The 10th anniversary of the annual IISS Oppenheimer Lecture gave Advocate Thuli Madonsela, Public Protector of South Africa, a platform to examine the role of justice and good governance in regional and...
South Africa targets Ghana as its Gateway to West Africa
2005 marks the fifth anniversary of the Millennium Declaration which gave birth to the Millennium Development Goals, a global commitment to a...
Is a prosperous Africa really in our Common Interest?
Analysis of the Blair Commission for Africa report results in divided opinions
Reactions to the recent report of Tony Blair’s Commission for...
FIVE YEARS ON - NEPAD reviews Millennium Development Goals in Africa
2005 marks the fifth anniversary of the Millennium Declaration which gave birth to the Millennium Development Goals, a global...
African Stock Markets Posted Strong 2005 Performance
African Stock markets for the 4th year in a row posted strong performances in 2005. Egypt, for the second consecutive year, posted the highest...
World Bank Board Approves $70 Million for Public Service Reforms in Uganda
The World Bank has approved an International Development Association credit of US$70 million to support public service...
Fund to Spur African Investment
Business and political leaders in Africa have launched a $550m (£294m) fund to promote investment in Africa. The fund - the Investment Climate Facility (ICF) - aims to...
Africa is a Hospitable Investment Destination
Sub-Saharan Africa is becoming a more hospitable destination for investors, according to the World Bank. Africa attracted about $12 billion of foreign...
World Bank Board Approves $70 Million for Public Service Reforms in Uganda
The World Bank has approved an International Development Association credit of US$70 million to support public service...
Angola Telecom Launches Wireless Telephone System
Angola Telecom has launched a wireless telephone system called "Touch More". According to Angola Telecom’s managing Board Chairman, Manuel Avelino,...
Angolan Exports to Reach US$28 Billion in 2006
Angolan exports are expected reach nearly US$28 billion, by the end of the year, compared with US$23.2 billion in 2005. Speaking at a lecture under the...
South Africa Largest Recipient of FDI in Africa
South Africa was the largest recipient of foreign direct investment (FDI) in Africa in 2005, with a sharp increase in inflows to $6.4bn from $0.8bn in...
Africa Moving out of ‘Economic Stagnation’
Africa is on the cusp of breaking out of a long period of economic stagnation, according to the World Bank. Renewed growth and improved governance can be seen...
African Business Round-up
Chad signs $80 million deal with China
China has signed a series of loan, debt relief and economic cooperation agreements worth $80 million with Chad, less than six months...
African Business Round-up
Chad signs $80 million deal with China
China has signed a series of loan, debt relief and economic cooperation agreements worth $80 million with Chad, less than six months...
‘The Private Sector in Development Initiative' Launches Formal Association
Entrepreneurs in emerging and developing countries face immense barriers to success, operating in risk-averse societies...
Average Market Return in Africa Maintained @15%
The average year-to-date return chalked by markets across the African continent (excluding Zimbabwe) was 15%. The best performing markets as at the close...
Angolan Government Approves US$200 Million Investment Project
The Angolan Government has approved a private investment project, Palanca Cimento, valued at US$200 million that will include the...
Angolan Government Approves US$200 Million Investment Project
Kenya's Tea Output Increases by Over 100%
Kenya's tea production for the first quarter of 2007 increased by 119% to 108 million kg from 49...
BP Returns to Libya in $900m Deal
Oil giant BP has announced that it has struck a deal to return to Libya after an absence of more than 30 years. Chief executive Tony Hayward said the $900m (£453m) joint...
World Bank Provides US$5.7b Grants, Loans to Africa
The World Bank has announced that it provided a record US$5.7 billion in credits and grants to Sub-Saharan Africa in the fiscal year ending 30...
Brazil’s Odebrecht to Finish Luxury Condominiums by 2008
Brazilian construction company, Odebrecht, is expected to conclude two luxury residential condominium projects in Luanda by 2008, each with...
ILO Report Highlights Link between Poverty and Productivity
A new report by the International Labour Organisation (ILO) has highlighted the linkage between poverty and labour productivity. According to...
Cisco Systems to Invest £10 million in Africa
Cisco Systems is to invest $10 million to develop its network infrastructure on the continent. According to the report, five African countries who stand to...
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