher Says... The Continental Free Trade Area New!-African Monetary Fund Africa’s Agenda 2063
48 30 36 Kenya: Africa’s Next Frontier 48 Highlight - Zambia, 50 Year Reflection 67 Profile: US-Angola Chamber of Commerce 70 Star Alliance Ups Conventions Plus Program 72 Global Meeting Planner Projections 76 New Air Travel Security Measures 16 Fighinting Pirates the African in Place Way 20 Recycled Plastic to Fuel 3D Printing Industry 24 Rwanda’s News Wine 30 U.S.-Africa Leaders Summit 78 80 86 88 95
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Continental Free Trade Area (CFTA)
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he Southern Africa Development Community (SADC) Consultative meeting on the Continental Free Trade Area (CFTA/BIAT) is organized by the African Union Commission (AUC) in collaboration with SADC Secretariat and United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (UNECA). The objectives of the two days meeting is to facilitate consultations and dialogue between SADC Member states on the CFTA. In her opening remark H.E Mrs. Fatima Haram Acyl, Commissioner for Trade and Industry, highlighted
that “there is a consensus on functional regional Free Trade Areas (FTAs) which provides a strong basis for the implementation of the Continental Free Trade Area (CFTA), it is for this reason that we see a lot of value in supporting the implementation of SADC FTA and in the tripartite initiative of COMESAEAC-SADC* to establish FTA by 2014”. In Addition she affirmed that “the successful implementation of BIAT*/CFTA initiative requires the participation of multiple stakeholders. These include the private sector, civil society,
parliamentarians and academia among others.” The meeting was also assumed by the director of SADC secretariat, Ms. Boitumelo Gofhamodimo who stated that “……BIAT action plan is aimed at addressing challenges constraining intra-African trade through programmes and activities grouped under seven clusters covering trade policy, trade facilitation, productive capacity, trade-related infrastructure, trade finance, trade information and factor market integration”, the Director said “this should resonate
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well with the aspirations of SADC Member states who are keen to put up coherent programmes to address problems arising out of an increasingly competitive global market environment”. In addition
delegates to Gaborone to attend this critical meeting. “The meeting comes at an opportune time as it will allow us, as SADC, to introspect and to make meaningful contributions towards the Action Plan for boosting Intra-African Trade”. In addition, she said “…….Most of the SADC Members are part of the Tripartite negotiations whose main objective is to strengthen and deepen economic integration of the southern and East African regions….. therefore, full implementation of the SADC Free Trade Area, as well as meaningful progress at the Tripartite level should be the stepping stones towards conclusion of the CFTA”, In her conclusion, the Permanent Secretary of Botswana Ministry of Trade encouraged the involvement and participation of the private sectors in the process of the implementation of the CFTA. For full speech please consult our website http://ti.au.int SADC Member States, SADC Secretariat, UNECA, Association of SADC Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ASCCI) and the Botswana Confederation of Commerce and Manpower Development participated in this meeting. For further information consult our website: http://ti.au.int. she said” in preparation for CFTA negotiations there are a number of lessons that can be drawn from the tripartite experience”. Addressing the opening ceremony, the Permanent Secretary of Trade and Industry in Botswana, Mrs. Banny Molosiwa welcomed all the
*Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa (SADC) East Africa Community (ECA) Southern Africa Development Community (SADC) Banque Internationale Arabe de Tunisie (BIAT)
http://ti.au.int/en/events/african-union-commission-consult-sadc-member-states-discuss-continental-free-trade-area-cfta
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African Union Summit Approves
African Monetary Fund
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he African Union (AU) Summit has approved the creation of an African Monetary Fund (AMF), with an initial capital of US$22.64 billion, to promote economic development in Africa. The Fund will work to correct balances of payment positions across Africa, mainly caused by low export of commodities and high import volumes which have exerted a negative burden on currency stability. African Union Commissioner for Economic Affairs Anthony Maruping said the AMF was being established
to help tackle macro-economic matters in Africa. “It is not true that there has been an economic leadership gap in Africa,” Maruping told PANA. “We are creating an African institution because the UN Economic Commission for Africa is a global body.” The Fund is expected to create a proper lending system in Africa to correct the balance of payment imbalances within the continent and ensure exchange rate stability. It will also work towards African currency convertibility, ensuring
that currencies across Africa can be exchangeable. The Fund will promote monetary cooperation to achieve Africa’s desires to achieve economic integration, and will also try to speed up economic development within Africa. To achieve this objective, the Fund will design formulas to lower the debt burden and other debt management policies in Africa and also facilitate the development of the African financial markets. Its authorised share capital is denominated in 100 dollars per
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share. The callable share capital of the Fund has been set at 50% of the authorised share capital, which is US$11.32. The paid up share capital would be at least 50% of the callable share capital - US$5.66 billion denominated in 100 dollars. South Africa is expected to get the highest allocation of the 500,000 shares, with an 8.05% share, translating into nearly US$1billion, followed by Nigeria, at 7.94%, translating into US$899 million in capital contributions. Egypt, Africa’s third largest economy, is expected to subscribe for 6.12% of the shares, contributing US$693 million,
followed by Algeria, which is to be allocated 4.59% of the shares, at US$520 million. Ethiopia comes up as Africa’s fifth largest economy with a subscription rate of 3.41% valued at US$386 million. The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) will get 2.79% of the shares with US$316 million followed by Kenya with 2.5% valued at US$283 million. Africa’s poorest economy, South Sudan, will contribute just US$64 million for just 0.57% while Cape Verde and Comoros will get US$112 million and US$110 million. Each of the countries is expected to make payments of its subscription at once or in four installments of 25% of the amount. The payment period would last for between the initial four years to eight. The first payments are expected 60 days after the AMF treaty enters force. Countries are also allowed to issue bonds in US dollars which are non-interest earning. The Fund will invest its fund in the international financial markets and is expected to maintain a sound credit rating, according to the Treaty, seen by PANA in Malabo, Equatorial Guinea. The AMF will be based in Yaounde, Cameroon.
http://au.int/ http://sunnewsonline.com/new/?p=70044 Black Business News International Edition -9- Summer 2014
Ecobank, AfDB Seal $200m Deal
in France through its affiliate EBI SA in Paris. ETI also has representative offices in Dubai (United Arab Emirates), London
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cobank Transnational Incorporated (ETI) (“Ecobank” or “the Group”), parent company of the Ecobank Group, and the African Development Bank (‘AfDB’) have signed a US$200 million trade finance facility to bolster ETI’s ability to provide adequate trade finance in Africa. The facility was signed on Wednesday, May 21, 2014 at an official ceremony held during the AfDB Annual General Meeting in the Rwandan capital, Kigali. The Group chief executive officer (CEO) of Ecobank Mr. Albert Essien and Mr. Alex Rugamba director, AfDB signed the agreement for their respective institutions. According to details of the agreement, the facility comprises two components: a US$100 million unfunded risk-sharing facility to bolster Ecobank’s capacity as an international confirming bank for trade transactions originated by issuing banks in Africa and another US$100 million trade facilitation loan which will be used by Ecobank to provide trade finance support to local corporate and small medium enterprise (SMEs) in Africa. It is expected that the facility will support approximately US$1.8 billion of trade transactions in Africa over a period of 3.5 years. In separate remarks, Ecobank Group CEO Mr. Albert Essien commented “this facility will greatly support international and intraregional trade in Africa.” “We look forward to an everdeepening collaboration with the AfDB to provide vital trade finance support to promote regional
integration and the development of SMEs across Africa.” In brief remarks, Mr. Alex Rugamba, d i r e c t o r, AfDB pledged the Bank’s commitment to helping to improve trade finance and SMEs development and growth in Africa. “This is part of our duty,” he said. Incorporated in Lomé, Togo, Ecobank Transnational Incorporated (‘ETI’) is the parent company of the leading independent pan-African banking group, Ecobank. It currently has a presence in 35 African countries, namely: Angola, Benin, Burkina Faso, Burundi, Cameroon, Cape Verde, Central African Republic, Chad, Congo (Brazzaville), Congo (Democratic Republic), Côte d’Ivoire, Equatorial Guinea, Ethiopia, Gabon, Gambia, Ghana, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Kenya, Liberia, Malawi, Mali, Niger, Nigeria, Rwanda, Sao Tome and Principe, Senegal, Sierra Leone, South Africa, South Sudan, Tanzania, Togo, Uganda, Zambia, Zimbabwe. The Group is also represented
(UK), and Beijing (China). ETI is listed on the stock exchanges in Lagos, Accra, and the West African Economic and Monetary Union (UEMOA) – the BRVM. The Group is owned by more than 600,000 local and international institutional and individual shareholders. The Group employs over 19,000 people in 39 different countries in over 1,250 branches and offices. Ecobank is a fullservice bank providing wholesale, retail, investment and transaction banking services and products to governments, financial institutions, international organizations, multinationals, medium, small and micro businesses and individuals.
http://indepthafrica.com/ecobank-nets-us200m-to-finance-trade-smes www.adfb.org http://ecobank.com
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2014 GEDI Rankings for Africa
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he Global Entrepreneurship & Development Index (ww. thegedi.org/research/gediindex) was created to provide a more complete understanding of economic development by capturing the contextual nature of business formation, expansion, and growth. It is based on analysis of comprehensive data sets from more than 120 countries that marshal information about the “3A’s” of development: • entrepreneurial attitudes, • aspirations, and • activity. Reports for 2011, 2012 and 2013 are available on the website. www.smartplanet.com/blog/ bulletin/the-most-entrepreneurialcountries-in-the-world/?tag=nl. e660&s_cid=e660&ttag=e660&ftag =TRE4eb29b5
RANK 51 61 62 64 71 74 84 86 87 89 91 94 95 96 98 98 99
NATION South Africa Tunisia Namibia Botswana Gabon Nigeria Morocco Algeria Swaziland Angola Zambia Ghana Egypt Senegal Benin Cameroon Liberia
RANK 102 103 106 106 107 108 110 111 112 113 114 115 117 118 119 120
NATION Kenya Tanzania Mozambique Rwanda Gambia Malawi Burkina Faso Ethiopia Madacasgar Côte d’Ivoire Uganda Mali Mauritania Sierra Leone Burundi Chad
2014 Emerging Cities Outlook Index Africa has 5 Cities on the List
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he Emerging Cities Outlook (ECO) is a companion to the A.T. Kearney’s Global Cities Index–a list of 84 cities measured on how globally engaged they are in business activity, human capital, information exchange, cultural experience and political engagement (www.atkearney.com/
research-studies/global-cities-index/ full-report).
The ECO, is all about potential. As in, the potential for that city to become more global in the future and someday even rival cities on the global index.
Specifically, the ECO predicts the likelihood that 34 cities in low- and middle-income countries will improve their future global positioning in the next 10 to 20 years, based on how quickly they’ve been catching up with the top performers on a number of leading human capital, business activity and innovation indicators. While these cities have potential, they also have issues that threaten to hold them back. For instance, São Paulo–a city with strong business activity–has problems in stability and security and
Addis Ababa must still attend to income inequality and business transparency Africa’s ECO cities with potential are listed by rank, name, and nation: 3---Addis Ababa, Ethiopia 9---Nairobi, Kenya 13-Johannesburg, South Africa 16-Cape Town, South Africa 18-Tunis, Tunisia. www.smartplanet.com/blog/ bulletin/20-emerging-cities-thatcould-someday-rival-new-yorklondon-and-paris/?tag=nl.e660&s_ cid=e660&ttag=e660&ftag=TRE4e b29b5
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Exotix Opens First African Office in Lagos, Nigeria by Oluwabusayo Sotunde, Ventures Africa
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ondon-based leading frontier, emerging market and illiquid debt merchant bank, Exotix Limited has expanded its footprints to the continent with the launch of its first office in Lagos, Nigeria’s commercial nerve center. The investment company, which prides itself as having an extensive knowledge in securing financing and providing instrumental advice to clients in the
frontier market plans to extend its reach on the continent to Eastern region of the continent where said it already has offers. In Nigeria, Ali Khalpey, Head of Equities at Exotix
Lagos Commercial Center said the bank will offer local currency and fixed income trading while it awaits necessary license approval. “Over the last six months we have been focused on rolling out our Sub-Sahara Africa research, sales and trading capability, which is now almost complete,” Khalpey had said in a statement on the company’s website. Before the year ends, the investment bank intends to extend its hold of African stocks from 56 to 100. Exotix’ trading capability covers over 26 Frontier Equity Markets including key markets of Nigeria, Kenya, Vietnam, Pakistan, Morocco and Kuwait.
www.ventures-africa.com/2014/06/exotix-opens-first-african-office-in-nigeria
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Africa’s Agenda 2063 By Mr. Mandla Madonsela
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genda 2063 emanated from a desire to chart a new chapter in Africa’s socio-economic development and transformation that was expressed during the Golden Jubilee of the founding of the Organisation of African Unity (OAU) celebrated in 2013. Indeed, by 2013, the African Union (AU) found itself in a new conducive environment. Colonialism had been greatly defeated and apartheid dismantled; member states were better organised with major advances including sustained high economic growth performance for over a decade, good governance and building of democratic institutions, conflict management and resolution, among others. Moreover, Africa today has wellfunctioning and better-organised regional economic communities (RECs), which are recognised as pillars of the pursuit of a common vision of “an integrated, prosperous and peaceful Africa, driven by its own citizens and representing a dynamic force in the global arena.” These factors were further supported by the additional experience gained from the New Partnership for Africa’s
Development (Nepad), availability A central tenet of Agenda 2063 of new development and is the imperative of learning from investment opportunities that have failures, building upon successes started seeing many countries in and best practices, and what has Africa booming, emergence of new worked in Africa so as to forge a new alliances (Brazil, Russia, India, paradigm on African development China and South Africa —Brics), and the changing global context that brought globalisation and information technology revolution, which Africa needs to adapt to but also be a key player in. One of these submissions will be selected as the W h a t Agenda 2063 logo remained was for the AU to put in place a viable long-term based on home-grown solutions. continental strategy to realise the In their 50th Anniversary Solemn ideals of the Pan-Africanism and Declaration, the African leaders African Renaissance. pledged to focus their attention on Agenda 2063 builds on the pan- eight key areas, which they pledged African movement and the struggle to integrate in their national plans against colonialism to accelerate and in the development of the past and existing strategic Continental Agenda 2063 through a frameworks including, most notably, people-driven process. the Abuja Treaty and Nepad. The eight areas were:
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• African Identity and Renaissance • Continue the struggle against colonialism and the right to selfdetermination of people still under colonial rule • The Integration Agenda
• Agenda for Social and Economic Development •Peace and Security Agenda •Democratic Governance •Determining Africa’s Destiny •Africa’s Place in the World The Agenda 2063 was therefore intended to be a well-conceived plan for the realisation of the common vision for the next 50 years when the AU will be celebrating the OAU centenary. The task of developing the Agenda was entrusted to the African Union Commission, working with the Nepad Coordinating Agency (NPCA) and in close collaboration
with the African Development Bank (AfDB) and the United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (UNECA). In developing Agenda 2063, the African leaders further instructed the
AUC and collaborating institutions to put in place a people driven process. Accordingly, extensive consultations with key stakeholders within and without the continent have been taking place. They include the private sector, African academics and think tanks, government planning experts and development specialists, civil society organisations, African Diaspora, RECs and AU organs, youth, women, media groups, and web based consultations. From the consultations seven aspirations have been distilled that represent what Africans want to
see addressed in the Agenda 2063. These are: 1. A prosperous Africa based on inclusive and environmentally sustainable growth 2. An integrated continent, politically united based on the ideals of Pan Africanism 3. An Africa of good governance, democracy, respect for human rights, justice and the rule of law 4. A peaceful and secure Africa 5. An Africa with strong cultural identity, values and ethics 6. An Africa where development is people-driven, relying particularly on the potential of the youth and women, and 7. Africa as a strong and influential global player and partner Thus, the Agenda 2063 goals, targets and strategies are derived from these aspirations as well as from the eight priority areas enumerated in the 50th Anniversary Solemn Declaration and the provisions of the Constitutive Act of the African Union. Currently, the technical work which is co-ordinated in the AU Directorate of the Strategic Policy Planning, Monitoring, Evaluation and Resource Mobilisation (SPPMERM) is ongoing by undertaking a review of national, regional and continental plans, analysis of current situation, trends and scenarios, studies on how Africa can finance its development in order to inform Agenda 2063; and ensure that it is truly a strategic framework for inclusive growth and sustainable development that helps to optimize the use of Africa’s resources for the benefit of all Africans. www.sundaymail.co.zw/?p=5037 Mr. Mandla Madonsela is the director of strategic planning monitoring evaluation and resource mobilisation of the African Union Commission
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How to Fight Pirates the African Way The continent is working to secure its seas
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frica has more than 26,000 kilometers of coastline—and some of the world’s most important trade routes run through its waters. Its nations’ territorial waters contain vast mineral reserves. More than any other continent, Africa depends on the sea for its economic development.
limited. Somali piracy first brought naval security in Africa to the top of the agenda. This threat is waning thanks to a massive international effort to counter and apprehend pirates off the Horn of Africa. But other threats are rising … and finally getting some attention from
arguably more harmful to Africa than Somali piracy ever was. The continent will need to invest considerably more financial and political capital to effectively counter them.
