ARTICLES RELATING TO AFRICA

Chad emerges as African power broker

2013-05-08 10:42

Chad’s president, a survivor of countless rebellions, has stepped into a void left by Africa’s traditional heavyweights and turned his desert nation into a powerbroker as France disengages from its former colonies.

Africa’s attitude to domestic violence changing

2013-04-26 08:40

Research shows a dramatic change in global attitudes toward domestic violence.

WB: Africans pay most to send money home

2013-01-29 11:42

African migrants around the world pay more than other groups to send money back home, costing them and their families a hefty $4bn a year, the World Bank says.

No winner of African governance prize

2012-10-15 19:58

The Ibrahim Prize for Achievement in African Leadership - the world's biggest individual prize- has not been awarded for a third time in four years as no suitable candidates were found.

Davies calls for Africa growth policies

2012-10-05 13:57

Trade and Industry Minister Rob Davies has called for Africa to develop industrial policies to drive growth and up the demand for skilled workers and scientists.

African farmers 'must do more'

2012-09-07 08:01

African farmers are finding new ways to cope with ravages of climate change but need to develop even more techniques to thrive in an increasingly uncertain environment, scientists say.

2 African boat migrants dead off Malta

2012-08-16 14:14

Malta's navy has recovered two bodies and rescued about 160 African migrants from two boats which got into trouble on the Mediterranean Sea, an armed forces spokesperson says.

Clinton to visit S Sudan on Africa trip

2012-07-31 08:04

Secretary of State Hillary Clinton is set to visit troubled South Sudan on an 11-day Africa trip aimed at spurring economic growth, peace and security, a US official says.

Fears as Africa faces new 'arc of terror'

2012-07-06 08:06

From east to west Africa, a rise in Islamic extremism has led to a surge in deadly attacks and kidnappings by groups linked to al-Qaeda, sparking fears of a new "arc of terror" on the continent.

Hunger: Africa must have a voice, says Annan

2012-06-01 14:36

Former UN secretary general Kofi Annan has called for African countries to have a voice in the ongoing global food security dialogue, according to a statement.

Gigaba: SAA will get support into Africa

2012-05-16 18:05

The government will give financial support to South African Airways as it expands into Africa, says Public Enterprises Minister Malusi Gigaba.

Africa must end hunger, says UN

2012-05-15 13:26

Africa needs to boost agricultural productivity and address the debilitating hunger that affects 27% of its population if it is to sustain its economic boom the UN says.

Japan holds development conference in Africa

2012-05-06 10:40

Japan is giving $1.3bn in aid to African nations to help combat the effects of climate change, says Japan's Foreign Affairs Minister Koichiro Gemba.

IMF: SA sputters, African growth robust

2012-04-17 22:00

SA's growth will continue to lag while high commodity prices will boost the rest of the continent, says the International Monetary Fund.

Africa must decide, says UK's Hague

2012-02-14 13:01

African countries must decide who will represent them as a possible permanent member of the UN Security Council, British Foreign Secretary William Hague says.

Peace still elusive in Africa – pope

2012-01-09 14:09

Pope Benedict XVI says peace and reconciliation in Africa remains a "distant" goal, pointing to anti-Christian attacks in northern Nigeria that have killed dozens of people in recent years.

'Financing available for mining in Africa'

2011-12-19 16:26

While the macro-economic environment is looking uncertain, evidence suggests that financing for mining projects in Africa is available, says Standard Bank.

Foschini ups profit, eyes Africa expansion

2011-11-03 15:51

Clothing retailer Foschini reported a 26% rise in first-half profit as consumer spending improved, and says it will open 57 more stores in Africa.

Regional organisations fail to reach targets

2011-09-25 15:40

Few of the objectives set by economic regional organisations in Africa with regard to the free movement of goods, people and capital are being realised.

Shoprite expands in Mauritius

2011-09-15 18:17

Shoprite has acquired two more stores in Mauritius as part of its plans to grow in the rest of Africa.

PIC eyes R45bn Africa investment

2011-09-01 11:06

The Public Investment Corporation says it plans to expand investment into the rest of the continent.

Ford not that keen on Africa

2011-06-29 06:17

Africa may be growing quickly, but it still offers fewer opportunities than more robust emerging markets, says Ford Motor.

New African investment product launched

2011-05-17 08:17

Standard Bank will list a new index product that provides direct investment access to companies in Africa.

Malema: Govt can stop African influx

2011-05-05 22:15

Government can revive many African economies and put a stop to the flood of foreign nationals to SA, ANC Youth League leader Julius Malema says.

