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BUSINESS NEWS FROM AFRICA
19 Aug, 2009 Eritrea ordered to pay Ethiopia milions in war damages. Read more on
19 Aug, 2009 Egyptian leader in White House talks. Read more on
19 Aug, 2009 African economies slow to recover Read more on
18 Aug, 2009 Zambia's Chiluba acquitted on corruption charges. Read more on
18 Aug, 2009 Shares suspended as shareholders nervous of Nigerian Central Bank bail-out. Read more on
16 Aug, 2009 Five Nigerian banks get Central Bank bail out of $2.55 Billion Read more on
16 Aug, 2009 Zimbabwe dollar still being used for petty payments. Read more on
10 Aug, 2009 China edges out US as Africa's biggest trading partner. Read more on
10 Aug, 2009 Madagascar rivals in power sharing deal Read more on
2 Aug, 2009 SA's TELKOM the latest on strike rota. Read more on
2 Aug, 2009 Nigeria unrest deaths more than expected. Read more on
27 July, 2009 SABMiller to go to court in Tanzania to prevent East Africa Brewers change of mind. Read more on
27 July, 2009 Presidential run-off brings hope of peace to Guinea-Bissau Read more on
27 July, 2009 South Africa faces a week of strike chaos. Read more on
23 July, 2009 S.A Immigration checks move to departure airport rather than arrival in time for 2010. Read more on
23 July, 2009 Algeria moves its weekend from Thur/Fri to Fri/Sat Read more on
23 July, 2009 Lack of service delivery poses problems for SA's ANC government. Read more on
16 July, 2009 Long time president re-elected in Republic of Congo (Brazzaville) Read more on
16 July, 2009 SA construction workers agree to end strike. Read more on
16 July, 2009 Top Zambia editor to face the wrath of the Government. Read more on
9 July, 2009 Ethiopia's Meles chosen to plead the "Africa case" at G8 Summit. Read more on
9 July, 2009 Construction workers strike threatens World Cup sites in S. Africa Read more on
9 July, 2009 10,000 police for Obama Ghana visit. Read more on
3 July, 2009 AU leaders accept Libyan backed 'Unity' document Read more on
3 July, 2009 IMF refuse to lend Zimbabwe more until current debt cleared. Read more on
2 July, 2009 SA Finance Minister aspects economy to start to recover later in 2009 Read more on
2 July, 2009 Zimbabwe's Roy Bennett to be tried on terrorism charges. Read more on
2 July, 2009 AU summit opens in Libya. Read more on
30 June, 2009 MDC consider split from Zimbabwe government. Read more on
17 June, 2009 Mugabe faction criticise West's reception of Tsvangarai Read more on
17 June, 2009 Madagascar talks break down through lack of compromise. Read more on
17 June 2009 Gabon's President Bongo laid to rest. Read more on
12 June, 2009 Kenya left with unappealing task of trying Somali pirates. Read more on
8 June, 2009 Gabon leader Omar Bongo reported to have died. Read more on
7 June, 2009 China to invest $400m in Zambia mine. Read more on
7 June, 2009 Presidential candidate shot dead by army in Guinea-Bissau. Read more on
7 June, 2009 Legal issues for ships armed against Somali pirates. Read more on
3 June, 2009 Mauritania election postponed. Read more on
3 June, 2009 Somalia is Africa's worst crisis says Oxfam. Read more on
2 June, 2009 S. Africa auto sales continue year on year slide. Read more on
2 June, 2009 Zambia's President takes tougher stance against corruption. Read more on
2 June, 2009 Illegal mining in South Africa takes its toll. Read more on
22 May, 2009 Foreign journalists free to report from Zimbabwe again. Read more on
22 May, 2009 Relative unknown appointed head of "New Scorpions" in South Africa Read more on
18 May, 2009 Morocco feels pinch of financial crisis. Read more on
18 May, 2009 Chad ends attacks on Sudan. Read more on
15 May, 2009 Ivory Coast sets long awaited date for election as 29 Nov, 2009 Read more on
15 May, 2009 Nigeria's Kano State agrees $75m settlement with Pfizer. Read more on
13 May, 2009 Bytes technology Group win voice biometric contract. Read more on
13 May, 2009 South African blue diamond fetches record price at auction. Read more on
13 May 2009 US raises fears that Kenya may return to violence - prompted by sniping in parliament. Read more on
11 May, 2009 Manuel moved from Finance in South Africa's new cabinet. Read more on
6 May, 2009 Mozambique authorities arrest Cahorra Bassa dam saboteurs. Read more on
