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Small players struggle in Nigeria's financial markets

Small players struggle in Nigeria's financial markets

With high overheads and poor access to loans, SMEs are suffering. The central bank has launched several risk-sharing schemes to try to boost the sector.

The rise of Africa's B-brands

The rise of Africa's B-brands

Smaller and more agile local brands are taking the fight to multinationals seeking to benefit from increasing consumer spending in sub-Saharan Africa. Both sorts of firms are looking to expand in the region and are deploying new strategies to attract cust...

Can SA's Eskom keep the lights on?

Can SA's Eskom keep the lights on?

Five years after blackouts shut down mines, South Africa continues to rely on Eskom for 95 percent of its power.

South Africa's handshake diplomacy

South Africa's handshake diplomacy

From hosting the world's top emerging powers to enforcing the Rwanda/DRC peace agreement and monitoring elections in Zimbabwe, South Africa is looking good on the world stage. But critics from within say Pretoria's diplomacy has lost its way.

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Small players struggle in Nigeria's financial markets

Small players struggle in Nigeria's financial markets

With high overheads and poor access to loans, SMEs are suffering. The central bank has launched several risk-sharing schemes to try to boost the sector.

UN hands South Africa task to restore peace in DR…

UN hands South Africa task to restore peace in DR Congo

Death and tensions in the Democratic Republic of Congo have triggered an intervention by a United Nations force, as the international body plans to deploy South African led forces to...

France's Canal Plus moves into Ghana's TV market

France's Canal Plus moves into Ghana's TV market

CanalSat , a subscription digital TV service with over 125 channels and radio stations in French, has been launched in Ghana.

West Africa, from transit to production of illicit drugs

West Africa, from transit to production of illicit drugs

West Africa has found a new niche in the international drug trade.

The rise of Africa's B-brands

The rise of Africa's B-brands

Smaller and more agile local brands are taking the fight to multinationals seeking to benefit from increasing consumer spending in sub-Saharan Africa. Both sorts of firms are looking to expand...

South Sudan moves to curb meningitis threat

South Sudan moves to curb meningitis threat

Authorities in South Sudan have warned of an outbreak of meningitis in some parts of the country.

Côte d'Ivoire-Ghana: No hiding place for Laurent Gbagbo's allies

Côte d'Ivoire-Ghana: No hiding place for Laurent Gbagbo's allies

Côte d'Ivoire's ex-president, Laurent Gbagbo's supporters are no longer safe in Accra, Ghana's capital.

Nigeria declares war on Boko Haram

Nigeria declares war on Boko Haram

The Nigerian government has acknowledged it is at war with extreme Islamists group, Boko Haram, declaring the outfit as a rebellion with an allegiance to a flag other than the...

Zimbabwe's new constitution paves way for elections

Zimbabwe's new constitution paves way for elections

Zimbabwe's proposed new constitution is now awaiting President Robert Mugabe's signature after it was passed by the Senate on Tuesday.

French and Turkish investors explore opportunities in Ghana

French and Turkish investors explore opportunities in Ghana

French investors from various sectors will visit Ghana on May 22 to explore investment and business opportunities, a statement from the French Embassy in Accra has announced.

Malian children bear the brunt of conflict

Malian children bear the brunt of conflict

Strikes, Islamist invasion, Sharia law, flight... Malian children, especially those in the north, have borne the brunt of the country's conflict as education takes a hard knock.

Ethiopian PM, Desalegn embarks on anti-corruption campaign

Ethiopian PM, Desalegn embarks on anti-corruption campaign

Several senior government officials and businessmen were arrested in Ethiopia last week, as the Horn of Africa country clamps down on corruption.  

Political parties prepare for Zimbabwe elections

Political parties prepare for Zimbabwe elections

At least 28 political parties will contest Zimbabwe's forthcoming general elections amid concerns that the split votes will give President Robert Mugabe an advantage.

New technology for African livestock farmers

New technology for African livestock farmers

African livestock farmers have recently become beneficiaries of new technology.

South Africa's mining sector braces for massive job losses

South Africa's mining sector braces for massive job losses

South Africa's biggest trade union representing the mining sector has expressed anger at the "unilateral decision" by Anglo American Platinum (Amplats) to retrench 6000 workers at its operations in Rustenburg.

Electricity meter suppliers in contract goldrush across Africa

Electricity meter suppliers in contract goldrush across Africa

Egypt's Iskraemeco hopes Elsewedy's contacts will help it face the charge as utilities prepare to roll out new meter technologies.

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West Africa, from transit to production of illicit drugs

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Small players struggle in Nigeria's financial markets

Small players struggle in Nigeria's financial markets

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West Africa, from transit to production of illicit drugs

West Africa, from transit to production of illicit drugs

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