South Africa 2010 - Africa’s Moment Of History?

For the millions of African football zealots, South Africa will be on the threshold of history in pursuit of an elusive dream.


Since the debacle of Congo DR - formerly  Zaire - in the 1974 edition of the World Cup when the continent’s representatives were badly battered and sent packing home with an ignoble 14-goal deficit in two matches,  the realisation of that dream seems nigh  with the first African edition of the tournament in South Africa between June 11 and July 12.

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JUNE 2010 - Zambia - Zambia To Meet Inflation Target

Zambia is likely to achieve its target of 8 percent inflation by the end of this year, despite higher fuel prices and a planned increase in electricity tariffs, the Bank of Zambia Governor Caleb Fundanga said.

 

JUNE 2010 - Namibia - April Inflation Slows

Namibia's consumer inflation slowed to 5.0 percent year-on-year in April, compared with 5.6 percent in March, said the Central Bureau of Statistics.

 

JUNE 2010 - LESOTHO - Lesotho Enacts Free Compulsory Education

The government of Lesotho has enacted the Education Act 2010, legalising the right to free and compulsory education. The act is hailed as "a historic landmark for the children of Lesotho" and will boost school enrolment.

 

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JUNE 2010 - SENEGAL - Senegal Growth Seen At Four Percent In 2011

Senegal is on track to see growth of around four percent next year, but power outages and concerns over governance risk could hold back the speed of recovery, according to a Reuters’ survey.

 

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