Piracy Moves West Daring hijackings by Somali pirates and multi-million-dollar ship ransoms are “now a matter of the past,” says Pottengal Mukundan, director of the International Maritime Bureau. The IMB is a subdivision of the International Chamber of Commerce and publishes regular updates on worldwide piracy. “Since the end of 2012 the attacks
A Cameroonian sailor during training. U.S. Navy photo But the abilities of African nations to effectively police their waters is
African governments. Some of these new threats are
have come down dramatically,” Mukundan says. “We used to have something like 49 hijackings per
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year, today we have zero hijackings.” Off the coast of Somalia, that is. A broad coalition of navies, including the U.S.A. to China, patrols East African waters. Shipping companies have invested heavily in private security contractors. Additionally, there have been improvements in governance in Somalia, although Mukundan cautions that the pirates “are still there”—and the phenomenon could well reappear, if international efforts wane. Despite the improving situation in Somalia, Africa is still the most dangerous continent for ship owners. The threat has shifted from
had 50 attacks in total [this year],” Mukundan says. Western pirates seized two vessels and 39 crew— and killed on crewman. In fact, the real damage is likely far great. The IMB estimates that as many as two thirds of all attacks in the region go unreported, because ship owners want to avoid bureaucratic interactions with local authorities. Piracy in the Gulf of Guinea is fundamentally different than piracy off the Horn of Africa, says maritime security expert Adjoa Anyimadu of the Chatham House Tthink Tank. “The risk mainly comes from Nigeria,” Anyimadi says. But the
east to west. The Gulf of Guinea is becoming the new hot spot for pirate activities. “In the Gulf of Guinea, we have
pirates roam the territorial waters of nearly a dozen different nations that border the Gulf of Guinea. In the case of Somalia, attacks
would happen on the open seas, sometimes geographically closer to India than to Somalia. In West Africa, pirates target ships that are riding at anchor close to shore. The proximity to land makes international intervention “harder to justify,” according to Anyimadu.
Pirate Fishing More and more, African governments are waking up to the necessity of controlling all economic resources in their territories, including those at sea. Africa’s coast includes some of the world’s most important fishing grounds—and much of the continent relies on the fish protein for daily
nutrition. But the same lack of boats and skilled law-enforcement officers that lets pirates roam freely also deprives African governments
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see Fighting Piracy on page 18
Fighting Piracy from page 17
for example, maritime security still suffers from a “lack of prioritization on the national level”—especially in Nigeria, she says. In Nigeria, the different branches of the security forces fight with each other over resources … with the navy usually losing. Individual states need to sort out their budgetary and political
because Nigeria has the strongest navy in the region and is also the source of many of the problems. But because Nigeria is also battling a deadly and high-profile insurgency on land, this isn’t very likely to happen in the near future, Anyimadu admits. Instead, she says, smaller countries could look to East
of the means to thwart illicit fishing fleets from Europe, Russia and Asia. With food prices quickly becoming one of the most important concerns for domestic constituencies, African governments are scrambling for solutions to illegal fishing that has gone virtually unchecked for decades. Huge new natural gas and crude oil discoveries also demand better maritime security. M o z a m b i q u e and Tanzania, for example, are on the verge of becoming some of the world’s largest producers of natural gas, all of which is found offshore. Their governments look with trepidation to Nigeria, where the oil and gas sector is the main target of pirates, who abduct The EU Naval Force (EU NAVFOR) frigate Corte-Real in Port Victoria, The Seychelles to and hold workers for perform boat-handling training with the local Coast-Guard. ransom and steal oil, priorities. In the mean time, Africa and the example of The gas and supplies. cooperation is Seychelles for inspiration. The tiny The increasing value of marine international becoming more important. Because island nation has become a hub for resources is also heightening the maritime threats rarely respect counter-pirate activities around the tensions around disputed borders, like in the case of the Democratic borders, navies must cooperate. Horn of Africa. Especially in the Gulf of Guinea, And as a result, the international Republic of Congo and Angola. where many states share a relatively community has invested heavily International Confabs small patch of ocean. in strengthening the naval and To counter piracy as well as to A recent regional summit in institutional capacities of The secure their economic interests, Cameroon was a big step forward Seychelles, to help the country African countries are starting to in this regard, Anyimadu says. But to host military task forces and invest in maritime security. But now countries need to make good reconnaissance assets, as well as Anyimadu thinks that there’s room on the promises they made there. to enable the judicial system to try for improvement. In West Africa, Nigerian leadership would help, and imprison suspected pirates.
https://medium.com/war-is-boring/how-to-fight-pirates-the-african-way-66d876a89b12 Black Business News International Edition -18- Summer 2014
A plastic waste extruder for RepRap 3D printer filament. Image: RepRapWiki
How Recycled Plastic for 3D Printing will Drive Sustainability and Improve Social Consciousness By Lyndsey Gilpin
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urable, shiny, new plastic -- it’s what makes most 3D printers run. And as 3D printing grows in popularity and we begin to scale projects in every industry, the world is going to use a lot more of it. If the industry goal is to have 3D printers in most homes and businesses with lots of other
3D printers running constantly in manufacturing centers, we’ll naturally add even more to the 33.6 million tons of plastic Americans toss each year, only 6.5% of which is recycled. It’s estimated that 100 million tons of plastic is floating in the world’s oceans. Each piece can take anywhere from 500 to 1,000
years to decompose. Deep within those piles of plastic waste lies an opportunity for the expanding 3D printing industry. Instead of melting new plastic to create these products, some companies are seizing the chance to build more sustainable, costeffective, socially conscious ways
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of dealing with the looming demand for raw plastic. Using recycled plastic in 3D printers can help create jobs, open new markets, and even change the cycle of poverty in some cases.
The Evolution of Plastic Filament Traditional 3D printers (the type consumers buy) use ABS or PLA plastic. Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene (ABS) is oil-based, with a much higher melting point and toxic fumes that are released when the printer is running. Polylactic acid
(PLA) filament is corn-based. It’s often used for packaging, as it is biodegradable and less harmful to the environment if it is recycled. What most people don’t realize, however, is that High Density Polyethylene (HDPE) plastic -which is the majority of what is floating in our oceans and piling in landfills -- can also work in the printers if it is simply turned into filament and wrapped around spools. Joshua Pearce and his team
of researchers at Michigan Technological University have been working on open-source, environmentally friendly 3D printers for years. Last year, they created the Recyclebot, which turns waste plastic into 3D printer feedstock, using the RepRap model, a selfreplicating 3D printer. The newest version of the printer Pearce created takes a third of the time to assemble and cuts 20% of the cost, making it less than $500 in parts. The open-source design allows people to build upon the technology themselves, and Pearce believes
kilogram for the electricity to run it.” It uses a windshield wiper motor to push shredded plastic containers -- like milk jugs -- into a heated pipe, where the plastic is melted and formed into a long plastic spaghetti. It’s wound up with a spooler like the open-source Filawinder, then fed from the spool into the 3-D printer. The plans for the printer are open source so you can make one yourself or buy one from companies making different kinds of Recyclebot filament extruders like Filabot and FilaFab. The spoolers can be purchased online, as can RepRap
the idea of a Recyclebot will catch on because it allows people to truly utilize all of their household resources to make things. “There are large environmental savings when you use recycled plastic. However, the main reason people will want to use recycled filament is the cost,” Pearce said. “Commercial plastic filament costs about $35/kg or more -- if you make it yourself with a Recyclebot the cost drops to only ten cents per
fully assembled printers that work with recycled plastic filament. The designs to create and build your own printer are free. The team is now working on printing solar powered equipment, a Recyclebot for recycled metal materials, and cheaper, more efficient RepRap designs. But his real mission has to do with something much larger. “I think open source 3D printing
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can do a lot to bring us all incredible wealth,” Pearce said. “It can help everyone in both the developing and developed world alike to print themselves out of poverty.”
Creating Opportunities with Plastic Waste About 15 million waste pickers worldwide collect, sort, and process recycled materials, but more often than not, they live in extreme poverty, making up some of the most disadvantaged communities on the planet. The Ethical Filament Foundation was created to address this very problem, and create a fair trade standard and certification
process for the 3D printer filament industry. Putting this to work is Protoprint, the first fair trade filament company based in Pune, India. The Protoprint team recycles HDPE plastic, which is used to make water bottles and other common items, since it is abundantly available and non-biodegradable. Waste pickers in India are part of a very low socio-economic class that sorts through unsegregated
garbage dumps, separating plastic waste from organic waste. About two million waste pickers in the country sell the waste to scrap dealers for as little as $0.15 per kilogram, and often make less than a dollar a day doing it. “Even though they form the backbone of the Indian recycling industry, these individuals are often marginalized by society. That’s the problem,” said CEO Sidhant Pai, a recent environmental engineering graduate from MIT. Pai is working with a waste picker co-operative called SWaCH, setting up a pilot filament lab facility at a garbage dump, and he wants to launch commercially later this summer. By converting the plastic waste they collect to 3D printer filament, they add value to it, he said, earning at least 15 times more for the same amount of plastic. “In addition to the economic benefit, the technology empowers them socially -- making these hard working individuals microentrepreneurs, in charge of their destiny,” Pai said. At the local level, Protoprint is providing academic institutions in India with low-cost filament to increase the adoption of 3D printing into the curriculum. Protoprint plastic can be purchased in bulk or for individual
fused deposition modeling (FDM) printers, and the company also sells functioning 3D printers. Society does not fully value plastic. That’s the idea behind the Plastic Bank, which calls for harvesting and repurposing plastic, turning it into a valuable currency. The plastic can be exchanged as 3D printing materials, tools, and household parts. The company ran a successful Indiegogo campaign last year, and plans to open the first Plastic Bank in Lima, Peru. The company is encouraging a “social plastic” movement by asking corporations to sign a petition to mobilize more responsible use of plastic waste. 3D printing offers the ideal outlet for that waste. “I believe that organizations like ours could push the 3D printing industry towards a sustainable and environmentally friendly future, effectively recycling waste plastic as opposed to simply generating more,” Pai said. “There have been a number of studies that show recycling plastic is significantly better for the environment and, while we’re only a drop in the ocean, I believe it is a step in the right direction.”
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Helios Towers Africa Raising $980 Million for Regional Expansion By Yinka Ibukun
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elios Towers Africa (HTA), the owner of telecommunications towers in three countries on the continent, is raising almost $1 billion in capital to expand in the region, Chief Financial Officer Andres de Orleans Borbon said. The Mauritius-based company has raised $630 million in equity from shareholders including International Finance Corp., the World Bank’s investment unit, and is planning a syndicated loan worth more than $350 million, it said in an e-mailed statement today. HTA agreed yesterday to buy 3,100 African towers from New Delhi-based Bharti Airtel Ltd. (BHARTI) “Part of it will be used for the Airtel transaction and the rest is carved out for future transactions in Africa,” de Orleans Borbon said in a telephone interview from London today. HTA, which has towers in Ghana, Tanzania and the Democratic Republic of Congo, can’t yet disclose the countries in which the acquired Bharti Airtel facilities are located, de Orleans Borbon said.
Carriers in Africa are offloading towers, which cost more to run on much of the continent than in some other parts of the world because of the need for backup generators and batteries to guard against power failures. HTA’s competitors in Africa’s tower business include London-based Eaton Towers, Boston-based American Tower Corp. (AMT) and Nigeria-based IHS Holding Ltd., which said in March it had raised $1.5 billion in capital over the past year.
Mixed Portfolio While rivals like IHS have a mixed portfolio of owned and managed towers, HTA typically owns all its facilities, de Orleans Borbon said. “Short-term partnerships always
create the wrong incentives,” the executive said. “If you own the infrastructure, you can invest in the infrastructure.” Bharti Airtel said yesterday the sale of its towers would allow India’s largest mobile-phone operator to cut debt. Stopping short of an outright sale, Orange SA (ORA)’s subsidiaries in Ivory Coast and Cameroon signed a 15-year agreement with IHS last year for the company to manage 2,000 towers that it can sublet to other operators. “Some operators don’t want necessarily to raise money,” said de Orleans Borbon. “They focus on having a very low rental rate and they don’t get a lot of money for their towers upfront.”
www.bloomberg.com/news/2014-07-10/helios-towers-africa-raising-980-million-for-regional-expansion.html To contact the reporter on this story: Tom Freke in London at tfreke@bloomberg.net To contact the editors responsible for this story: James Holloway at jholloway8@bloomberg.net Kim McLaughlin, David Risser Black Business News International Edition -23- Summer 2014
Around the World in Eighty Sips — Rwanda’s
Akarusho Red One of the neatest things about wine is that it isn’t merely a beverage; it’s history and culture in liquid form. In this segment, we’ll feature a singular wine from one of the world’s nearly two hundred nations. Red, white, fortified, sparkling – whatever mood we’re in (or whatever is available) is what we’ll have to share. Saving our home in the US for last, we’ll strive to be both daring and unique, and to provide a little education about the nation of origin, its history, and its wine as well. If you’re afraid to venture beyond the Russian River Valley, this probably isn’t for you. But if you’re adventuresome and the curious type, well then, we welcome you along on the journey!
militias in league with government forces and civilians slaughtered nearly a million people, all of them Tutsi or moderate Hutus. This rift was created when Belgians, who had taken over the area from the Germans as part of the provisions of the Treaty of Versailles, divided the banyarwanda, the people of Rwanda, into groups to create a minority ruling class, the Tutsi. In 1959, Hutu extremists rose up, driving hundreds of thousands of
Tutsi out of Rwanda. From 1959 to 1994, conditions for Tutsi remaining in Rwanda were discriminatory, often violent, and in 1994, the infamous genocide claimed the lives of a million human beings. But Rwanda shouldn’t be known only for the worst one hundred days in history. It is also a place of unparalleled landscapes, exotic animals, innovative industry, beautiful people, and vibrant culture. That culture is made up of dance and drumming, basket weaving and artwork, history and tradition and, like all cultures, cuisine. In Rwanda, one will find wonderful goat and fish brochettes, dozens of tasty ways to prepare a banana, and countless other dishes unique to the tiny African state. As for drink, Rwanda is much more famous for urwagwa, the “banana beer” that many of locals brew, than it is for traditional wine. In fact, I have been traveling
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or our first entry in this eightypart series, we’ll start in someplace unexpected, in the heart of Africa’s Great Lakes region. A place well-known, but not for wine: Rwanda. Affectionately nicknamed the Mille Collines, or “Land of a Thousand Hills,” Rwanda is known for it’s gorgeous rolling hillsides, the famous mountain gorillas, and, of course, the genocide of 1994. Twenty years ago this April, over the course of 100 days, extremist Hutu
Rwanda is located in the center of the map, with Uganda to the north, Burundi to the south, Democratic Republic of the Congo (formerly Zaire) to the west, and Tanzania to the east.
