This is Africa (London)
A publication from the Financial Times Ltd which seeks to examine African business and politics in a global context.
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November 8
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Ghana: Democratising the Housing Market [opinion]
Most people who cannot afford a mortgage usually use their savings to buy construction materials to build a home themselves - and are then caught in a lengthy construction period. Read more »
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Africa: Connecting Smallholder Farmers, Suppliers and Buyers [analysis]
Over 500 people attended the first day of the three-day conference, Making the Connection - value chains for transforming smallholder agriculture. Held in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia,... Read more »
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Africa: Could Africa Feed the World? [editorial]
With 60 percent of the world's remaining uncultivated arable land, Africa not only has the potential to meet its own food demand, but could be an important contributor to global... Read more »
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Cameroon: Extending the Value Chain for Forest Foods in Cameroon
The okok trade in Cameroon is estimated to top$12m a year and is the third most valuable NTFP in the country, behind only fish and fuel wood. Read more »
November 6
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Africa: Investing in African SMEs - a New Approach to Private Equity
Investing in African SMEs requires a new private equity model. Read more »
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Africa: Leaders Who Mistake Personal for National Interest [interview]
Festus Mogae, former president of Botswana, speaks about democracy, governance, institution-building and political finance in Africa. Read more »
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Africa: The Faking Game - Dealing With Counterfeit Goods [analysis]
The counterfeit industry has grown, turning brand protection into a big business Read more »
November 4
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Tanzania: Secessionist Groups Threaten Tourism and Hydrocarbons [analysis]
Concerns for Zanzibar's crucial tourist sector have been reignited by the threat posed by Islamist secessionists, following rioting and the arrest of 51 supporters of Muslim cleric... Read more »
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Kenya: Room for Airline Growth [analysis]
A series of airlines have cancelled their Kenya services casting doubt over the future of the country's aviation industry, but there is still growth potential in East Africa's... Read more »
November 2
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Africa: What Next for the World Bank's Concessional Finance Arm? [analysis]
Drastic changes in the supply of and demand for the World Bank's concessional finance mean that IDA's purpose, tools, and broader role within both the international aid system and... Read more »
November 1
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Somalia: Somaliland Set to Drill for Oil by 2014
The unrecognised nation of Somaliland starts major oil exploration by next year, minister says Read more »
October 31
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Africa: Unlocking Local Capital to Drive Investment in Africa [analysis]
"Africa's growing pension funds, resulting from the rise of the middle class, are increasingly a source of capital for private equity fundraising." Read more »
October 24
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Africa: Conflict-Sensitive Business Practices in Africa
Investing in peace is no longer the realm of philanthropists but rather the businesses that can profit from stability, writes Zahed Yousuf, a senior programme officer at... Read more »
October 19
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Africa: Do Obama, Romney Understand Africa's Importance? [column]
Just weeks before the November 6 polls, can Africa play a part in shaping the race for the White House? Read more »
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South Africa: Govt Shreds Investment Treaties
European investors and trade officials look on with worry as South Africa cancels a bilateral investment treaty with Belgium and Luxembourg; the first of a series of planned... Read more »
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Africa: Building Management Education Capacity in Africa [analysis]
"We are only at the beginning of this effort to transform management education in Africa. It may not look anything like the MBA we are used to, but when it's done well, it can make... Read more »
October 18
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Angola: Govt Launches U.S. $5 Billion Sovereign Wealth Fund
Angola follows in the footsteps of fellow hydrocarbons giant Nigeria by launching a sovereign wealth fund. Read more »
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Nigeria: Shell's 'Unique' Civil Legal Suit in the Netherlands
A case against Shell in the Netherlands could prove a landmark in the dispute over oil pollution in the Niger Delta. Read more »
October 14
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Africa: Bank to Pour Investment Into Africa
The emerging markets bank says it will invest over $100m in Africa over the next three years. Read more »
October 13
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South Africa: Strikes Nearing 100,000 Participants [analysis]
While Africa grows at unprecendented rates, its kingpin economy falls to an historic low. Read more »
October 12
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Africa: Manufacturer Approves 'Aggressive' Africa Growth Strategy
Long dominant in traditional markets of South Africa, Egypt, Morocco and Kenya, Philips is turning attention to new markets in Africa Read more »
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Zambia: Investors Rattled By Wage, Mining Reforms
Hikes to minimum wages and a total ban on foreign currency transactions have raised concerns among investors in Zambia Read more »
October 11
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Ethiopia: Cashless Payments Sector in Ethiopia - Time to Open Up?
Ethiopia is growing fast, but its mobile and electronic payments infrastructure is weak. Is it time for a more liberal approach to foreign investment? Read more »
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Africa: Measuring the Role Gender Plays in Development Bank Lending
Project monitoring and evaluation frameworks frequently make no mention of women. Read more »
October 10
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Africa: Africa's Best Friend in Washington
The U.S. has lagged behind countries such as Brazil and China in its commercial engagement with Africa, just when American markets need it most. Read more »
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