How world sees us: Own goals make it hard to find light on Dark Continent
Some Africa own-goals make matters worse. As foreign direct investment is already drying up, Nigeria recently meted out a whopping $5.2 billion fine on MTN.
Member states of the African Union
Brilliant analysis – Zimbabwean ruin looms large as SA land reform kicks into gear
It is well documented how Mugabe’s botching of land reforms turned a bread basket of the continent into a place where famine stalks behind every rainy season. South Africa faces a greater challenge.
Niger troops to join regional fight against Boko Haram
Niger is set to send troops to Nigeria for the multi-national battle against Boko Haram after scores of people were killed in a fresh onslaught by the Islamist fighters in a key border town.
Paul Clark: Africa always brings something new – a worthy investment opportunity
Investors should consider the exciting investment opportunities on the continent of Africa, as these can offer diversified and high growth investments and, after all, Africans themselves are already investing there.
Randgold CEO warns against tax hike in new Congo mining code
The Democratic Republic of Congo’s focus on maximising short-term tax revenues risks squandering long-term mining prospects, the chief executive of one of its largest mining investors warned on Wednesday.
World Bank sees financial impact of Ebola at $32.6bn in Africa
The regional impact of West Africa’s Ebola epidemic could reach $32.6 billion by the end of 2015.
Possible mining industry role in disability says Statistics SA man
The mining industry could play a role in the high levels of disability in the Free State, Northern Cape, North West, and Eastern Cape, statistician general Pali Lehohla said on Tuesday.
WEF Competitiveness Report: Two wooden spoons, two gold medals
After today’s release of the keenly awaited annual World Competitiveness Report, we got hold of the WEF’s Margareta Drzeniek-Hanouz for further insights. Sadly, there wasn’t much she could advise beyond the hope that those who have the power to change things take note of the problem areas and build on the good ones. SA’s overall … Read more
Sierra Leone police blockade Ebola areas, Liberia declares emergency
By Umaru Fofana and Clair MacDougall FREETOWN/MONROVIA (Reuters) – Police and soldiers in Sierra Leone blockaded rural areas hit by the deadly Ebola virus on Thursday, a senior officer said, after neighbouring Liberia declared a state of emergency to tackle the worst-ever outbreak of the disease, which has killed 932 people. Liberian President Ellen Johnson-Sirleaf announced emergency measures late on Wednesday … Read more
Tanzania, Zambia to invest $80m in cash-strapped rail firm
DAR ES SALAAM (Reuters) – Tanzania and Zambia plan to inject $80 million to bail out a jointly owned railway firm suffering from decades of under-investment, the company said on Tuesday. The 1,860 km (1,155 mile) railway is a key route for copper exports from Zambia and neighbouring Democratic Republic of Congo to Tanzania’s main port of Dar es Salaam. The capital infusion from the two … Read more