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back and forth from Rwanda since 2008, but it wasn’t until 2013 that I noticed Rwanda making its own grape wines for consumption and, perhaps one day, export. The wine I brought back for Sonja and I to try was Akarusho Red 2011, a dry red wine which also comes in sweet red and white varietals. On a recent trip to Rwanda to put on an educational conference about the Holocaust and the 1994 Genocide Against the Tutsi, I noticed the bottle in a local store, got curious, and brought it back to share with Sonja. A product of parent company Urwibutso, the wine’s colorful label professes “Wine of falvour to raise appetite. Just have a taste!” So we did. And we were quite impressed! With a low alcohol content (around 7%) the wine was well balanced, and possessed many of the distinct characteristics of wine that “experiments” often lack. It had a fair level of acidity, and also tannins, and a delightful fruitiness that was not “grapey” just good. And at 7,000 Rwandan Francs per bottle (a little more than $10), well, it seems likely that Rwandan’s affinity for urwagwa and Fanta may soon be complimented by their wine palates as well. In the aftermath of the genocide of 1994, Rwanda has been transformed into one of the most successful and advanced nations in Africa. Trade has boomed, and the economy has grown steadily, bringing in hundreds of millions of dollars annually from tourists who wish to see the famous mountain gorillas, go on safari in Akagera National Park, or visit Lake Kivu, one of the largest and most scenic lakes on the continent. Rwanda is a progressive nation; plastic bags
have been banned in favor of paper or canvas, and the democratically elected parliament boasts a membership that is 64% female – the only nation in the world that can make such a claim. As part of Vision2020, the government’s official plan and pathway to the future, skyscrapers are being erected throughout the capital city of Kigali, promoting business and encouraging international investment. Rwandans themselves have moved forward admirably since their time of greatest crisis, and while many genocidaires remain incarcerated, much of the displaced Tutsi diaspora have been repatriated. Further, the terms “Hutu” and “Tutsi” have been stricken from their vocabulary, in favor of simply “Rwandan.” In the aftermath of one of the greatest tragedies ever to occur, the beautiful nation and her people move steadily forward, toward a brighter future.
Urwagwa, Rwanda’s strong and tart banana beer With all of this growth and advancement taking place, it may be reasonable to think, given the quality of the product, that wine may play some part in the booming see Akarusho Red 2011 on page 26
One of the rolling, populated hillsides of Kigali
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economy of the Mille Collines. For my part, I travel there to work with teachers, not as a tourist but as the director of a non-profit organization. In candor, I can say honestly that I have fallen in love with this amazing country. And when I’m there, I always enjoy the local cuisine, and I will enjoy it even more now that I can have, alongside my baked banana and goat brochette, a bottle of excellent, locally-sourced wine Akarusho Red 2011.
Th Kigali Genocide Memorial, located centrally in the nation’s The capital. The memorial hosts conferences, contains an excellent ca exhibit, and is surrounded by lush gardens. It is also the final ex resting place for an estimated 250,000 Rwandans, victims of the re 1994 19 Genocide Against the Tutsi. In the background, Kigali booms; visible vis in the skyline is Kigali City Tower, one of the most modern and an impressive structures on the entire continent.
Urwibutso Enterprise. Urwibutso enterprise started
The front label (in a www. Vivino.com scan) of Rwanda’s Akarusho Red, 2011, marking the nation’s newest endeavor into the wine making business. Vivino recommends serving red wines at 15° (59°F). This can be achieved by opening the wine and putting it into the fridge 15 min. before serving it.
in 1983 by a young and dynamic SINA Gerard with one employee as compared to 421 employees today. It uses e llocal human capacity and resources to develop a business which now benefits over 3,000 families. Urwibutso means something to remember. Gerard started with a small shop loc located half way the journey to Ruhengeri or current Musanze and the bakery bake started working in 1985 at Nyirangarama At embyonary b stage, war and 1994 genocide disturbed the commercial activities of enterprise during two years. In 1996, the enterprise diversified its activity portfolio and is oriented towards agro pastoral activities (passion fruits, banana and pineapple, red and yellow pepper, cattle farming, pig). In 1998, as producer of great quantity of fruits particularly passion fruit, commercialized at a weak price on national market, the producer has taken a decision of introducing his proper little unit of production of commercialized juice under the mark AGASHYA. In 2002, the enterprise began the production of banana beer (urwagwa) called AKARUSHO and the conditionnement of natural honey.
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he White House is pleased to announce another historic event: the United States will host the first U.S.-Africa Leaders Summit in Washington, DC on August 5 and 6, 2014. President Obama looks forward to welcoming leaders from across the African
made since the President’s trip to Africa last summer, advance the Administration’s focus on trade and investment in Africa, and highlight America’s commitment to Africa’s security, its democratic development, and its people. It will be the most heads of state to ever be in Washington at one time. The purpose of the program is to bring Africa and the United States closer together economically and politically. The African presidents received an invitation to President Obama in Ghana. Also see “an interactive former Ghanaian Presidents Rawlings dialogue” with and John Evans Atta Mills. the American continent to the Nation’s Capital president on Aug. 6. There will be to further strengthen ties with a state dinner on the White House one of the world’s most dynamic lawn for all presidents the evening and fastest-growing regions. The before, and once the interactive Summit will build on the progress dialogue is concluded the next day,
so too is the summitt. There is to be no final document. The African leaders have been asked to come to Washington for at least three days, with a Monday morning program focusing on civil society and an afternoon with Congress, organized by Sen. Chris Coons, D-Delaware, chairman of the Senate subcommittee on Africa. The White House has asked various cabinet secretaries to host African heads of state for private dinners that evening. Economics and trade will have their day as well, as the administration plans a U.S.-Africa CEO summit, organized by the Secretary of Commerce and her staff. Three hundred CEOs will be invited to meet and discuss business and trade over six hours with African heads of state. In some ways, this meeting may be the most critical of all to U.S.-Africa relations, as the U.S. private sector has been slow to respond to the new African market and is falling behind as an investor and trader in
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There may be strident attacks on President Obama because of this bold initiative on Africa instead of applauding this move to improve
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relations with the continent that is home to seven of the 10 fastestgrowing economies in the world – Ethiopia, Mozambique, Tanzania, Congo, Ghana, Zambia and Nigeria. In addition to bustling economies, Africa has the world’s largest supply of natural and minerals resources. Beyond the vast reservoirs and deposits of oil, gold, diamonds, platinum, uranium, copper, cobalt, iron ore, tantalum, tin and tungsten, the greatest natural resource throughout Africa is its people. Even after centuries of oppression, slavery, colonialism, and neocolonialism, and other forms of massive economic exploitation, African people are resilient and focused on improving their overall quality of life. There is an axiom that still holds true for Africa: As the cradle of civilization emerged from the heart of Africa, so shall the future rise of all of humanity.
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U.S.-Africa Summit continued: “And I know my story and the story of my country is the story of the impossible getting done, and I know that can be your story.” The First Lady also highlighted the stories of several Mandela Washington Fellows including that of Fikiri Nzoyisenga from Burundi who created a youth coalition to address violence against girls. Mrs. from Tadias Magazine www.tadias.com Obama’s speech was preceded by a forum on ‘Enabling Inclusive Economic Development,’ hosted t the Presidential Summit domestic violence are not legitimate by Ambassador Michael Froman. for Young African Leaders cultural practices,” The First Lady Panelist Steve Case, Founder First Lady Michelle Obama stated. “They are serious human of AOL, shared how only 3% of gave a speech focusing on rights violations, and they have no Americans were online at the time increasing girls’ access to education. place in any country on this earth.” that he created AOL .”It took us 10 Addressing the 2014 Mandela Acknowledging the struggles girls years to get 1 million people online,” Washington Fellows and invited face in pursuing their dreams for he said. “It was not easy in the guests at the Omni Shoreham education, The First Lady shared her beginning to literally get Americans Hotel in Washington, DC, the U.S. own unlikely ascent to leadership. online.” Citing how the Mandela First Lady stated “Many of you are Quoting Nelson Mandela, she Washington Fellows have grown up in a more connected world, barely half my age, yet he noted: “Now we are seeing you have already founded “The roots of my family tree are some of the great technologies businesses and NGOs. coming out of Africa such as in Africa,” the fi rst lady told the You’ve served as leaders in your government.. cheering crowd. “My husband’s mobile banking. Some of the so you all represent father was born and raised in best ideas may not start in Silicon Valley; they may start the talent, energy, and Kenya. Members of our extended in Nairobi.” He added: “The diversity that is Africa’s mentality of mobile first would family still live there. I have had the life blood, and it is an honor to host you here.” pleasure of traveling to Africa many create new infrastructure, but we also must make sure that She added “The roots of times over the years, including four the regulations in place make my family tree is in Africa. The blood of Africa runs trips as first lady, and I have brought it easier for startup culture.” through my veins.” The my mother and my daughters along Responding to a question from Ghanaian Fellow Ethel Delali First Lady pointed out that whenever I can.” Cofie regarding how to stay while great strides have “The blood of Africa runs through ahead of the curve and remain been made by women in competitive, Steve Case Africa — including that my veins, and I care deeply.” responded that “competition is “the number of women a signal that [your idea] is a big idea, who serve in parliament in Rwanda stated “As Madiba once said: ‘It is over 50%, which by the way is always seems impossible until so competition is a good thing.” more than double the percentage it’s done,’” and she recounted her Case also encouraged Fellows of women in the U.S. House” — beginnings. “My ancestors came interested in entrepreneurship to greater efforts are still needed in chains. My grandparents and remember the three Ps: “People, and Possibility.” to address the consequences of parents knew the sting of inequality. Partnerships, Panelist Alexa von Tobel, Founder harmful traditional practices. “While Yet I attended some of the best of Learnvest, encouraged the I have great respect for cultural universities, and today I live in the differences, I think we can all agree White House, in a home that was audience to “dream big and perceive that things like female genital constructed by slaves.” Following yourself as customer #1 when trying cutting, forced marriages, and a standing ovation, The First Lady to solve a problem.” She admitted
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that it does take time to get ideas off the ground, but it helps to “pay it forward, look ahead, and get to work everyday.” Von Tobel also noted that “competition helps to sharpen your
decision skills.” Panelist Tcheguan Adebo Koba, Washington Fellow, addressed the need to go beyond acknowledging the rapid economic growth in African countries and
find ways to make societies more inclusive. He lauded the Mandela Washington Fellowship’s public management track and called for greater opportunities for African youth entrepreneurs to gain access to markets across regional borders. Yonas Moges, one of the 13 Mandela Washington Fellows from Ethiopia, told Tadias that he is inspired by his experiences as a participant. “I strongly feel the time has come to shine for Africa with the brilliant fellows I have met,” he said. Yonas has worked for more than a decade in the hospitality industry while focusing on international hotel chains. He is currently Managing Partner at Calibra Hospitality Consultancy and Business Plc, and “advises local developers in hotel design concept development, site selection, conducting feasibility studies, searching and selecting for hotel operators, and sourcing debt and equity finance for hotel projects.” What has Yonas enjoyed most about the Young African Leaders Summit so far? “The networking, attending Obama’s speech and how he is simple to relate to for any aspiring young person, and community service culture in USA,” he shared.
First Spouses participating in the Spousal Symposium at the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts on August 6, 2014 in Washington, DC.
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US-Africa Leaders Summit Promises Good Things By KPMG Africa
President Barack Obama talks with Tanzanian President Jakaya Mrisho Kikwete as they arrive at “Session 3: Governing the Next Generation” at the U.S.-Africa Leaders Summit in Washington, D.C.. JIM WATSON/AFP/Getty Images
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ast week durig the USAfrica Leaders Summit in Washington DC, US President Barack Obama committed his country to a long-term African investment of $33 billion. His administration is clear on the point that it no longer wishes to engage with Africa as a provider of financial aid, but rather as a commercial partner. “I do not see the countries and peoples of Africa as a world apart,” said Obama at the summit. “I see Africa as a fundamental part of our interconnected world – partners with America on behalf of the future we want for all of our children. That partnership must be grounded in mutual responsibility and mutual respect.”
This is an encouraging statement for Africa since, as Kofi Annan told the Washington Post in the days leading up to the summit, investment from the US can help Africa to achieve its potential. As Obama also said, “Through our trade Africa initiative, we would increase our investment to help our African partners build their own capacity to trade, to strengthen r e g i o n a l markets, make borders more
efficient, modernise the Customs system. We want to get African goods moving faster within Africa as well as outside of Africa.”
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U.S.-Africa Summit The Young Africans Leaders generation of African entrepreneurs and business leaders. You would Initiative A particular focus of the summit was African youths and entrepreneurship. Five hundred African youths were in the capital city during the summit week as part of a Young Africans Leaders Initiative (YALI) tour. Obama met with them and had this to say about the experience: “Finally, we are doing more to empower the next
have been proud to meet these young people who exhibit so much talent and so much energy and so much drive.” Speaking of the new leadership centres and online training opportunities that are to stem from the US’s investment into Africa, Obama added, “[these] will offer courses to tens of thousands of
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he United States can play a key role in empowering an Africa that is increasingly prosperous despite the continent’s deep and persistent challenges, President Barack Obama said Wednesday as an unprecedented summit aimed in part at fostering Obama’s own African legacy came to an end. Hailing the three-day conference in Washington as a major success, Obama touted the roughly $37 billion in investments that were spurred by
the summit. He said the U.S. and African nations would work to make the gathering of leaders a recurring event. More than 50 African heads of state and government were in Washington for the talks. “Africa must know that they will always have a strong and reliable partner in the United States of America,” Obama said at a news conference marking the end of the first U.S.-Africa Leaders Summit. The president defended U.S. engagement with countries that
young entrepreneurs across Africa. Grants will help them access the capital they need to grow. We want to make sure that all that talent is tapped and they have the access to capital and the networks and the markets that they need to succeed. Because if they succeed, the countries in which they live will succeed; they will create jobs, they will create growth, they will create opportunities.” have problematic records on human rights and corruption, arguing that America’s involvement can help spur those nations to do better. He said universal rights, good governance and the strengthening of civil societies were high priorities for the U.S. as it seeks to partner with Africa in the 21st century. “We find that in some cases, engaging a country that generally is a good partner but is not performing optimally when it comes to all the various categories of human rights, that we can be effective in working with them on certain areas and criticizing them and trying to elicit improvements in other areas,” Obama said.
