This is Africa (London)

A publication from the Financial Times Ltd which seeks to examine African business and politics in a global context.

December 04, 2012

Africa: Tackling Aids Requires More Financing, Coordination, and Momentum [analysis]

"At current rates of progress, the point in time at which the number of new HIV infections annually is surpassed by the number of people newly added to treatment annually -... Read more »
Africa: Fighting for an Aids-Free Generation [analysis]

"While enormous progress has been made over the last decade, we risk reversing these gains if focused and effective funding is not maintained."The world is at a critical point in... Read more »

Africa: Up for Debate - What Will It Really Take to End Aids?

In the first of a series of debates in collaboration with the Skoll World Forum, leading experts consider a simple, yet critical question: What will it really take to end AIDS? Read more »
Africa: Mentor Mothers - the Key to Reducing Mother-to-Child HIV/Aids Transmission [analysis]

"With access to testing and treatment, mother to child transmission of HIV is almost entirely preventable. And yet, in 2011, 330,000 children were newly infected with HIV. Of... Read more »
Africa: How We Can Eliminate New HIV Infections Among Children By 2015 [analysis]

"Much has happened since the movement to eliminate new HIV infections among children was launched by UNAIDS in 2009." Read more »
Africa: Turning the Tide On Aids [analysis]

"In tough economic times, advocates can play a critical role in strengthening support for AIDS funding by reminding their leaders not only of the moral imperative to sustain this... Read more »
Africa: In Our Fight Against HIV/Aids, Transportation Can No Longer Be an After Thought

"As we surge towards an AIDS-free generation, we need to realistically face the challenges. Resting on our laurels is insufficient." Read more »

Africa: World Aids Day - Getting to Zero With Women and Girls

For years, my battle cry has been to bring HIV treatment to children and families in Africa. And as I begin my new tour, you're only going to hear me get louder on the issue--... Read more »

Africa: Agro-Industry - Bringing the Value Into Value Chains [analysis]

"It is wise for countries to make informed choices of strategic commodities to promote in specific zones" Read more »

Africa: How Mobile Media Is Transforming Africa for Good [opinion]

Often has the question been asked: Who does technology serve? Earlier this year, as a member of the judging panel for the first African Open Data Bootcamp in Kenya, I came across a... Read more »

Africa: Attracting Investment Into Post-Conflict Countries [analysis]

The IFC's vice president of business advisory services speaks to This is Africa on investing in post-conflict states Read more »

Africa: Counterfeits - Protecting Brands on the Continent [analysis]

The counterfeit industry has grown, turning brand protection into a big business. Read more »
Africa: Helping Smallholders Access the Nile [analysis]

Fixing failings in water management will have huge implications for agricultural productivity and food security. Read more »

Africa: Global Agribusiness Trends - Implications for Smallholders in Africa [analysis]

Africa's food imports are increasing and food self-sufficiency is declining. This should create substantial local and regional marketing opportunities for African farmers and this... Read more »
Africa: Food Price Spikes and the Poor [analysis]

A review the type of policies and mechanisms that poor, net food-importing countries might use to overcome food security challenges in periods of high prices. Read more »
Africa: The Continent's Power Deficit and What Should Be Done About It [analysis]

Rupert Soames, CEO of temporary power provider Aggreko, outlines Africa's power sector deficit and what should be done about it Read more »

Congo-Kinshasa: Fall of Goma Hits International Business

The capture of Goma leaves the rebels in a far stronger position, and presents serious difficulties for international businesses. Read more »
East Africa: Govt Regulation Slows Oil Sector

Regulatory uncertainty around the buying, selling and development of oil assets is impacting independent and small scale oil companies in East Africa. Read more »
Africa: What Can General Mills Do for Africa? [opinion]

The General Mills CEO explains how a US company can support African agricultural producers and consumers. Read more »

Africa: Russia-Africa Trade - Set for a WTO Boost? [analysis]

With Russia finally joining the World Trade Organisation, the country's economic ties with Africa could advance. But the continent faces competition from other developing nations Read more »
Africa: Roundup of Legal Affairs on the Continent

Drawing on the latest legal and regulatory developments, This is Africa presents investment-related intelligence covering business reforms and legal news on the continent. This... Read more »
Africa: Index Insurance - a Free Lunch for African Farmers [analysis]

An intriguing, private sector solution is emerging to help farmers manage rainfall risk Read more »

Africa: Africa's Infrastructure Boom - Will This Time Be Different?

High inflows to Africa's infrastructure sector bode well for growth. But stubborn obstacles - from procurement to currency denomination choices - now need to be tackled. Read more »
East Africa: Cross-Border Resource Management - How Do the Nile Countries Fare?

Countries are struggling to agree over the use of the Nile's water, raising questions about cross-border resource management. Read more »

Nigeria: Local Companies Lured By London Stock Exchange

Firms from the continent's second biggest economy are being tempted by the liquidity, investor base, and profile of the LSE. Read more »

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