Anglo-Australian mining giant Rio Tinto has sent off a first coal shipment from one of the world's largest underdeveloped coal regions in Mozambique. Read more »
The Africa National Congress Youth League and the country's largest trade union federation are calling on the government to reverse its decision to lend two billion dollars to the ... Read more »
The Simandou iron-ore mine being developed in Guinea appears to be the target of a bid by politically-connected South African businessmen, reports Africa Confidential. Read more »
Trade experts are keeping a watchful eye on Russia's policies with Africa, as new president Vladimir Putin begins a new phase of economic growth. Read more »
Japan is showing a growing interest in investing in the country and has donated N2 Billion for the development of solar electricity. Read more »
Growing optimism and confidence among international and local investors has led to significant inward investment into the continent over the last decade, says an Ernst & Young ... Read more »
Productivity in Namibia's fishing industry is expected to decline as high fuel prices remain prevalent. Read more »
South Africa seeks to forge stronger ties with Ghana with particular attention being paid to energy and oil. Read more »
The world's newest country, the Republic of South Sudan, has officially become a member of the World Bank Group and the International Monetary Fund. Read more »
"African economies continue to show resilience" making it one of the fastest growing developing regions despite a weakening global economy, says a World Bank report. Read more »
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