African Leaders Participate in Victory Day

By Kester Kenn Klomegah

MOSCOW, May 10, 2015 (GNA/Buziness Africa) – Three African leaders from South Africa, Zimbabwe and Egypt were among the invited global personalities who witnessed this year’s Victory Day parade celebrating the 70th anniversary of the defeat of Nazi Germany during the World War II in Europe.

EACCIA: Facilitating Business in East Africa

ARUSHA, Tanzania, April 29, 2015 (Buziness Africa) -- The East African Chamber of Commerce, Industry and Agriculture (EACCIA) was established in September 2005 under the Laws of Kenya and was formally launched in Arusha, Tanzania, in February, 2006. Since then, EACCIA has been in the forefront in promoting public private partnerships (PPPs) agenda across the entire EAC member states.

Russia Proposes BRICS Parliamentary Group

By Kester Kenn Klomegah

MOSCOW, April 11, 2015 (Buziness Africa) -- Russia's proposal to create an inter-parliamentary group in a joint effort to protect the economic and political interests, influence politics at the global arena and as an important strategic tool for promoting development among BRICS (Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa) member states has sparked discussions while others are watching bloc's new directions with interest.

SA: Ready to Share Experiences and Expertise with Russia

By Tai Adelaja

MOSCOW, March 23, 2015 (Buziness Africa) -- Russia and South Africa diplomatic relations have developed steadily since both established full diplomatic relations on February 28, 1992 after Soviet collapse. Russia has an embassy in Pretoria and a consulate-general in Cape Town, South Africa. And South Africa has an embassy in Moscow. The Declaration on Strategic Partnership signed between the two countries sets forth long term benchmarks for bilateral coordination in trade, investment, the humanitarian sector and the international arena.

Egypt plans to build new capital east of Cairo

By Mona Salem and Nicolas Revise

Sharm el Sheikh, Egypt, March 14, 2015 (AFP) - Egypt plans to build a new administrative and business capital east of Cairo that will house five million people and feature a theme park "four times bigger than Disneyland", a minister announced at a global investor conference.

Mauritius: Sandy and Sunny Beaches for Foreign Tourists

Interview by Kester Kenn Klomegah

MOSCOW, January 10, 2015 (Buziness Africa) – The Republic of Mauritius is an island nation in the Indian ocean, about 2,000 kilometres (1,200 km) off the southeast coast of the African continent. It possesses a wide range of natural and man-made attractions, enjoys a tropical climate with clear warm sea waters, attractive beaches, tropical fauna and flora complemented by a multi-ethnic and cultural population that is friendly and welcoming.