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hatting to fashion insiders here feels, in many ways, the same as anywhere else around the world. Nairobi’s power bloggers have moved to Instagram; local designers are troubled by cheap counterfeits; and the same laundry list of global celebrities reigns supreme from Mombasa to Lake Victoria. But scratch beneath the surface and it soon becomes apparent that, for any outsider, the key to a meaningful conversation about the Kenyan fashion industry lies in understanding two Swahili words: mitumba and kadogo, which consistently punctuate the polished, internationally-accented speech of so many of Nairobi’s movers and shakers. Mitumba is the branded secondhand clothing trade that has become a huge money-spinner across much of Africa. And kadogo refers to
shrewd economic activities that are stimulating micro-enterprise in East Africa. Seen together, they also provide interesting context around the entrepreneurial spirit that has begun to drive a major boom at the higher end of the market across the country’s formal retail sector. With a whole new wave of shopping malls about to court global brands, a vibrant domestic design scene and traction in the fashiontech space, Kenya finds itself at an interesting juncture. Fashion firms looking for a market beyond South Africa with both range and scale may find Kenya a revealing case to consider before expanding further around the African continent.
From the Bottom Up For years, Kenya has been inundated (some would say blessed) by the world’s cast-off clothing. As East Africa’s regional
trading hub, Nairobi has become a clearing house for many dealers of second-hand fast fashion, mass and designer labels, which are sent in bulk shipments to the continent. “The mitumba business has played an important role in brand awareness here,” says Diana Opoti, a Kenyan brand strategist and host of a pan-African fashion television programme called Designing Africa. ‘Grade A’ mitumba is expertly sorted by middlemen before being resold in markets and shops, where some clothes are just a season or two old and carefully merchandised according to brand and trend. Someone who understands the challenges and opportunities posed by the mitumba trade better than most is former engineer Irene Abagi, one of the entrepreneurs behind Kenyan e-commerce start-up Closet49.com, an online marketplace. Abagi cites the many millions of Kenyan Facebook users, the growing popularity of Twitter and Instagram among bloggers like This is Ess, Nancie Mwai, Lucie Musau and Kenyan Stylista, and the entry of multinational e-commerce giants like Rocket Internet’s Jumia. co.ke as a case for the viability of local online businesses. But the spectre of the mitumba trade is
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Romeo at the Yaya Center something that many of Abagi’s small independent vendors must contend with on a daily basis. “Mitumba is extremely prominent here and said to be worth billions.
Due to poverty levels, second-hand is still the largest market. And for the middle and upper classes, in addition to availability, it’s the ability to get designer items at a fraction
of the cost, sometimes still brand new with the tags on. For local designers, it’s a constant battle to
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remain relevant, get good margins and protect your innovation,” says Abagi. There is also the difficulty of distinguishing between mitumba and the grey market segment of new apparel – sourced mainly from China – channeled through unauthorised distributors. Designing Africa’s Opoti says that “for a while, H&M, Zara and Gap were the most popular clothes distributed in second-hand stalls here. So while we do have global brands, many don’t yet exist as official franchises but rather in stores selling past season products, imports from Asia or knock-offs. By global standards these retail structures must seem informal and fragmented – but they’re in fact quite deliberate.” Citing her own market research, Opoti believes that such fast fashion and other mass market brands including Topshop, Guess, Next, and ASOS could be successful if they opened up shop in Kenya now. However, other insiders worry that the skewed positioning and pricing of such brands for so long through the mitumba trade could pose considerable challenges to brands entering the market formally.
The Evolving Middle “I’ve heard various brands are seriously assessing the market now – Inditex among them,” says Ann McCreath, a pioneer on the market who started the contemporary Kenyan fashion label KikoRomeo nearly two decades ago and FAFA (Festival for African Fashion and Arts) in 2008 as a platform for other local brands like Wambui Kibue and Jamil Walji after Kenyan Fashion Week ceased operating. “I know Debenhams has just signed a deal with [Kenyan firm]
Deacons and will be taking a big shop in the new Two Rivers Mall. That’s exciting news to me, as 30% of the shop floor will be allocated to local design brands. Also, Deacons knows the market well so they can assist on how to approach it,” adds McCreath. A spokeswoman for Inditex, the parent company of Zara, declined to comment on specific expansion plans for Kenya. However, she confirmed that of the 62 Inditex stores currently on the African continent, only four are in subSaharan Africa – and all are in South Africa. Debenhams also declined to reveal any plans. It was affordable South African fashion retailers like Woolworths, hoping to tap into the gradual evolution of the county’s middle class, who made the earliest inroads to Kenya. “Woolworths has traded in Kenya
since 1998 and during this time has successfully established our brand,” says John Fraser, Woolworths’ head of international. “[Now] Kenya is an extremely important retail market for Woolworths [as] it is our best in West and East Africa,” he adds. The group has a footprint in 10 countries on the continent. Deacons is the Kenyan franchisee partner for South African retailers like Truworths and Mr. Price and international sports lifestyle brands like Adidas. CEO Muchiri Wahome reportedly saw profits take a tumble following last year’s tragic Westgate Mall shooting, where dozens were killed in a suspected terrorist plot by Somali Islamist insurgents al-Shabaab. The threat of future terrorist plots, particularly at shopping centres, is one reason that Kenya scored relatively low on A.T. Kearney’s 2014 Africa Retail Development Index.
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KENYA The consultancy firm factors country risk into its ranking. According to Mirko Warschun, partner of EMEA at the firm, another factor was that “a primary study we conducted on Kenyan consumers earlier this year revealed that Kenyans are typically frugal… relative to other African consumers.” Locals, however, take issue with both charges. Ben Woodhams is managing director of the Nairobi office of global real estate firm Knight Frank, which is also the
(developed by Actis), Two Rivers (developed by the Centum Group) and The Hub Karen are scheduled to be completed, and many more are in the works. “While Westgate was indeed a horrific tragedy, it has done nothing to dampen the appetite of the local retailers who are extremely keen to take up space in the new malls,” says Woodhams. “Knight Frank has been letting space in retail malls since the beginning of the millennium and we’ve never seen this level of pre-lets in uncompleted malls before.” Interested parties include franchisee holders from the Middle East and brands such as Lacoste and Hugo Boss. Woodhams estimates that the Kenyan middle class is one of the largest in sub-Saharan Africa, having grown to over 10% of the urban population, or around 1.5 million out of Kenya’s 45 million people. However, there is a great debate surrounding what exactly
Conservative estimates place the figure at less than a million Kenyans, while the African Development Bank’s optimistic and much debated 2011 report puts it at around 17% of the population, or as many as 6.5 million Kenyans. “A lot has been said about the Kenyan middle class. A lot,” says Carol Odero, editor of society magazine Drum, one of the few domestic titles with significant style coverage. “But it’s still unclear whether the middle class really is as big as all that, or if there’s simply more access to financing via credit, or if consumer culture really is finally taking root. It has also raised an interesting phenomenon locally, which is the growth of the kadogo economy. Kadogo means small or micro in Swahili and sees the market at the bottom of the economic pyramid as a [valuable, viable] business.” Indeed, access to consumer credit was a major factor in the Kenyan
letting agent for several of the large, upmarket mixed-use shopping centres currently being built around Kenya. By next year, Garden City
constitutes ‘middle class’ in markets like Kenya, where purchasing power varies greatly and vast swathes of the country live in poverty.
apparel market’s 15% growth in 2013, according to Mylan Nguyen, retailing analyst at Euromonitor
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International.
From the Top Down At the very top of the pyramid, things look bright for those hoping to build a luxury tier within Kenya’s blossoming fashion market. According to New World Wealth, a wealth intelligence provider specialising in Africa and the Middle East, Kenya has the third highest number of high-net
worth individuals in sub-Saharan Africa (HNWIs have assets over $1 million). Only South Africa and Nigeria come out higher. “In 2013, there were approximately 8,300 HNWIs in Kenya, with a combined wealth of $31 billion, accounting for roughly 62% of Kenya’s total individual wealth,” says Andrew Amoils, senior analyst at the Johannesburg-based firm. Not surprisingly, much of the wealth is concentrated in Nairobi. Despite the number of wealthy Kenyans, they have not managed to capture the imagination of brand
executives so far. One reason for this discrepancy is that African giants like Nigeria and Angola have hogged the limelight, thanks to stronger statistics like the total number of wealthy individuals or a greater proportion of wealthy by population. “Kenya is light-years ahead of markets like Nigeria, Ghana and Angola. The potential in these markets may be substantially larger, but as it stands, there’s only one first-world mall in Accra and only one in Lagos. In fact, it’s precisely because the Kenyan
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KENYA market is so developed that it’s not at the top of the list for South African retail developers – because it’s a harder market to penetrate than the less sophisticated [retail] markets like Ghana and Nigeria,” says Woodhams of Knight Frank. Until now, Kenya’s swelling affluent classes have relied on a handful of exclusive Nairobi boutiques like Little Red in the Yaya Centre, which is a third-generation Kenyan retail dynasty now led by Aziz Fazal, selling designers such as Armani and Zegna. Most also refresh their wardrobes on shopping
trips to Dubai, South Africa and Europe. However, Fazal is now said to be in expansion mode. Other projects are in the works, including an annex for luxury brands in the new Galleria area of the Kempinski Hotel later this year. One of Nairobi’s biggest selling points is that it is the gateway to the wider East African economies of Tanzania, Uganda, Rwanda, Burundi, Ethiopia and South Sudan. It is also a burgeoning African technology centre known locally as Silicon Savannah, thanks to billions earmarked for projects like Konza Techno City. “Nairobi is very strategic in the whole region. It’s the London of East Africa, very cosmopolitan, with UN headquarters of UNEP and UN Habitat as well as embassies and businesses which serve the whole region or continent. We have the strength of our national airways and the tourism sector too,” says McCreath. Woodhams agrees. “Fashion retailers are already using Nairobi as a jumping off point into the East African region, which now has a population of over 150 million. Global corporations who’ve
traditionally run their sub-Saharan operations from Johannesburg are now realising that they need a regional hub in East Africa. There’s also the discovery of oil in the region and the power of the local economy itself,” he says. According to World Bank forecasts, Kenya’s own economy is set to grow 4 – 5% annually until 2017. Opoti believes that it is impossible to view the Kenyan market as just Kenyan consumers. “Nairobi is an interesting mix of expatriates, business travellers and residents as well as locals. ‘Wealthy refugees’ [from around eastern Africa], as they are described, travel back and forth quite often, shopping as they travel. Overall, Nairobi is enjoying period of great optimism and success,” she explains. But for Odero, the real potential in Kenya is in building a diverse, practical offering to suit every fashion need and demographic. “That will require a merger of our own peculiar brand of style, tech savvy ingenuity, innovative spirit and marketability. And keeping in mind the solid kadogo economy as well – not just serving [the upper] or that elusive middle class.”
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Africa’s Stock Exchanges
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he Stock Exchanges in Africa are a key component of the complex network of the financial landscape of the continent. The individual exchanges, the regional organizations such as SADC and ECOWAS, the African Union, all of whom are working together to try to integrate and link financial markets across Africa. This network is growing stronger and more astute all the time. Always consult your personal financial manager when embarking on an investment strategy.
Stock Exchange Listing • Bolsa de Valores of Cape Verde - www.bvc.cv (in Portuguese) • Bond Exchange of South Africa - www.bondexchange. co.za • Botswana Stock Exchange www.bse.co.bw • Bourse Regionale des Valeurs Mobilieres - UEMOA (Abidjan, Ivory Coast) - www.brvm.org • Casablanca Stock Exchange (Morocco) - www.casablancabourse.com/bourseweb/index. aspx
• Dar es Salaam Stock Exchange (Tanzania) - www. dse.co.tz • Douala Stock Exchange (Cameroon) - www.douala-stockexchange.com/index_us.php • The Egyptian Exchange - www. egx.com.eg/English/homepage. aspx • Ethiopia Commodity Exchange - www.ecx.com.et • Ghana Stock Exchange - www. gse.com.gh • Johannesburg Stock Exchange (South Africa) - www. jse.co.za/Home.aspx • Khartoum Stock Exchange (Sudan, in Arabic) - www.kse. com.sd • Libyan Stock Market - www. lsm.ly/_layouts/membership/ login.aspx?ReturnUrl=%2fEnglis h%2fPages%2fdefault.aspx • Lusaka Stock Exchange (Zambia) - www.luse.co.zm • Nairobi Stock Exchange (Kenya) - www.luse.co.zm • Malawi Stock Exchange - www. mse.co.mw • Mozambique Stock Exchange (in Portuguese) - www.
bolsadevalores.co.mz • Namibian Stock Exchange www.nsx.com.na • Nigerian Stock Exchange www.nse.com.ng/Pages/default. aspx • Stock Exchange of Mauritius www.stockexchangeofmauritius. com • Swaziland Stock Exchange www.ssx.org.sz • Tunisia Stock Exchange - www. bvmt.com.tn • Uganda Securities Exchange www.use.or.ug References: African Security Exchanges Association www.africansea.org/ asea/ The Exchange Magazine www.nse.co.ke/media-center/ecommunique/exchange-magazine/ category/50-free-version.html) African Capital Markets News www.africancapitalmarketsnews. com/tag/african-stock-exchange Investing In Africa http:// investinginafrica.net/african-stockmarkets/african-stock-marketperformance
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Reflections: Building Zambia By Masuzyo Chakwe
Aaron Milner, Freedom Fighter NO ONE in the world can claim that they can do everything they have planned in a short period of time, says freedom fighter Aaron Milner.