6 May, 2009 Zimbabwe judge sends activists back to prison. Read more on
4 May, 2009 Micro finance the key to jobs in Sierra Leone and Liberia Read more on
4 May, 2009 South Africa set for new political era under Zuma. Read more on
4 May, 2009 French navy intercepts Somali pirate mother ship. Read more on
28 April, 2009 Standard Bank of South Africa partners with China Union Pay. Read more on
26 April, 2009 New malaria test being developed at Glasgow University. Read more on
26 April, 2009 Ethiopian government arrests alleged coup plotters. Read more on
26 April, 2009 ANC win in South Africa but with reduced majority. Read more on
16 April, 2009 International efforts stepped up to counteract pirates. Read more on
16 April, 2009 South Africa retail sales plummet year on year. Read more on
16 April, 2009 Mauritania coup leader turns civilian to contest presidency. Read more on
15 April, 2009 Somali pirates continue undeterred. Read more on
14 April, 2009 DRC freezes non-essential spending as Franc crashes. Read more on
14 April, 2009 US Envoy, George Mitchell, arrives in North Africa. Read more on
13 April, 2009 Suez canal revenue drop possibly linked to pirate activity. Read more on
13 April, 2009 Zimbabwe dollar unlikely to return soon. Read more on
9 April, 2009 Moroccan M2M win big ATM deal in Ethiopia. Read more on
6 April, 2009 Charges against Zuma almost certain to be dropped. Read more on
6 April, 2009 Zimbabwe seeking to re-engage with the West. Read more on
2 April, 2009 Zimbabwe seeking aid to feed prisoners. Read more on
2 April, 2009 Consumers should bring pressure on "blood mineral" use. Read more on
2 April, 2009 Nigeria ready to accept an offer from Pfizer. Read more on
27 March, 2009 Africa trade could shrink by up to 25% according to Afreximbank. Read more on
27 March, 2009 Madagascar's new President already resorting to force to keep power. Read more on
27 March, 2009 Sudan leader greeted warmly in Libya despite arrest warrant. Read more on
24 March, 2009 SADC leaders finalizing aid package for Zimbabwe. Read more on
24 Mar, 2009 Families evicted to make way for Catholic Church in Angola. Read more on
24 Mar, 2009 Nobel winners boycott peace conference as Dalai Lama is barred by SA Government. Read more on
20 Mar 2009 Southern Africa leaders reject new Madagascan president. Read more on
20 Mar 2009 Mugabe: Can we have $5 Billion please? Read more on
17 March, 2009 S&P cuts Ghana credit rating. Read more on
17 March, 2009 UK Prime Minister Brown to meet African leaders ahead of G20 summit. Read more on
17 March, 2009 Soldiers start to take over presidential assets in Madagascar. Read more on
16 March, 2009 Embattled Madagascan president offers referendum. Read more on
6 March 2009, Kenya Government critic shot in Nairobi. Read more on
5 March, 2009 Tsvangarai points out some practical realities to Zimbabwe parliament. Read more on
5 March, 2009 Guinea-Bissau reality outstrips fiction. Read more on
27 Feb, 2009 Mboweni keeps options open on South Africa interest rates. Read more on
27 Feb, 2009 Ex-President arrested in Malawi on corruption charges. Read more on
26 Feb, 2009 Zimbabwe unity Government unable to move forward while detainees remain in custody.Read more on
26 Feb 2009 Sierra Leone rebel leaders found guilty of crimes against humanity. Read more on
24 Feb, 2009 Rand strengthens but SA local stocks weaken Read more on
24 Feb, 2009 ICC ponders arrest of Sudan president. Decision due on March 4 Read more on
24 Feb, 2009 White farm seizures continue under Zimbabwe's unity Government. Read more on
14 Feb, 2009 Zanu PF continue to arrest MDC officials in Zimbabwe. Read more on
12 Feb, 2009 S. Africa current account deficit predicted to fall to 6% in 2009. Read more on
12 Feb, 2009 Tsvangarai vows to re-build Zimbabwe. Read more on
11 Feb, 2009 S. Africa general elections set for April 22. Read more on
11 Feb, 2009 Tsvangarai announces new cabinet posts in Zimbabwe. Read more on
11 Feb, 2009 S. Africa to step up fight against AIDS. Read more on
10 Feb, 2009 Court backs bid for ex-pat South Africans to vote. Read more on
9 Feb, 2009 Calls for protests to continue in Madagascar. Read more on
9 Feb, 2009 Ship load of tanks freed from Somali pirates heads for Mombasa. Read more on
6 Feb, 2009 Zimbabwe parliament paves way for unity government. Read more on
