AFRICAZimbabweans urged to buy basics in SA
Zimbabweans told it is cheaper to go to South Africa to buy basic commodities. 31 Dec 2008 15:45
AFRICAWeathering the storm
Economic indicators suggest Egypt is beginning to feel the pinch of the international credit crisis. But not everything is bad news, writes Sherine Nasr. 30 Dec 2008 06:10
AFRICASpend merrily, pay the price in January
On December 24, last year, Joseph Wambua had Sh40,000, as his salary. He was paid early because of Christmas festivities. 23 Dec 2008 06:19
AFRICA2008: Another year of marked economic decline
When banker Nigel Chanakira recently described Zimbabwe's state of the economy as a “dead man walking” at the Confederation of Zimbabwe Industries annual conference, his remarks were seen by some delegates as insensitive. 23 Dec 2008 06:14
AFRICAFuel scarcity hits Lagos
Major Oil Marketers Association of Nigeria (Moman) and Depot and Petroleum Product Marketers Association (Dappma) have initiated intensive negotiation with key officials of the National Union of Petroleum and Natural Gas (Nupeng) workers over the return of fuel queues in Lagos. 22 Dec 2008 05:59
AFRICAFinancial crisis hits Botswana
Tight Budget as revenue goes down; it's still unfolding. 22 Dec 2008 05:58
AFRICAAfrica to develop its water resources for agriculture, energy
TRIPOLI: A three-day pan-African ministerial conference pledged on 17 December to promote water development throughout the continent to fully exploit Africa's agricultural and hydroenergy potential. 18 Dec 2008 11:28
AFRICAUBA introduces free banking
[Walter Wafula] Uganda's United Bank of Africa (UBA) has introduced an account that requires no deposit or maintenance fees. 15 Dec 2008 07:06
AFRICAZimbabwe: Tracking the descent
A power-sharing deal - brokered by South African President Thabo Mbeki, appointed as negotiator by the Southern African Development Community (SADC) - and signed on 15 September, was heralded as a new dawn for Zimbabwe. Instead, it has become a marker for Zimbabwe's rapid descent into collapse. Below is a timeline tracing the events in recent months. 12 Dec 2008 10:18
AFRICARetailer ventures into convenience stores market
[Carole Kimutai] Kenya's Nakumatt Holdings will soon unveil its plans to launch convenience stores (c-stores) as part of its expansion plans following a viability study showing a gap in the Kenyan market. 11 Dec 2008 14:20
AFRICASA, Nigeria commit to fast track trade, economic relations
[Luyanda Makapela] PRETORIA: South Africa and Nigeria have committed to fast track trade and economic relations between both countries at the South Africa-Nigeria Bi-National Commission (BNC), Tuesday, 9 December. 10 Dec 2008 11:29
AFRICABDA bank funds construction of rural shops
Over six million Angolan kwanzas (about R600,000) were made available by the Angola Development Bank (BDA), for the implementation of a project for the construction of five rural shops, in Andulo district, at 130km to the north of Kuito city, capital of the southern Bié Province. 9 Dec 2008 12:40
AFRICABurkina Faso: High rice prices despite tripled harvest
Despite a 2008 rice harvest over three times that of 2007, local rice prices remain out of reach for many consumers. 9 Dec 2008 09:24
Next page>>
Connected by: Uninet