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aron Milner says no government in the world is totally free from making mistakes. Meanwhile, Milner has urged men to respect women because they are the foundation of homes. In an interview, Milner also urged Zambians to remain united as the country celebrates its 50th independence anniversary. He said it took time to find solutions to problems. “No one can claim in the world that they can do everything that they planned for in a year, two years, three years or 20 years. It takes a long time to solve and find solutions to the problems which our country has had but, nevertheless in the rule of (Dr. Kenneth) Kaunda and his first Cabinet, we were very united,
committed, corrupt-free, dedicated and were able step by step to bring to our nation the changes which our people needed as you may not know at independence, we only had one or two graduates, one doctor that’s all we had, the rest were all white people from abroad. But this is something which Kaunda said this is the foundation that we will lay to get the Zambians to take over, learn as the future custodians of our country in every field,” he said. “These leaders were incredibly loyal and hard working. You may not know but from the first Cabinet, we are only five of us left. There is Peter Matoka, Sikota Wina, Grey Zulu, Lewis Changufu, myself and of course Kaunda
himself. If we look back, we tried our best. We have our ups and downs, no government in the world is totally free from making mistakes. And Milner said Zambians were looking forward to October 24 because it was the time the country gained independence. He said 50 years had been a wonderful period for all Zambians. “The first president Dr Kenneth Kaunda must be saluted and
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honoured in every way possible for having got us together to fight for our freedom and gained our independence. His period of government rule of which I was part of his Cabinet was a very interesting but difficult period. We were so united and in that way, we were able to deal with the major problems that we were facing when we took over this great country. In every field, as you know the whites were in control, but when we the black people took over, it was tough but we managed step by step to achieve what we had planned for,” he said. “I would like for this 50th year of our anniversary celebrations to plead to the Zambians that they should be united. Michael Sata, His Excellency, the President is the president at the moment as we celebrate our 50 years. Let’s give him our full support whilst he is the Head of State of our great nation.” Milner said President Sata had tried to do very good things. “…but as I said no one in the world is without faults but I want to salute our President that he has done well and I pray to the Lord Almighty that his good health continues and for him to continue bringing what the Zambian people need in the areas of health, housing, employment among other things,” he said. He appealed to Zambians to stop attacks and specifically the attacks various leaders of political parties got involved in against each other. “Zambia has been a country of freedom, unity and peace. Let us continue on that path. You only have to look at countries around us and around the world where there are such terrible disasters, where thousands of human beings are being killed. They don’t think as if these people are humans, they just
insulting each other, how can I elect a leader who goes to this extent of not respecting our people around him. I am appealing to you, whilst President Sata is in office, give him that support. Honour him, Peter respect him. Matoka Grey Zulu If your time is there for you to be leader, you will get there but how will you look at those who will insult you when you are president in future? You Sikota will slaughter them which Wina Lewis Changufu our leaders have not treat them like animals and slaughter done. So my dear comrades let us them by the millions. Thank God be in peace in our land,” he said. that Zambians are away from On Dr Kaunda’s 90th birthday, that type of behaviour but you the Milner said it was a great occasion leaders of different political parties, for Zambians. let us use this period now to unite, “I pray to God Almighty that he don’t be such in a hurry to become continues to be in good health. I presidents,” he said “I know all of wish him the very best although I you in the different parties want to want to outlive him when I grow up. be head of state. That’s all that we I am turning 82 on May 31. As I are interested in, we don’t look at said, I want to live until I am a 100. the poor, the poverty, the problems We want to come back to Zambia that our people are facing. I want to permanently. In August we were be the leader, I want to be president, celebrating 59 years of marriage this one has not done this. I want to and she has been a wonderful wife. say to them, take it easy, be calm. The key to a successful marriage If the Lord has given you that path is that we the men of the world to become the future leader of must learn to respect the women Zambia, you will get there.” because without them, we would not He advised political leaders not to be where we are. Not only because force their way into office. they give birth to us, girls and boys, “Don’t fight each other and but they are the foundations of our definitely every day you are
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homes. I mean in my 59 years of marriage I was up and down all over the world. I was up and down around the world, up and down around this country. Sometimes not at home for weeks and months but this wife of mine took care of our home, of our six children here in Makeni, Lusaka. If it hadn’t been for her, I would not be where I am today,” he said. “Good health, no smoking, no drinking. I have never drunk or smoked in my life and she has been the foundation of my home. If you look at my children, they are incredibly wonderful because of the foundation, the way she taught them. I remember one time Kaunda asked her ‘Phyllis, how do you keep this man happy?’ And she said ‘thank you, you send him out all the time and when he comes, it is honeymoon for us’. We must learn to respect our wives and this issue of rape around the globe is frightening. We have to find a way of stopping it. I mean sometimes I have this feeling that everyone who rapes, they rape three-year-olds, one-year-old girls. Everybody who rapes should be hanged. That’s how I feel, that’s how strongly I feel about the way we are behaving in the world today.” He also called for the release of the over 200 missing Nigerian girls. “Let us do everything possible in our prayers, big nations are busy now to find these 200 plus missing girls in Nigeria. You know I have never cried so much in my life as this thing. Every single day I am weeping, until these young little children are found. I pray to God that they are found alive and are not being molested or raped. I am appealing to these leaders who have taken them, go on with your religion but do not do what you are doing. Let’s have peace and be united,” said Milner. http://postzambia.com/post-read_article.php?articleId=49118 www.reocities.com/maiddie/firstcabinet.html
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Zambia Ripe for Power Hub (MRO)
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report by Frost and Sullivan says Zambia is one of the African countries with a new growing market for power station maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) in Africa. A report says Zambia, South Africa and Nigeria have been identified as countries with markets for MRO in Africa. It says these three countries have all embraced privatisation and new policies to develop strong markets for power station MRO activities. Frost and Sullivan business unit leader for Africa energy and power systems Cornelis van der Waal said it is encouraging to see that governments in the region have realised the importance of
maintaining what is already installed in the energy industry. Mr. Waal said in the past, there has been inadequate maintenance work done on electricity infrastructure hence this led to the dilapidation of substructures in the region. He said for Zambia, the electricity company Zesco Limited has been very instrumental in the driving of investment in the power industry. “The Zambian utility [Zesco Limited] is very much involved but [Zambia] has also a private independent power producer (IPP) involved which is the Copperbelt Energy Corporation PLC, which is doing a lot to supply reliable electricity to the mining industry, which is very important to Zambia,�
he said in a posting by Power Technology.com recently. Mr. Waal said the upswing in maintenance repair and overhaul should be a permanent approach for manufacturing and industrial activities as electricity is the
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backbone of industrialisation. He said without reliable electricity, it is very difficult for companies to operate in a competitive way. Mr. Waal said the MRO markets have been spurred by infrastructural development in the country. The report entitled ‘The Market for Power Station Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul in Key African Countries’, said Zambia
had a power MRO market revenue of about US$2.2 million, however, the figures are expected to grow in the future.
Mr. Waal said Zambia is growing steadily with new projects that are currently being undertaken in various sectors of the economy.
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Hilton to Open First Zambia Hotel in Capital Lusaka By Matthew Hill
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ambia’s state pension fund will finance a $98 million urban regeneration project in the nation’s capital that will include a 148-room hotel operated by Hilton Worldwide
Holdings Inc. (HLT). “It is scheduled to be completed by mid-2015,” David Chewe, investments director at Zambia’s National Pension Scheme Fund Authority, said in an e-mailed reply to questions. “This is part of the renewal of the central business district, and it is hoped that other developers and property owners would respond positively.” The development in downtown Lusaka will include a shopping mall and office block alongside the Hilton Garden Inn, which will be managed by the hotel operator. Hilton, the world’s biggest hotel chain, is joining other operators, including Radisson Hotels International Inc. and InterContinental Hotels Group Plc (IHG), in establishing a presence in Zambia, Africa’s second-biggest copper producer. Marriott International Inc., the second-largest publicly traded hotel chain, paid about $200 million in April for South Africa’s Protea Hospitality Corp., which has seven hotels in Zambia. Africa is seeing the world’s fastest pace of hotel development as investors and operators tap an expanding middle class and rising travel to compensate for slowing growth in European and U.S. markets.
statement last week. The government is targeting tourism to reduce its dependence on copper, which accounts for about 70% of export earnings. The country shares the Victoria Falls with neighboring Zimbabwe and has 10 national parks. Tourist arrivals grew by 6.5% to 914,576 last year, according to the Finance Ministry’s 2013 Annual Economic Report. Hilton has 17 hotels in Africa, according to the website of the McLean, Virginia-based company. Its first Lusaka hotel will take on the Hilton Garden Inn brand. Hilton Worldwide recently announced the start of its “Summer Sale” offering travelers up to 33% savings on weekday and weekend stays across the Middle East & Africa when booked before September 30, 2014.
Tourism Growth Hilton is taking advantage of economic growth that the Zambian Finance Ministry forecasts will be about 6.5% this year, before averaging 8% from 2015. Tourism in Zambia is also set to grow, Hilton said in a
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Zambia Projected to be among 2014 Fastest Growing Economies The Economist By Matthew Hill
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frica and Asia share the honours in the top 12, but the list of the world’s fastestgrowing economies in 2014 lacks a heavyweight—China, long a fixture, is absent now that it is a slower-growing, middle-income country. The top growers are here because of war (or rather peace), natural resources or gambling. South Sudan, which split from Sudan in 2011, has room to grow, supported by oil reserves. Mongolia is buoyed by a mining boom, while Sierra Leone, Turkmenistan, Timor-Leste and Zambia are favoured by what they extract from below—mainly iron ore, gas, oil and copper, respectively. Bhutan’s boon is hydroelectricity exports to India; Macau’s is its casinos. Libya and Iraq are rebuilding after conflict, though stability remains elusive. What most of these countries have in common is size, or lack of it. The fastest five will have a combined 2014 GDP of $130bn, about 1/80th of China’s economy. www.zambiausachamber.org/media/zambia-projected-to-be-among-2014-fastest-growing-economies-the-economist
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Billion Dollar Railway Line will Connect Zambia with Angolan Port By Matthew Hill
The blue line shows the route of the Northwest Railway which will connect the Old Copperbelt to the Atlantic at the deep water port of Lobito
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he construction of a railway line that will connect northwestern Zambia to Angola is expected to commence this year following the completion of the project design, the Zambia Daily Mail has reported. The construction of the line will ease the transport of copper to the Atlantic port of Lobito in Angola. Enock Kavindele, chairperson of the company said the project design, which was developed by Australian engineers in partnership
with local planners, was now ready with the final layout expected to be presented to government and mining companies operating in the province. According to him, construction of phase one of the project was expected to commence this year and be completed next year while the second phase will be extend to Angola. “The project is set, financing is in place although I cannot disclose the financers at the moment,” he was
quoted as saying by the paper. The company, he said, will also acquire 14 locomotives at a cost of 47 million U.S. dollars. Once completed, the U.S. $1.1 billion dollar project, Zambia’s first private sector railway firm, will provide a cheaper and easier mode of transportation of copper from northwestern Zambia. The project is expected to be moving around five million tonnes of cargo per year and employ over 8, 000 people.
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5 Railway Lines on Cards By Yande Syampeyo
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resident Sata says government intends to develop five new railway lines which will connect the country to international and regional trade corridors. Mr. Sata says the five main greenfield railway spurs will ensure the country becomes the hub of regional business transactions and subsequently accelerate economic development in line with the Patriotic Front (PF) manifesto. The President disclosed this in his latest Facebook posting yesterday. He named the Chingola-Jimbe in the North-Western Province, which will connect the country to Angola and the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) as one of the five railway projects. “The trade potential from these two countries is immense,” the President said. The other proposed lines
are NselukaMpulungu in the Northern Province, which is expected to open up markets in the Great Lakes region, and the ChipataMpika line which is expected to provide a route for business through the Mchinji line on the Nacala Corridor. The other lines earmarked for construction are the Livingstone-Katima Mulilo, which will link Zambia to Walvis Bay port in Namibia and the Kafue Lion Den, which will link the country to the Beira Development Corridor. The President said the Kafue Lion Den route will also provide significant transport savings for bulk export business. Mr. Sata said this line will reduce the cost of doing business, especially for the western and southern parts of the country. He added that Government, through Zambia Railways Limited, members of Parliament (MPs) during a workshop organised by the Ministry of Commerce, Trade and Industry. Mr. Mukumbuta said Zambia will also be the fourth largest industrialised economy in Africa in 20 years. “Zambia is a gold mine but only to the extent that we dig. We need to stand together as a nation and achieve what we dream of,” he said. Mr. Mukumbuta said the industrial clusters being set up in all the districts will create 100,000 sustainable jobs. “We need industries owned and run by indigenous Zambians to process our raw materials, be it mangoes, groundnuts or precious stones,” he said.
Zambia Set for Industrial Boom By Steven Mvula
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ambia will by 2016 have the most industrialised rural areas in Africa, Citizens’ Economic Empowerment Commission (CEEC) director-general Likando Mukumbuta has said. Mr. Mukumbuta said CEEC has embarked on an economic ‘war’ similar to the independence struggle executed by the freedom fighters in the early 1960s. He said this at Parliament buildings yesterday when he addressed
has revitalised the Mulobezi and Nacala Corridors to provide reliable and cost-effective bulk transportation for the agriculture, mining and energy sectors as well as passengers. “You will recall that in 2012, our Government took over management of the Zambia Railways Limited and immediately commenced the repositioning and expansion of the railway sector to significantly contribute to the country’s transport needs, particularly in respect of long distance passenger and goods traffic,” President Sata said. Mr. Mukumbuta said Zambia must move away from a backward economy where people fight each other over resources. The charismatic CEEC chief said value addition makes raw materials more than 100 times better. Mr. Mukumbuta said one of the reasons Zambia has remained poor is because its people have failed to transform raw materials into money. “We must stop exporting raw materials. We need factories which will add value to these products whether it is fruits or minerals,” he said. Mr. Mukumbuta said CEEC has set up industrial clusters in all the districts with a focus on specific commodities found in a particular district.
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Zambian Diaspora Owned Organizations Send Medical Teams and Supplies to Zambia By Zambia-USA Chamber of Commerce
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small team of Californiabased organizations whose leadership have roots in Zambia teamed up for a shared philanthropic cause. The team has used its resources and contacts to acquire, store, transport and distribute over 1,000 pounds of medical supplies for Zambia.
The organizations include, MSI International, Shivam International Realtors, Tarsadia Foundation, Anekant Community Center, and Zambia-USA Chamber of Commerce. The team provided all the procurement, financial, transportation, storage and
facilitation services needed to make these items available for donation to Zambia. A few of the people involved in this donation visited Zambia recently and met with representatives from Ndola Central Hospital and Arthur Davidson Hospital where they inquired about their needs. Some of the items requested have been sourced and
are included in the shipment. In addition to Ndola Central Hospital and Arthur Davidson Hospital, Churches Health Association of Zambia (CHAZ) will also receive supplies. CHAZ has 151 member health institutions. see Medical Supplies for Zambia on page 59
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ZAMBIA Medical Supplies for Zambia from page 58
The majority of these health institutions are based in rural areas. They comprise 34 hospitals (including 9 nurses and laboratory technologists Training Schools), 77 Health Centers, and 31 CommunityBased Organizations (CBOs). Together these members account for over 50% of formal healthcare in rural areas and roughly 35% of healthcare nationally. source: CHAZ
Dr. Nitin Shah Arun Arya of Shivam Realtors who was born in Ndola and moved to the US over 25 years ago, stated that distance and a reliable system of distribution had made it difficult for many to provide support or get more involved with activities on the ground in Zambia. “The problem is not the supplies, the problem is the means of getting them to the
right people and regularly. We have been away from home for so long that we are not familiar with all the processes and procedures.” Arya said. Dr. Shah of Anekant Community Center (ACC) reiterated the same sentiments as Mr. Arya. Dr. Shah through the Anekant Community Center has put on many community health fairs locally and internationally in India, Zambia, Malawi, and South Africa. Shah further stated that he believes that this collaboration has the potential to facilitate growth and development in other areas. Mr. Arun Arya and Dr. Nitin Shah are leading a team of doctors to Lusaka and Ndola for a Medical and Surgical Mission from July 28 to August 1, 2014. The team will be comprised of 4 anesthesiologists, 2 ophthalmologists and 1 dermatologist. The team will volunteer their services at Lusaka Eye Hospital and Ndola Central Hospital. The team would have preferred that the arrival of the container coincide with the arrival of the team of doctors but logistical delays will have the container arriving later. The donated supplies are expected to arrive in Zambia in September. Zambia USA Chamber of Commerce founder Robert Sichinga Jnr said that he is excited about the donation and how the strengths of the various players complimented each other and made this donation a reality. “There are many healthcare facilities and not-for-profit US organizations that have access to an abundance of excess medical equipment and supplies. Many of these supplies and equipment can go a long way
Robert Sichinga Jnr in alleviating some healthcare needs, particularly in the under served areas. Additionally, there are many Zambians in the Diaspora and friends of Zambia with access to such resources, however, as is the case in trade and investment, you have the resources on one end and the need on the other, but no reliable, efficient and trustworthy conduit to connect the two. This is one of the goals of the Zambia USA Chamber of Commerce. The establishment of an efficient conduit can benefit commerce as well as philanthropic activities.” Some of the items donated include, Hemodialysis machine donated by Mr. BU Patel of Tarsadia Foundation, Oxygen Concentrators, Humidifies, Circumcision kits, CPAP machines, to mention a few. Shipping costs were donated by Manu and Rika Shah of MSI International.