African middle class reaches 300m

2011-05-05 20:58

Africa's middle class is growing faster than population growth and now accounts for some 300 million out of the continent's one billion population, says the African Development Bank.

 

Political parties seek to unite Africa

2013-04-27 17:00

Political parties from 35 African nations are meeting in Khartoum to create a joint forum that will further unify the continent, Sudanese officials say.

TB remains leading killer

2013-04-12 08:03

Tuberculosis (TB) is still the number one cause of death in South Africa, accounting for 12% of the deaths that occurred in 2010.

'Africa risky but too crucial to leave'

2013-01-24 12:27

Japan’s resource-hungry companies in Algeria and beyond cannot contemplate withdrawing from Africa, despite the nation trauma engendered by the Sahara hostage siege.

Africa powerhouses 'fail' in governance

2012-10-15 14:43

Governance has improved in many African countries since 2000 but there have been some unfavourable shifts in South Africa and other regional African powerhouses, IIAG says.

Obstacle course for trade too expensive

2012-09-16 10:53

Leaders of African states need the political will to institute infrastructure and agreements to achieve a significant improvement in between their countries.

Cocaine-stuffed roast chicken

2012-09-06 11:32

Cocaine stuffed roast chicken. This is NOT a recipe.

'Double whammy' may hit Africa – economist

2012-07-31 14:44

Rising food prices could hit commodity procedures in Africa with a dangerous "double whammy" when combined with an economic slowdown in Europe and China reducing African exports of oil and raw materials.

Record number of Africans get Aids drugs

2012-07-06 14:37

A record number of Africans now have access to drugs to control the HIV virus, but the continent must work harder to strengthen the lifeline, the UN says.

Handful of home loans approved in Africa

2012-06-10 12:11

Although African countries have huge populations, access to home loans is limited and home loan debt is negligible as a percentage of GDP.

Gordhan: More involvement needed in Africa

2012-05-18 15:05

Finance Minister Pravin Gordhan urged increased South African economic involvement in Africa.

Africa should focus on education – Annan

2012-05-10 15:25

Former UN secretary general Kofi Annan says African governments should commit to educating the continent’s bourgeoning youth population to sustain economic growth.

Obama invites African leaders to G8 summit

2012-05-04 07:33

President Barack Obama has invited the leaders of Benin, Ethiopia, Ghana and Tanzania to take part in a session of food security in Africa at the G8 summit this month, officials say.

Old Mutual eyes African expansion

2012-03-09 17:52

Insurer Old Mutual says the time is right to grow its presence on the rest of the continent, after it posted a 14% profit rise.

New AU HQ marks strong China-Africa ties

2012-01-27 19:38

Towering above the Ethiopian capital, cloaked in urban smog, the new Chinese-built AU headquarters in Addis Ababa is a bold symbol of China’s rapidly changing role in Africa.

IMF urges emerging markets to boost defences

2011-12-20 10:20

International Monetary Fund MD Christine Lagarde says developing countries should shore up barriers against a possible European recession next year.

Pope to Africa: Be wary of markets

2011-11-18 17:31

Pope Benedict has urged African nations to resist the "unconditional surrender to the law of the market and that of finance”.

Gordhan: Help African exchanges

2011-10-12 17:50

Finance Minister Pravin Gordhan called on the World Federation of Exchanges to help African stock exchanges get on their feet.

Ramos: Africa, Asia the future

2011-09-21 11:47

Absa CEO Maria Ramos says emphasis in the global economy is shifting towards Asia and Africa, albeit slowly.

Zuma urges Norway to invest in Africa

2011-09-01 15:58

President Jacob Zuma says Norway has the capacity and resources to boost investment in the rest of the continent.

Shoprite gears up to take on Walmart

2011-08-23 15:35

Africa's largest grocer Shoprite plans to spend R3bn on upgrading and expanding distribution centres in the wake of Walmart's entry into the market.

Charming China

2011-05-19 00:00

As wages increase in China and other parts of Asia, Africa’s leaders hope multinational manufacturing companies will start looking to move industrial plant to this continent to take advantage of its resources – both natural and human.

Malema: Govt can stop African influx

2011-05-05 22:15

Government can revive many African economies and put a stop to the flood of foreign nationals to SA, ANC Youth League leader Julius Malema says.

African middle class reaches 300m

2011-05-05 20:58

Africa's middle class is growing faster than population growth and now accounts for some 300 million out of the continent's one billion population, says the African Development Bank.

ICC accused of targeting Africans

2011-04-21 11:52

The International Criminal court employs a “double-standard” by “exclusively” targeting African leaders, a top African Union official has charged.

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