Economic growth
The manufacturing sector in Zimbabwe has emerged as the country's top contributor to the gross domestic product, accounting for 15.3% in 2024, surpassing mining, wholesale and retail trade, financial services, and agriculture. This growth is driven by new investments of over $1.4 billion in expansions, particularly
Coca-Cola Co. (Atlanta, Georgia)
The Coca-Cola Company and Gutsche Family Investments have agreed to sell a 75% controlling interest in Coca-Cola Beverages Africa (CCBA) to Coca-Cola HBC AG for an equity value of US$3.4 billion. This transaction marks a significant step in Coca-Cola's ongoing refranchising of company-owned or controlled bottling
Economic growth
Zimbabwe's economic growth has been gaining momentum in recent years, driven by agriculture, mining, tourism, and a significant services sector. However, the manufacturing sector has emerged as the top contributor to the country's gross domestic product (GDP), accounting for 15.3 percent in 2024. The sector&
HIV
As countries around the world move closer to achieving the UNAIDS 95-95-95 goals, the focus shifts to sustaining progress and preventing disruptions in the fight against HIV. According to research from the U.S. Department of State, a diagonal approach is needed to blend disease-specific funding with system-strengthening investments, ensuring
HIV
As countries around the world move closer to achieving the UNAIDS 95-95-95 goals, the focus shifts to sustaining progress and preventing disruptions in the fight against HIV. According to research from the U.S. Department of State, a diagonal approach is needed to blend disease-specific funding with system-strengthening investments, ensuring
Investments
For those in media, law, judiciary, healthcare, and advertising, today poses a challenge in meeting deadlines. Those in the sports industry may witness success in securing new contracts. Traders may encounter minor issues with local authorities that require urgent resolution. Students aspiring to study abroad may see their dreams materialize.
Infrastructure (Economics)
Governor Josh Shapiro, of Pennsylvania, has made significant investments in Erie's economy to support local businesses and create jobs. The initiatives focus on improving infrastructure, economic development, and community projects that will drive growth and revitalization in the region. The Governor's administration has allocated funds to
Infrastructure (Economics)
In recent years, Georgia has made significant strides in developing essential national infrastructure, which is attracting investment and laying the groundwork for sustained economic development. Key among these projects is the completion of the East-West Highway, a vital link between Europe and Asia. The highway's Ubisa-Shorapani section, supported
Economic development
Ethiopia's Finance Minister Ahmed Shide and US International Development Finance Corporation (DFC) officials have discussed potential financial cooperation for Ethiopia's new international airport project, a key initiative to support the country's expanding aviation sector and economic development goals. The meeting took place on the
Infrastructure (Economics)
Assicurazioni Generali, alongside other international insurance groups and the International Finance Corporation, has committed a total of $340 million to the first close of the Infrastructure Resilience Development Fund (IRDF). This initiative, promoted by the Insurance Development Forum (IDF), aims to facilitate insurance industry investments in infrastructure that strengthen the
Economic development
The state of Minas Gerais in Brazil has continued to break its investment record in Science, Technology, and Innovation (ST&I) for the third consecutive year, with over R$530 million invested in 2024 and a new record expected in 2025. The investments have already yielded visible results, with
Economic development
The Ministry of Mines and Energy (MME) conducted a Technical Workshop on October 14, aiming to guide municipal representatives on obtaining investments for the Water Resources Revitalization Program in the Furnas area. This initiative reinforces the federal government's commitment to revitalizing the country's water resources and