For more information please contact: Arun Arya. email: arun@shivamrealtors.com Robert Sichinga. email: rsichinga@zambiausachamber.org Black Business News International Edition -59- Summer 2014
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Newly formed Atlanta organization to host Zambia Golden Jubilee Celebration in Atlanta Zambians Promoting Leadership in America (ZLA) is a recently formed organization based in Atlanta GA. ZLA founder, Freda Mwamba Brazle, said the organization's objective is centered around demonstrating leadership, taking responsibility and collaboration. Born in Chinsali, Northern Province, Mwamba Brazle is a graduate of the Leadership Atlanta class of 2006 and possesses a Bachelors in Management Information Systems and Master of Science in Accounting from Pace University, New York City. She is a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) and Master Black Belt in Lean Six Sigma. Her impressive education background is coupled with over 20 years experience in the corporate world which includes employment with The Coca-Cola Company, General Electric, Arthur Andersen Consulting, Bank of America and WellPoint where she has held various executive roles.
When asked why she decided to host Zambia Golden Jubilee event and how it relates to ZLA, Freda said, "I am one of many Zambian born professionals who have made significant strides in the United States. Zambia's 50th year anniversary is the perfect time to take stock of how far Zambia has come and how Zambians in the Diaspora have developed. Zambia's 50th birth year is the perfect
time to launch "Zambians Promoting Leadership in America." Freda Mwamba Brazle decided that she was going to apply what she had learned about community and transformational leadership to plan a memorable event for Zambiaಏs 50th Golden Jubilee in Atlanta. Understanding that success is best achieved with like-minded people,
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she pulsed several contacts, both Zambian and non-Zambian to interest them in joining her in making a statement about her country of origin. The response was overwhelming and the idea was given life.
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ZAMBIA SPEAKER LINE-UP
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The members of the planning committee are made up of Zambian professionals from diverse backgrounds and experience. "There are so many skilled and talented Zambians in the US. I feel privileged to work with such an impressive team of leaders in their own right. Take a look at their profiles on our website," she exclaimed. The jubilee celebrations will take place on Saturday, October 25th, 2014 at the Atlanta Airport Marriott Gateway Hotel. An impressive list of speakers include: Geri Thomas President of Georgia Operations and Global
Hugh Molotsi
Diversity & Inclusion Executive at Bank of America Corporation. Nairobi-based Thomas Konditi, the Chief Financial Officer for GE Africa. Hugh Molotsi, Vice President of Technology Innovation at Intuit. Zambia-based Innocent Mulenga, Zambian Primatologist at Chimfunshi Wildlife Orphanage. Chimfunshi Wildlife Orphange in Zambia has provided care and protection to about 200 Chimpanzees since it opened.
Geri Thomas
Street Dancers, and Damien Musuka. ಯThe Golden Jubilee event is our way of giving back to our country of origin by sharing the untold story and showcasing Zambia to the American audience. We are a proud, humble and friendly nation and home to The Victoria Falls, one of the seven natural wonders of the world." Freda added.
Entertainment will be provided by 3D the Boss, Ollie Patterson, the Soweto
Tickets can be purchased online at www.ZambiaJubileeAtlanta.com For additional information please email zambiajubileeatlanta@gmail.com
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Facebook Unveils Internet.org APP for Airtel Zambia Subscribers by Michael Ouma allAfrica
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ust a year ago since announcing and launching the announced Internet.org - which aims to bring affordable internet access to everyone in the world - Facebook has taken the initiative a step further, launching the Internet.org App in Zambia. Facebook founder and CEO Mark Zuckerberg announced the development via his profile page, stating: “Today, I’m excited to announce the launch of the Internet. org app in Zambia. This provides people in Zambia with free data access to basic internet services like the ones I mentioned above, and means Zambia will now be the first country where we’ve been able to provide a whole set of free basic services.” Zuckerberg added that right now, only 15% of people in Zambia have access to the internet. “Soon, everyone will be able to use the internet for free to find jobs, get help with reproductive health and other aspects of health, and use tools like Facebook to stay connected with the people they love. This is a big step forward in achieving the mission of Facebook and Internet.org. We’re looking forward to bringing free basic services to more countries soon,” he noted. Internet.org was launched out of the conviction that every person should have access to free basic internet services - tools for health, education, jobs and basic communication.
The Facebook CEO stated that over the past year, they’ve been working with mobile operators around the world to deliver on this goal, adding that it’s already helped 3 million people, who previously had no access, to benefit from internet services. In an earlier post on the Facebook blog, Guy Rosen, the firm’s product management director noted that over 85% of the world’s population lives in areas with existing cellular coverage, yet only about 30% of the total population accesses the internet. “Affordability and awareness are significant barriers to internet adoption for many and today we are introducing the Internet.org app to make the internet accessible to more people by providing a set of free basic services,” stated Rosen in the post titled “Introducing the Internet.org App.” Through the Internet.org App, people can browse a set of useful health, employment and local information services without data charges. It is hoped that by providing free basic services via the app, people will go online and discover valuable services they might not have otherwise. Through the Internet.org app, Airtel customers in Zambia will have basic access to: • AccuWeather, • Airtel, • eZeLibrary,
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Facebook, Facts for Life, Google Search, Go Zambia Jobs, Kokoliko, MAMA (Mobile Alliance for Maternal Action), • Messenger, • Wikipedia, WRAPP (Women’s Rights App) and • Zambia uReport. Airtel customers in Zambia can access these services in the Internet.org Android app, or within the Facebook for Android app.
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Zambia-focused Marketing App Right on Time
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n an ongoing effort to make information about Zambia readily available to potential investors from the United States, the ZambiaUSA Chamber of Commerce has developed a mobile app for the iPhone, iPad, and Android devices that is now available from the Apple App Store and the Google Play Store. The app will provide the user with access to a variety of resources including: • Embassy of the Republic of Zambia in Washington, DC, • U.S. Embassy in Zambia, • Zambia Development Agency (ZDA), • Patents and Companies Registration Agency (PACRA), • Citizens Economic Empowerment Commission (CEEC), • Zambia Revenue Authority (ZRA),
• Bank of Zambia (BOZ), and • Lusaka Stock Exchange (LuSE). The app also provides data from external sources namely the World Bank/IFC and Heritage Foundation. Additionally, the app links the user to multiple videos about Zambia’s investment climate for those who would like to see and listen to different perspectives. The app also receives regular RSS Zambia specific news feeds. Zambia USA Chamber of Commerce founder and CEO Robert Sichinga Jnr talked about how advances in technology are making it possible to reach a wider potential audience for a fraction of what it would have cost not too long ago. “The right combination of electronic media, professional and social platforms, and face to face interactions can make the challenges from insufficient marketing budgets a thing of the past. But it has to be the right combination or it’s a waste of time and effort.” he said. “It’s significantly cheaper to pay for the development and maintenance of an app than to print, distribute, update, and redistribute hardcopies of magazines which most people look at once and throw in the trash.” Sichinga further stated that less than 0.05% of the apps on the Apple App Store are owned by chambers of commerce, so he considers the Zambia USA Chamber somewhat of a forward thinker in its community of chambers of commerce. “Today’s investor, business person and consumer has come to expect
that information be readily available at any time of the day in the most convenient form, and now Zambia has met this expectation.” Sichinga said. Sichinga’s vision for this app is that it becomes the first resource that anyone with an interest in Zambia uses as they consider doing business with Zambia. He feels that though the information is publicly available, not many people know what to look for and/or where to find it. Now the holder of the app has in his or her hand government, financial, and social information about the country in one place and available wherever the user has access to their device. He is currently in the process of developing a Zambia tourism section of the App. The Chamber of Commerce’s primary interest is in publicizing, promoting, and developing commercial opportunities between the United States of America and Zambia.
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Download the NEW!! Zambia-USA Chamber of Commerce App from the
Apple App Store or
Google Play Store Search: "Zambia USA Chamber"
Find links to the chamber website and facebook page, and embassies; access business resources; receive breaking news; view relevant video presentations; communicate via Twitter, smartphone and e-mail.
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Dwayne Gathers Co-Chairs Hollywood Economic Development Committee ounded in 1921, the Hollywood Chamber of Commerce has been the leading business organization in the heart of the Greater Los Angeles region, representing and advocating on behalf of the interests of its diverse business community,
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in new projects under construction – including office, residential, mixed use and retail projects. It is the home of the entertainment industry and represents the largest tourism destination in the region, attracting an estimated 10 million tourists annually.
including the region’s signature industries – including entertainment and tourism. The Chamber focuses on economic development, quality of life issues and providing assistance to businesses looking to grow and expand in Hollywood. Over the past 12 years, Hollywood has attracted over US $4 Billion in new investment and currently has over US $1 Billion
Dwayne Gathers, President/ CEO, Gathers Strategies, brings 30 years of professional experiences in banking, public policy, economic development and international trade and investment having served in the private sector, the public sector, and in the nonprofit sector to this committee. He has worked both domestically and
internationally and has developed a wide range of economic development programs on behalf of foreign governmental and economic development organizations seeking to engage California’s diverse business communities in order to attract investment, grow trade relationships, and enhance strategic partnerships. Gathers served as Special Assistant to the Assistant Secretary of State for African Affairs in Washington, D.C. and later was appointed by the Governor of California as its first-ever Director of the State of California’s Office of Trade and Investment for sub-Saharan Africa, based in Johannesburg, from 1995 -2000. To discuss opportunities for partnerships with the Hollywood community, contact Dwayne at 1-213-236-3554 or www. gathersstrategies.com or send e-mail inquiries to dgathers@ gathersstrategies.com.
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he U.S.-Angola Chamber of Commerce is an independent, non-profit organization (www.us-angola.org) dedicated to the promotion of trade and investment between the United States and the Republic of Angola. The Chamber was established in 1991 and has a membership of over ninety corporations, associations, non-profit organizations and interested individuals.
Our Mission The Chamber believes that Angola has the potential to be one of Africa’s most prosperous countries. The Chamber’s goal is to put the private sector at the forefront of Angola’s development. Trade and investment create jobs and provide many other benefits to the citizens of both Angola and the United States, as well as other participating organizations.
Achieving our Mission To promote trade, investment and Angolan economic development, the Chamber assists members to identify and respond to business opportunities; hosts Angolan officials and private sector representatives visiting the United States; supports the development of the Angolan private sector; sponsors trade missions to Angola; represents the views of the private sector to officials in both governments;
keeps members informed about changes in laws, regulations, policy and economic conditions; organizes trade and investment seminars in Angola and the United States. The Chamber is well-positioned to provide a quick, practical and effective response to the needs of members. In addition, the Chamber assists members to obtain visas and document authentications for Angola.
About Angola
it’s downward trend while the exchange rate has stabilized. • Oil is the country’s major product and source of foreign currency. • Angola is a source of top quality gemstones. • The Lundas region is one of the most important diamondproducing areas in the world. • The country’s subsoil contains 35 of the 45 most important minerals in the world trade. • Angola’s fishing industry is in the process of being re-established. • Ministry of Hotel and Tourism plans to build 40-50 new hotels in Angola before 2010 when Angola hosts the African Soccer tournament. Thanks to its extensive river systems and varied environment, Angola has enormous potential for
Angola is one of the fasted growing economies in the world. It Serra da Leba in Huila - Angola has estimated reserves of 10 billion barrels of oil, and is the fourth largest producer of diamonds in the world; has million hectares of arable land; many valuable minerals and one of Africa’s largest water reserves. This country was once the world’s fourth largest production of tropical and subtropical coffee producer, a major iron ore crops. Angola has great hydro producer and an exporter off high- electrical potential for the production quality marble , food and sisal. of tropical and subtropical crops. Now, following the advent of peace, Angola has great hydro electrical the GoA plans to restore Angola potential with its large fast-flowing to its former position in the global rivers. Certain regions of Angola have ideal climatic conditions for e c o n o m y. productions of high quality coffee. Inflation The unexploited forests cover 43% has been of Angolan territory, with particular extremely valuable timber species in Cabinda. stable in The extensive river system facilities r e c e n t transport. years, and continues
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President Obama's initiative t the Western Hemisphere an countries of the countries of th www.100ks
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he U.S. Department of State unveiled a new 100,000 Strong in the Americas website available at w w w. 1 0 0 k s t r o n g a m e r i c a s . org. President Obama launched 100,000 Strong in the Americas to increase educational exchange opportunities in the Western Hemisphere. The initiative is implemented through partnerships
between the U.S. Government, including the White House and the Department of State; Partners of the Americas, NAFSA: Association of International Educators, foreign governments, universities and colleges, and the private sector. The goal of 100,000 Strong in the Americas is to strengthen U.S. relations with the countries of
the Americas through increased student mobility. Students from the United States and the Western Hemisphere select international exchange programs that will equip them with a broad base of skills and experiences, including exposure to other countries and cultures. The initiative reflects a growing focus on ensuring youth throughout the Western Hemisphere are prepared
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to incease educational exchanges in d strengthen U.S. relations with the he Americas through student mobility. strongamericas.org
"When we study together, we learn together, we work together, and we prosper together." President Obama, May 3rd, 2013 in Mexico City, Mexico
with the language and cross-cultural skills needed to succeed in the 21st century economy. The updated website contains resources for students interested in studying abroad in the Americas, higher education institutions who
want to increase their footprint in the Western Hemisphere, and private sector companies who want to contribute to the future prosperity of the Americas. 100,000 Strong in the Americas will enable a new generation to reach across borders
to address common challenges and seek out new opportunities. Follow @ECAatState, @ EdUSAupdates, and @ USAenEspanol (Spanish) for the latest on #100KStrongAmericas. ď ƒ
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Star Alliance Enhances Conventions Plus Program
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tar Alliance, the way the Earth connects, has improved its Conventions Plus product for delegates and organisers. Delegates have a wider range of fares to select from, the booking fee for the online tool has been eliminated, organisers benefit from a new support programme and a more simplified contracting scheme has been introduced. The choice of fares available to delegates at a discount has been extended through the inclusion of more booking classes, with applicable discount levels now ranging between four and 20 percent. In principle the higher value booking classes attract a larger reduction than the lower ones. For example, the discount off a Business Class fare booked in “C” class will be greater than the one applicable to an Economy Class fare booked in “Q” or “W” class. As the fares can be interlined among the participating Star Alliance m e m b e r airlines, delegates can choose from more flights when travelling to their selected convention. Star Alliance has also eliminated the EUR/USD 10 booking fee which had up to now been applied on all Conventions Plus travel booked via the dedicated online booking tool,
making it even more attractive for delegates to use the tool. For convention organisers Star Alliance has introduced a new support scheme which is now linked to the number of delegates booked. With each delegate booking, the organiser accrues credit for his or her own travel needs. In contrast to the previous scheme, the new one is more directly related to performance and at the same time allows the organisers to fully reap the benefits, as the cap from the old scheme has been removed. Following the trend for more e-enablement in the travel industry, Star Alliance has introduced a new and simplified Request for
Proposal (RFP) for the Conventions Plus product. Lead times have been reduced and the cumbersome paperwork done away with. “We have seen that the Conventions and Meetings Travel market has been one of the most reliable market segments in our
own company’s 17 year history. We have managed to achieve year-on-year growth - both in terms of contracted events and delegates travelled - ever since we introduced Conventions Plus in 2002”, said Horst Findeisen,
Vice President Commercial and Business Development at Star Alliance. “We are convinced that the enhancements announced today will be well received by organisers and delegates alike, as both parties benefit from the changes”. With Conventions Plus, Star
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Alliance became the first airline alliance to introduce a dedicated conventions product, providing simplified travel solutions to major event organisers by providing access to the entire Alliance network through one of the member airlines.
