Copper’s lasting shine

The 2011 electoral showdown will be another test of personalities as well as opposition unity, as the PF and UPND can only hope to unseat the ruling MMD through a common candidacy.

Turning towards state intervention
The government is promising to introduce constitutional reforms as well as a review of the electoral system, which highlights ethnic differences, and of state control of the media.

Defections rock the boat

The biggest one-year drop in real GDP growth has concentrated the minds of leaders in Gaborone to focus on value-added projects and the diversification of mineral exports.

Uncertainty on all frontsin
The textile indusry has been hit by a global downswing in consumption, so the government is looking to add value to diamond exports and to sell water to its drier neighbours.

Change the music, DJ
Uncertainty hangs over Madagascar's political prospects as the country once again attempts to rebuild stability.