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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October 10
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Africa: Stanbic's Innovative Lending Procedures for African SMEs
Banks may need to find alternative ways to calculate the profitability of SMEs says Amrei Both, head of SME banking in Africa for Standard Bank. Read more »
October 5
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Cote d'Ivoire: Cote d'Ivoire - Back On Track?
Two years after the country's descent into violence, business outlooks are mixed in Cote d'Ivoire. Read more »
October 4
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Kenya: Bright Sparks in Kenya's Energy Ministry
Government wins plaudits from industry for pragmatic approach to power tariffs. Read more »
October 3
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Kenya: First Govt Bond Index Launched
Kenya's securities exchange has launched the country's first government bond index, which will help investors to better measure the performance of their portfolios Read more »
October 2
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Mali: Calm Down On Mali Travel Bans, Says Gold Miner
Egged on by sensationalist media, some governments are issuing clumsy nationwide travel bans on Mali that are hurting the mining industry in the peaceful south Read more »
September 28
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South Sudan: Sudan Dispute With South 'Not a Big Issue' for Investors
Investor interest in South Sudan is undeterred by dispute, claims Aggrey Tisa Sabuni, presidential adviser on economic affairs for the government of South Sudan. Read more »
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Kenya: Govt Set to Switch Off Fake Phones [analysis]
Kenya, east Africa's biggest economy, will switch-off counterfeit mobile phones on September 30, in advance of general elections set for March 2013, its communications commission... Read more »
September 27
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Zambia: Govt's Plans for Taxes, China & Banks [interview]
"It's difficult to do ratings on countries. It's a matter of judgement, much more than just picking up all the stories going round." Read more »
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Africa: 'Education First' and the Disadvantaged First and Foremost [opinion]
Unesco data reveal the extent of the disparities in Africa's education systems, writes Pauline Rose. Read more »
September 25
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Africa: Developing Technical Skills Is Crucial for Business
"Solid technical training provides a pathway to good-paying jobs and creates a stable employment base for communities." Read more »
September 24
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Africa: Where Have Africa's Future Builders Gone? [analysis]
"Young people around the world are facing an emerging opportunity divide between those who have access to a good education, the skills and connections to be successful and those... Read more »
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East Africa: Gas Finds Attract Global Investment
Gas discoveries in Mozambique and Tanzania, and rising estimates for oil in Uganda, Kenya, Ethiopia and Puntland, are attracting global energy companies. Read more »
September 22
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Africa: Is Good Governance Always a Prerequisite for Investment? [opinion]
"Measuring attractiveness on the basis of governance rankings success, a country like Rwanda should be a veritable magnet for foreign capital, while Nigeria should be the reverse." Read more »
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Africa: Nothing Is Impossible [opinion]
"Over 10 million school-aged children are not attending primary school in Nigeria- and this number has increased over the past three years." Read more »
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Africa: Our Unfinished Agenda - Quality Education for All
"Our responsibility doesn't end when a young girl or boy walks through the doors of a classroom. In fact, it's at that moment our greatest responsibilities begin." Read more »
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Africa: Education Must Be Our First Priority
"Education is the cornerstone of human progress -- the key to the future we want - and crucial for African development." Read more »
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Africa: Businesses Bringing Better Education to the Continent [opinion]
"The Global Business Coalition for Education is bringing together sectors as diverse as financial services, engineering, technology, and consultancy; all pledging to work together... Read more »
September 20
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Africa: The Right to Education - Reigniting Learning
"Only one third of the children in East Africa have acquired the expected basic skills at the required level." Read more »
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Africa: Capital Markets Outperform Rivals
With global growth subdued, African capital markets outperform their rivals Read more »
September 19
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Liberia: Investing in the Nation's Future Through Education [opinion]
"It is not enough that our children are in school; we must ensure that all children have access to quality education that provides them with literacy, numeracy, critical thinking... Read more »
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Africa: Decline of the Dollar [analysis]
African countries are cracking down on the use of foreign currencies in domestic transactions, putting a squeeze on some investors Read more »
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Africa: New Research Highlights Need for Global Action On Learning in Africa [press release]
Half of primary school age children in sub-Saharan Africa to reach adolescence unable to read, write, or perform basic numeracy tasks. Read more »
September 18
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Africa: Education Holds the Key to Africa's Development [opinion]
"Economists like to debate precisely why education makes a difference. But the real reason is simple enough, and it can be summarized in one word - and that word is 'empowerment'." Read more »
September 10
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Africa: Africa's Future Earnings Will Come From Better Learning [opinion]
"As the development of a new global policy framework in 2015 approaches, a unique opportunity exists to celebrate the achievements in increasing access while stretching to the next... Read more »
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Africa: Achieving Learning for All [opinion]
"Only when education systems put learning first for all students - including the most disadvantaged - will schooling truly make a difference in the lives of young people and their... Read more »
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