product for the meetings market. Companies and meeting planners needing to organise gatherings with participants from different countries, have access to the entire Star Alliance network and discounted fares, by contracting their travel
• One set of targets, which will be jointly reviewed with your contact person. • Corporations will receive one report with simplified performance tracking. Corporate Plus provides ease of contracting, streamlined communications and simple administration that saves you both time and money. For further details or to submit an RFP please see www. staralliance.com/corporateplus.
About Star Alliance:
Delegates and one companion are entitled to fare discounts, depending on the type of fare, class of travel and airline used. In addition, the Alliance also offers an organiser support programme. For further details on Conventions Plus please see: http://www.staralliance. com/conventionsplus. Moreover, Star Alliance was also the first alliance to offer an online booking and ticketing service for convention delegates. Complementing traditional fulfilment channels, the new tool was launched more than two years ago and allows the convention organisers to direct delegates to a dedicated online booking and ticketing site for all air travel contracted under Star Alliance Conventions Plus. Using the online tool, delegates can check real time flight availability, price their required itinerary using the applicable discounted fare, book the corresponding flights and purchase the ticket.
Meetings Plus In addition to Conventions Plus, Star Alliance launched Meetings Plus in 2009 as a further global
needs through just one Star Alliance member airline. Meetings Plus can be used for most meetings of 50 people or more, with attendees originating in at least three different countries. For further details or to submit an RFP please see www. staralliance.com/meetingsplus.
Corporate Plus Star Alliance Corporate Plus was created, to remove the stress and hassle by condensing numerous airline negotiations into just one. The magic number when it comes to simplicity is one: • One contract, covers all Star Alliance member carriers and results in only one negotiation. • One single agreement – tailored to your specific needs – replaces multiple individual airline agreements. • One single point of contact – acting on behalf of the Participating Carriers.
The Star Alliance network was established in 1997 as the first truly global airline alliance to offer worldwide reach, recognition and seamless service to the international traveller. Its acceptance by the market has been recognized by numerous awards, including the Air Transport World Market Leadership Award and Best Airline Alliance by both Business Traveller Magazine and Skytrax. The member airlines are: Adria Airways, Aegean Airlines, Air Canada, Air China, Air New Zealand, ANA, Asiana Airlines, Austrian, Avianca, Brussels Airlines, Copa Airlines, Croatia Airlines, EGYPTAIR, Ethiopian Airlines, EVA Air, LOT Polish Airlines, Lufthansa, Scandinavian Airlines, Shenzhen Airlines, Singapore Airlines, South African Airways, SWISS, TAP Portugal, Turkish Airlines, THAI and United. Air India has been announced as a future member airline with Avianca Brasil to join under the existing Avianca membership. Overall, the Star Alliance network offers more than 18,000 daily flights to 1,269 airports in 193 countries.
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eetings & Conventions (M&C) magazine conducted its annual Global Planner survey to take an in-depth look at meetings, conventions, trade shows, incencentive programs and events held outside of the USA. 313 planners from corporations
and associations participated. Their responses revealed where groups met outside of the USA and where they will hold international events in 2014 and 2015. The results indicate that African destinations are decreasing in popularity. ď‚ł
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2151 Avenue of the Stars, Los Angeles, CA 90067 WHY ETHIOPIA? Harnessing the power of its large population and abundant labor force; political and social stability; and investment incentives and protections; Ethiopia has achieved some of the highest economic growth rates across Africa over the past decade. The government of Ethiopia also has undertaken considerable reforms to improve the country’s business climate, enhance its attractiveness, and raise its infrastructures to international standards to make investment in Ethiopia favorable to all prospective investors. HOW? The forum will showcase the vast business and investment opportunities for U.S. organizations that exist in Ethiopia in the areas of agriculture, manufacturing, infrastructure, hotel and tourism development, and mining, amongst others. U.S. organizations can also take advantage of the “Power Africa” initiative by investing in the country’s enormous renewable energy resources, such as wind, solar, geothermal, and hydroelectric power. WHO’S COMING? The delegation will be led by the highest possible executive of the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia (FDRE) and will include senior cabinet ministers and Ethiopia’s leading private sector companies.
TOURISM | ENERGY | INDUSTRIES | AGRICULTURE | CONSTRUCTION For more information, please contact: Ambassador Zerihun Retta, Consul General, Consulate General of Ethiopia in Los Angeles at 310-616-6910; Mr. Esayas Gotta, Deputy Consul General, Consulate General of Ethiopia in Los Angeles at 213-365-0017 or investethiopia@ethioconsulatela.org; or Dwayne Gathers, Gathers Strategies, Inc. at 213-236-3554 or dgathers@gathersstrategies.com For online registration, click - register Or enter the following URL into your browser https://arcsoftus.wufoo.com/forms/ethiopian-business-investment-forum/ Embassy of Ethiopia Washington DC
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Some on US-bound Flights Must Turn on Phones By WILL LESTER, Associated Press
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assengers at some overseas airports that offer U.S.-bound flights will be required to power on their electronic devices in order to board their flights, the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) said Sunday. The TSA said it is requiring some overseas airports to have passengers turn on devices such as cellphones before boarding. It says devices that won’t power up won’t be allowed on planes, and those travelers may have to undergo additional screening. “As the traveling public knows, all electronic devices are screened by security officers,” the TSA said in the release announcing the new steps. American intelligence officials have been concerned about new al-Qaida efforts to produce a bomb that would go undetected through airport security. There is no indication that such a bomb has been created or that there’s a specific threat to the U.S. Homeland Security Secretary Jeh Johnson recently ordered the TSA to call for extra security measures at some international airports with direct flights to the United States. TSA does not conduct screening abroad, but has the ability to set screening criteria and processes for flights flying to
Jeh Johnson, Secretary, US Department of Homeland Security the U.S. from abroad, according to a Department of Homeland Security official, who was not allowed to discuss the changes publicly and spoke on condition of anonymity. Secretary Johnson has declined to speculate on whether new security procedures called for overseas will be required at domestic airports in the future. “We continue to evaluate things,” he said. “The screening we have domestically from one domestic airport to another is pretty robust as the American traveling public knows. In this instance we felt that it was important to crank it up some at the last point of departure airports and we’ll continually evaluate the situation.” TSA will not disclose which airports will be conducting the additional screening, although it will be at some airports with direct flights to the U.S. Industry data show that more than 250 foreign airports offer nonstop service to the U.S. Aviation remains an attractive target to global terrorists, who are consistently looking for ways to circumvent aviation security measures, the DHS official said. Some details on specific
enhancements and locations are sensitive because U.S. officials do not want to give information “to those who would do us harm,” the official said. American intelligence officials said earlier this week that they have picked up indications that bomb makers from Yemen-based al-Qaida in the Arabian Peninsula have traveled to Syria to link up with the al-Qaida affiliate there. Al-Qaida in the Arabian Peninsula long has been fixated on bringing down airplanes with hidden explosives. It was behind failed and thwarted plots involving suicide bombers with explosives designed to be hidden inside underwear and explosives secreted inside printer cartridges shipped on cargo planes. Over the past year, Americans and others from the West have traveled to Syria to join the fight against the Syrian government. The fear is that fighters with a U.S. or other Western passport, who therefore are subject to less stringent security screening, could carry such a bomb onto an American plane.
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ward-winning Hollywood actor Danny Glover, says that collaborating with other professionals in other big markets in the US, North America and South America is the only way motion picture professionals in Africa can maximize their talents for social and economic relevance. Glover said after 10 years of Africa Movie Academy Awards (AMAA) it is now time for film makers and professionals in the industry to collaborate with their counterparts in America, North America and South America to create a huge creative economy that will bring good monetary returns for them. He is working with Africa Film Academy on a number of initiatives that will bring global focus and right partnership to the business of film making in Africa. ‘’To start with I am leading a global effort to raise
funding for film projects with AFA. We want to start with two major films that will tell the real story of Africans and those of us in Diaspora. The films will have actors and actress and other professionals from Nigeria and other parts of Africa with our colleagues in Hollywood, Brazil, Venezuela, Colombia and Trinidad and Tobaggo. ‘’What this project will do for us is that we will be tapping into the huge market in these regions of the world where we have large black populations. Our actors, actresses and other people who will work on these projects will have cross-continental and global exposures working with their counterparts from these countries. We will have access to a global distribution network that will guarantee revenue and good returns. That is the type of collaboration we are talking about. This fusion of talents will give us the creative economy AMAA and Peace Anyiam-0sigwe have been talking about,’’ he said. Mr. Glover noted that AMAA might have started as a dream of Peace Anyiam-0sigwe but 10 years after it has grown bigger than the dreamer adding that it is now a worthy continental and global project that all professionals in the motion picture industry should embrace. ‘’I was part of this dream 10 years ago. I have
stayed with it since inception. Going into the next 10 years I will hold Peace’s hand and work with her to realize the objectives of making black film makers and professionals anywhere in the world relevant.’’ Announcing Glover’s new status as the Chairman of AFA governing Board, the AMAA Chief Executive, Peace Anyiam-Osigwe said the board is pleased to have the global film icon as its Chairman adding that Glover is expected to bring to the organization his extensive experience in the business of film making, talent development and international reach. ‘’Mr. Glover helped the Kenyan Lupita Nyong’o who won the Best Supporting Actress at this year’s U.S. Oscars for her role in “12 Years As a Slave.” This is the kind of value he is bringing to African cinema as the Chairman of Africa Film Academy. He will provide the necessary linkages between our industry and the rest of the world. ‘’Like he said we will soon start with him two major international film projects. Two scripts that tell the story of Black Africans and those in the Diaspora will be selected. Our film makers and writers will be able to submit their synopsis and profiles whether as Actors, Actresses, Directors and any other professional in the industry to a website that will soon be unveiled for the projects.
The deadline for submission of scripts and profiles will be October 31, 2014. Members of the cast and crew for the film projects will be selected from the entries we get.’’ www.ama-awards.com/news/danny-glover-chartspath-africa-cinema-joins-afa-board www.ama-awards.com
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International Trade Calendar Global African Investment Summit (‘GAIS’) .
20 - 21 October 2014 The Savoy Hotel London, UK
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eaders of African states with their government ministers, will be in attendance at the Global African Investment Summit (‘TGAIS’) to promote global economic partnerships and improve cooperation through public and private partnerships (PPP). The event is uniquely positioned to connect international private investors and high net worth (HNW)
and hydrocarbon wealth. Whilst economies continue to experience accelerated growth and opportunity, Africa’s governments display a commitment to transparency, bilateral trade and improved fiscal policies. The summit will address these issues to support, as a platform for African governments, to promote private investment into their economies whilst business leaders understand PPP investment opportunities. Request information at :www. mbendi.com/a_sndmsg/sendfile. asp?MT=1569&LM=1.
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African Expansion Economic Summit 2014 .
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he African Economic Expansion Summit (AEES) is an annual global gathering of international investors, business executives, financiers and government officials to discuss, showcase, review and create business partnerships. Several infrastructure channels and project pipelines have been identified for pre-selected African States to submit pre-screened projects to the
Project Initiation Committee under the following sectors: Transport, Services, Social, Agriculture, Energy. The Summit’s diverse array of marketing channels includes site visits, plenary sessions, panel discussions, break-away sessions and one-on-one interactions will deliver a unique professional experience and networking platform to move deals forward. The AEES gives Africa a new platform to drive economic activity and investment profiles about
what’s happening on the continent as it relates to infrastructure projects. African delegations from Southern African Development Community (SADC), the African Union, West & East African Regional Economic Communities, and various African member states to showcase their economies critical infrastructure projects. The Summit co-hosts, the South African Province of KwaZulu-Natal and Rainbow PUSH Africa believe this unique professional networking experience offers an exceptional insight into Africa’s future infrastructural opportunities and challenges. Detailed information and registration is available at the website: www.aees.co.za.
Diversify Investment in Angola 4th Quarter 2014 TO BE ANNOUNCED
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he US-Angola Chamber of Commerce (USACC) was informed on May 21st by Boeing that due to administrative circumstances beyond their control,
the anticipated dates for delivery of the TAAG 777 had to be shifted. Subsequently this means that the USACC Trade Mission to Angola originally scheduled for May 29 to June 4, 2014, will also have to be changed to a later date which will be conveyed in due course – anticipated to be in the fourth quarter of 2014. Should you have any additional questions or concerns, please contact Maria da Cruz Gabriel (1703-203-6481).
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2015. Providing an exclusive source of information for over 18 years, Offshore West Africa 2015 will showcase the most innovative technologies and ground-breaking solutions within the Offsore exploration and production industry. Combining both a high-quality conference and rich exhibition of services and equipment, Offshore West Africa offers a unique insight into this exciting and progressive marketplace. Including Offshore West Africa as a key component of your company’s marketing strategy ensures oneon-one access to key industry professionals and decision makers from around the world. The conference will deliver the latest technological innovations, solutions and lessons learned from leading industry professionals and will focus on the process of managing major projects with its inherent cost implications. Offshore West Africa, presented by Offshore Magazine, and supported by Oil & Gas Journal, is the only conference and exhibition dedicated to the offshore oil & gas industry in the region, more than 1,500 offshore professionals are
expected to attend the three-day conference and exhibition. Request information at www. mbendi.com/a_sndmsg/sendmsg. asp?MT=1576&LM=1.
