APRIL 2010 - Reforming Africa’s energy

Across a continent endowed with ample resources to meet all of its energy needs, only one in four people have access to electricity, new figures from the World Bank has shown. 

APRIL 2010 - The Sweat of Ghana's Internet Providers

Ghana's Internet Service Providers have struggled over the years to bring Internet access to many homes, but high cost of their operations is crippling their business.

APRIL 2010 - Controversy Over 10-Year Tenure For Nigerian Banks’ Ceos

Sit-tight chief executive officers (CEOs) of Nigerian banks will have to contend with a new policy by the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) stipulating maximum 10-year tenure for them. The policy is part of the blueprint on reforming the banking industry being implemented by the CBN Governor Sanusi Lamido Sanusi. 

APRIL 2010 - Namibia’s Economic Agenda

March 21st marked the historic 20th anniversary of Namibia’s freedom and independence, a day set aside for all Namibians to renew their collective resolve to contribute positively to the socio-economic development of their homeland. It also coincided with the inauguration of Hifikepunye Pohama for a second term of office as President. 

APRIL 2010 - Zambia's Mining Resurgence

Zambia’s mining sector recorded a marked slowdown in the period 2008 - 09 in the wake of the global economic crisis which led to reduced copper prices coupled with the closure of certain mining operations.

Chinese Investors In Limbo

PetroSA Seeks Direction On Refinery

Taking The Energy Bull By The Horns

Africa’s Power Headache

‘Africa Remains The Next Investment Frontier’

The Vexed Issue Of Economic Partnership Agreement

Venture Capital: Bridging The Financing Gap

Zambia At A Glance

Turning Comedy Into Money

Pretending to be President

Australia And Africa-Looking To The Future