Egypt's first smartphone maker is looking to enter the broader African market by the end of 2018 or early 2019 as it seeks to boost exports, its sales director said.

Rolling out branches, hiring young employees and attracting new customers are helping Egypt's EGBank to grow rapidly.

After two years of austerity the economy is now on firmer ground. Banks are raising funds for lending and targeting new sectors of the population in a race to increase their customer bases

Egyptian officials plan to launch Asian and European tours starting the week after next to market international bonds, which will be offered when the time is right, Finance Minister Mohamed Maait said on Tuesday.

Coca-Cola is chasing the youth market in North Africa through diversifying its drinks offer and creative thinking on points of sale

Five African start-ups going places