Investing in African Mining Indaba™ February 9-12, 2015 Cape Town, South Africa
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nvesting in African Mining Indaba™ is an annual professional conference dedicated to the capitalisation and development of mining interests in Africa. It is currently is the world’s largest mining investment event and Africa’s largest mining event. For two decades, the annual Mining Indaba has served as the pathway for foreign investments into Africa’s mining value chain opportunities ranging from small diamond deposits to mega coal projects. Mining Indaba has become the platform of choice for governments, mining companies, and investors and analysts to break market sensitive information. Each year the Mining Indaba brings more
than 7,000 delegates representing more than 110 countries across six continents for one week of unparalleled deal making and discovery in African mining. We are proud that Mining Indaba has been the platform providing the catalyst for expansion. After two decades, it is a benchmark of its kind, having become much larger and more significant than simply just an event. As the whole mining investment value chain has been drawn in to participate in recent years, Mining Indaba has truly become where the ‘world connects with African mining.’ For the next generation that will also come of age in this vigorous new decade, we are looking ahead and investing in hope. We have awarded bursaries worth US$30
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POWER-GEN Africa 15-17 July 2015 Cape Town International Convention Centre Cape Town, South Africa
P 000 (currently R330 000) to four deserving mining students. We founded the Mining Indaba bursary programme last year and this year we have extended our commitment to donate R26 600 (at the time of exchange) to the Rural Education Access Programme (REAP), which assists students from poor rural areas across all nine SA provinces. The donation will be used to help students studying first-year engineering. Mining Indaba has been and will be about creating brighter opportunities for today and for tomorrow – for mining’s future leaders as well as for today’s stakeholders and business and government leaders. Request information at www. mbendi.com/a_sndmsg/sendmsg. asp?LM=1&MT=1583.
OWER-GEN Africa and its sister event DistribuTECH Africa will return to Cape Town, Republic of South Africa, on 15-17 July 2015 and will once again provide comprehensive coverage of the power needs, resources, and issues facing the electricity generation industries across subS a h a r a n Africa. Africa’s p o w e r requirements continue to expand with the rapid growth and development t h r o u g h out the continent driving the need for more widespread, reliable and sustainable electricity. With POWER-GEN Africa’s conference and exhibition focusing on all aspects of the conventional and renewable power generation industry and DistribuTECH Africa focusing on transmission and distribution sectors within sub-Saharan Africa, the event brings together the world’s
leading power equipment suppliers along with those developing power infrastructure in this dynamic region of the world. The second annual DistribuTECH Africa 2015 conference and exhibition will provide transmission and distribution professionals with unprecedented access to the latest information, technologies and trends impacting the future of this growing market. All the elements that African utility companies are responsible for will be on show here, with the event
being designed to be a meeting place to exchange views, discuss experiences and learn new ways to expand and strengthen the power industry across the many countries of Africa. Request information at www. mbendi.com/a_sndmsg/sendmsg. asp?MT=1581&LM=1&MsgSubj= POWERGEN+2015+information +request or www.mbendi.com/a_ sndmsg/sendmsg.asp?MT=1581& LM=1&MsgSubj=DISTRIBUTECH +2015+information+request.
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gency phase behind us and turning completely towards sustainable human development while never, of course, overlooking those in urgent need of aid. Maison Shalom is unique because of the holistic approach of all its activities. It monitors the children it helps even after their reintegration into the community, to ensure that everything’s going well. Its activities include all areas of integrated and sustainable development : health, education, culture, justice and income-generation. The focus is on agricultural and pastoral activities, the livelihood of over 90% of the population.
Restoring Children’s Dignity Since its inception by Marguerite Barankitse in 1993, Maison Shalom (House of Peace) has done all in its power to restore dignity to war or AIDS orphans, street children, young children and babies in prison (infants with their mothers), and the children of poverty-stricken parents. Since first taking charge of 25 war orphans in 1993, Maison Shalom has come to the aid of more than 20,000 orphans and other needy children. As peace returns to Burundi, Maison Shalom has gradually changed its ap-
Marguerite Barankitse proach. We no longer wait for children in need to come to us: we go to them.
A Community Approach Our almost 18 years of experience working with vulnerable children have taught us that the best way to help them efficiently and sustainably is to develop the community in which they live. In addition to children, other categories of people – mothers with nursing difficulties caused by malnutrition and poor sick people – turn to Maison Shalom for assistance. The root of the problem is obviously the extreme poverty of the families. We have therefore adopted a community approach. We go to the families and help them develop to the point of selfsufficiency.
Towards Sustainable Human Development We have moved on, leaving the emer-
Involving the Socioeconomic, Political and Religious Players Maison Shalom works in all Burundi’s provinces and in its neighbouring countries (Rwanda and the Democratic Republic of the Congo). In addition to our day-to-day work, it is our duty to call on all those involved in socio-economic, political and religious life to make an effort to restore dignity to our brothers and sisters in Burundi and to put a smile back on their faces: we want to set a living example of integrated development.
We’re Convinced With our unshakeable belief in the success of our mission, our determination and the friendship of our partners and friends who hold us dear and support us, we are convinced that our dream to see every Burundian lead a decent life will come true.
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Books for Africa Donate a Desk to Students in Malawi
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ooks For Africa (www.booksforafrica.org) has a simple mis-
sion. We collect, s o r t , s h i p , and distribute books to children in Africa. Our goal: to end the book famine in Africa. Since 1988, BFA has shipped over 24 million high-quality text and library books to children and adults in 45 African countries. Millions more are needed. It costs $9,800 to send a sea container to most major sea ports of books and computers to Africa. Your donation will enable Books For Africa to send even more books to children in Africa who are hungry to read, hungry to learn.
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very day, millions of children throughout Africa struggle to learn while sitting on the floor or on the ground outdoors. Giving them a desk, where they can write and concentrate, is a great step towards creating an educational system that attracts, and keeps, eager young students. Support the U.S. Fund for UNICEF (www.unicefusa.org) and MSNBC’s “The Last Word with Lawrence O’Donnell” in an ambitious campaign called K.I.N.D.: Kids in Need of Desks to provide 46,000 desks for 172 schools in UNICEF Malawi’s Schools for Africa network. By making a tax-deductible dona-
tion to the U.S. Fund for UNICEF, you can pick one or more students up off the ground and help pave their way to a better education and brighter future. A gift of: • $24 can pick one student off the floor; • $48 will buy a desk and bench for two students; • $720 will furnish an entire class of 30. The program is a component of the UNICEF Schools for Africa campaign which aims to accelerate access to quality basic education for children, with a special focus on girls, orphans and vulnerable children.
ASSIST THE PEOPLE OF SOUTH SUDAN Sudan Sunrise Help Build Schools in the South Sundan www.sudansunrise.org
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outh Sudan is the most underdeveloped region of the world today. 85% of the population in South Sudan is illiterate. Only about 7% of teachers in the south have any professional training, and it is not uncommon to visit a school where the teachers themselves have not been educated beyond fourth grade. Some 1.5 million children who should be in school are not, due to lack of schools. The majority of schools that do exist consist of a chalkboard under a tree. Read about the camapign and contribute to the program to build over 41 schools at www.sudansunrise.org.
Southern Sudan Literacy Project (SSLP) Build a Primary School • www.thehopealliance.org/?q=node/77
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he Southern Sudan Literacy Project (SSLP) is designed to build a Primary school in Dongchak Payam, Duk County, Southern Sudan. Solomon Awan, who was one of the “Lost Boys from Sudan,” now lives in Salt Lake City, Utah. He desires to help the village he is from, Duk Padiet. Villagers are just now returning after so many years of war and genocide. During the Spring of 2008, Solomon traveled back to his home village where he was reunited with his mother and sister. He met with the village community and agreed that the education of their children is the most critical need. We hope to finish building the school before the 2011 rainy season. To further this goal, SSLP has partnered with Hope Alliance, allowing our donors the benefit of a tax deduction. Please help SSLP accomplish this worthwhile project: send donations to The Hope Alliance (www.thehopealliance.org) For further information please contact: solomonawan@ yahoo.com. Black Business News International Edition -85- Summer 2014
Books to Consider... The Beautyful Ones Are Not Yet Born by Ayi Kwei Armah
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et in Ghana postindependence, Ayi Kwei Armah weaves beautiful poetry, intellectual insight, and explicit imagery into his story. The reader can truly feel the struggle and search for balance of the protagonist. Humorous at times, depressing at others, The Beautyful Ones Are Not Yet Born
States. He currently lives in Dakar, Senegal. http://books.google.com/books/ about/The_beautyful_ones_are_ not_yet_born.html?id=adDP11OQ7oC
Ayi Kwei Armah
Hope in the Midst of Dispair by Tsegaye Wodajo
is a moving masterpiece. Ayi Kwei Armah was born in Takoradi, Ghana, in 1939. He was educated at the elite Achimota College, near Accra, and received a degree in sociology from Harvard University in 1963. Upon leaving Harvard he become actively involved in the struggle for African liberation of Algeria, which had just emerged from its armed struggle for independence from France. In Algeria, Armah worked as a translator for the magazine Revolution Africaine until his health failed toward the end of 1963. After a five-month hospitalization in Boston, Massachusetts, he returned to Ghana in 1964. Armah’s first novel, The Beautiful Ones Are Not Yet Born was published in 1968. In Fragments (1970), his largely autobiographical second novel, Armah illustrates the difficulties of an intellectual in a culture oriented toward material possessions. His third novel, Why Are We So Blest? (1972), is considered largely an attempt to probe the complex relation of colonizer and colonized-between the European and the African. His most ambitious novel published so far is his fourth, Two Thousand Seasons (1973). Armah has lived and traveled in various parts of Africa, beginning in 1970. He has taught at several universities in Africa and the United
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his book examines Ayi Kwei Armah’s five novels: The Beautiful Ones Are Not Yet Born (1968), Fragments (1969), Two Thousand Seasons (1973), The Healers (1973), and Osiris Rising (1995). Drawing on a thorough discussion of the five novels, the book probes the resistive moves in the works of the Ghanian writer. Based on what the
Wodajo diagnosis reveals, Armah offers cures for the continent.
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This is an official warning from the African Union, an intergovernmental and continental organization with its headquarters in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.
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t has come to our attention that an organization calling itself the AFRICAN UNION CHAMBER OF COMMERCE is using the name AFRICAN UNION (AU) AND THE AFRICAN UNION LOGO AND WEBSITE and claiming to be part of or an institution of the African Union. The said organization has been alleged to have solicited money from the wider public in order to render certain services or to provide access to identified goods or services. We would like to warn people worldwide that the AFRICAN UNION has no connection whatsoever with the so called African Union Chamber of Commerce. The said organization is not part of or an institution of the African Union and is not recognized by the African Union. The use of the name, logo and website of the African Union by the said organization is not authorized by the African Union and is therefore illegal. The African Union disassociates itself from any misrepresentations, statements or communication in whatever form and manner made by this organization purporting to be an agent of or part of the African Union. The African Union will not accept any liability in respect of any representation or misrepresentation, communication, transaction, losses or damages incurred by any member of the public arising from any act of commission or omission or utterance perpetrated by the so called African Union Chamber of Commerce. The AU as the copyright holder will take appropriate action against the said organization.
“One Africa for Prosperity and Peace”
Strategic Objectives African Union Commission 1. Reduce conflicts to achieve continental security and stability; 2. Achieve the necessary continental security and stability as a prerequisite for Africa’s development and integration; 3. Promote sustainable economic development; 4. Promote sustainable social and human development; 5. Formulate frameworks for developing and sharing Africa’s Statistics, and Research & Development capacities; 6. Enhance continental integration; 7. Build and foster continental and global cooperation; 8. Promote good governance, democracy and human rights; 9. Strengthen the Africa-wide humanitarian response and action; 10. Promote Inter-African solidarity; 11. Promote African Cultural Renaissance and the protection of Africa’s cultural heritage; 12. Promote the active participation and contribution of all segments of the African society in Africa’s development and integration; 13. Promote the ratification and entry into force of all outstanding legal instruments adopted by the Assembly of the Union; 14. Promote gender equality; 15. Strengthen the capacity and enhance the operational efficiency and effectiveness of the African Union Commission; 16. Promote synergies, linkages and good working relations with all Africa Union Organs; 17. Promote effective cooperation and collaboration with Member States and the Regional Economic Communities; 18. Promote strategic partnerships for leveraging sustainable sources of funding and comparative advantages.
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h e Africa F i l m Academy in its quest to enhance capacity in different aspects of film making and promote the growth of the motion picture industry is set to train over 1000 youths across Africa via Film-In-A-Box, a practical, hands on training school established to equip aspiring and emerging film makers with requisite skills needed to succeed in the film industry. The Africa Film Academy will be running the all round film training course across Africa this summer. The courses are held in Banjul Gambia, Johannesburg South Africa and Lagos Nigeria. Our Module takes the shape of Team Building and Team Work over a period of 21 days of intensive training. The Curriculum covers the core modules of: Screenwriting, Directing, Cinematography, Editing,
A new series of 12 online videos offer exporters another tool in learning about the technical aspects of exporting and dealing with the intricacies of trade rules and paperwork. In these videos, viewers see Trade Information Center (TIC) trade specialists, explaining how to fill out a NAFTA Certificate of Origin. The presenters in the videos all do customer-facing work for their Department of Commerce agencies and, thus, are intimately familiar with the subject matter of each video. The 12 export training videos are available on the Web at www.census.gov/foreign-trade/aes/ exporttraining/videos. Each video runs about three or four minutes and can be viewed online or downloaded for off-line viewing. For additional sources of export counseling, contact the Trade Information Center at 1-800-USA-TRAD(E) (1-800-872-8723); www. export.gov. Acting, Sound, and Production Management. Students go from basics to some form of knowledge base on the area of the course they decide to follow at the end of the three week training courses. The students are divided into two team that build on a production which is basically a film not exceeding 90 minutes in parallel and intersecting with the courses. During the second part of the program the main focus is producing a feature film. Students pre-produce, shoot, edit, and work on the marketing and distribution of a real film intended for theatrical release. The programme provides master classes and professional supervision to ensure the artistic and professional quality of the film. Classes are aimed at addressing the specific needs of the film. Students complete programme in 21 days, knowing all the aspects of film industry, from preproduction to distribution, and, most importantly, each team leaves with a film that exhibits the talents and professions learnt during FILM IN A BOX. 
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Resources Media Africa Interactive Multimedia Press/Content Agency in Africa www.africa-interactive.com African Leadership Magazine http://africanleadership.co.uk Africa World Press Books www.africaworldpressbooks.com African Vibes Magazine www.africanvibes.com The African World www.theafricanworld.tv Africast TV www.africast.tv AllAfrica http://allafrica.com Black Wall Street Times http://bwstimes.com Black Business News Group www.blackbusinessnews.net Black Press USA www.blackpressusa.com BridesNoir www.bridesnoir.com CuisineNoir www.cuisinenoirmag.com DiasporaVoice www.blogtalkradio.com/diasporavoice Rock Me Africa //rockmeafrica.com
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U.S. Government Commerce Department www.doc.gov International Trade Administration http://trade.gov Minority Business Development Agency www.mbda.gov Small Business Administration www.sba.gov State Department www.dos.gov White House www.whitehouse.gov
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