6 Feb, 2009 Somali pirates get away with $3.2 million ransom. Read more on
5 Feb, 2009, South African dock workers refuse to off load Israeli goods. Read more on
4 Feb, 2009 Somalia's new president appeals to AU for military aid to fight extremists. Read more on
4 Feb 2009 Madagascar mayor is replaced by President. Read more on
3 Feb, 2009 Still confusion in Madagascar but President seems to be winning. Read more on
3 Feb, 2009 Qaddafi elected leader of African Union. Read more on
30 Jan, 2009 South Africa's ABSA takes stakes in four defaulting companies. Read more on
30 Jan, 2009 Zimbabwe Govt capitulates and allows business to be done in foreign currency. Read more on
29 Jan, 2009 Cholera deaths now top 3000 in Zimbabwe. Read more on
29 Jan, 2009 Caterpillar plague now affects over 400,000 in Liberia. Read more on
28 Jan, 2009 Insurgents declare Sharia Law in Somali parliament city. Read more on
28 Jan, 2009 Riots and looting in Madagascar capital. Read more on
26 Jan, 2009 OPEC may meet early if oil drops below $40 per barrel. Read more on
26 Jan, 2009 Police ban MDC rally in Zimbabwe. Read more on
23 Jan, 2009 Cholera moves to rural Zimbabwe. Read more on
23 Jan, 2009 Tourists kidnapped in the Sahara Read more on
22 Jan, 2009 14 die in Somali clashes after Ethiopians pull out. Read more on
22 Jan, 2009 Activists on hunger strike over politicians failure in Zimbabwe. Read more on
15 Jan, 2009 South African stocks down and Rand remains weak. Read more on
15 Jan, 2009 Tsvangarai hopes to meet Mugabe on his return to Zimbabwe. Read more on
14 Jan, 2009 Ethiopia hands back security responsibility to Somali forces. Read more on
14 Jan, 2009, "Mugabe should be charged with crimes against humanity" rights group claim after Zim visit. Read more on
13 Jan, 2009 Zuma to "remain a charged man" following court ruling in South Africa Read more on
13 Jan, 2009 Zimbabwe releases Z$50 Billion note as inflation continues unabated. Read more on
13 Jan, 2009 Nigerian rebels tie fate of British hostages to that of their captured leader.Read more on
7 Jan, 2009 S. African blue chip stocks hit 3 month high. Read more on
7 Jan 2009 Tight new restrictions for aid agencies in Ethiopia. Read more on
7 Jan, 2009 Nigerian bikers unique solution to helmet law. Read more on
4 Jan, 2009 Ethiopia begins pull out from Somalia. Read more on
4 Jan, 2009 Opposition leader wins Ghana presidency in peaceful poll. Read more on
17 Dec, 2008 Kenya Government encourages importers to bring in 1 million bags of yellow maize. Read more on
17 Dec, 2007 Lekota named leader of new party in South Africa Read more on
17 Dec, 2008 UN Security Council approves attacks on Somali pirates. Read more on
16 Dec, 2008 African armies combine to challenge Uganda's LRA strongholds in Congo. Read more on
15 Dec, 2008 Zambian firm banks on Palm Oil production to satisfy region needs. Read more on
15 Dec, 2008 South Africa COPE formally launch their challenge to ANC. Read more on
15 Dec, 2008 Somali President sacks PM in a bid to "save the country" Read more on
11 Dec, 2008 South Africa Breweries to launch new lager in South Sudan - despite strict Sharia Law. Read more on
11 Dec, 2008 Nigeria fights corruption by removing immunity from prosecution for its political leaders. Read more on
11 Dec, 2008 Ghana poll goes to a run off. Read more on
10 Dec, 2008 Kenya minister orders audit of M-Pesa money transfer system. Read more on
10 Dec, 2008 South Africa manufacturing output down on year on year comparison. Read more on
10 Dec, 2008 Mugabe refuses to quit despite international pressure. Read more on
9 Dec, 2008 EU joins call for Mugabe to quit. Read more on
9 Dec, 2008 Congo peace talks open but leaders stay away. Read more on
9 Dec, 2008 Candidates very close in Ghana election. Read more on
30 Nov, 2008 Strike to hit SAA on Monday. Read more on
30 Nov. 2008 Ethnic violence erupts in Nigeria Read more on
24 Nov, 2008 Zimbabwe MDC may boycott Mbeki call to meet. Read more on
24 Nov, 2008 Guinea-Bissau President repels coup attempt. Read more on
24 Nov, 2008 Nigerian communication satellite lost forever. Read more on
18 Nov, 2008 Somali pirates seize a 2 million barrel Saudi oil tanker. Read more on
18 Nov, 2008 Rebels ignore cease fire to capture Congo town. Read more on
17 Nov. 2008 South Africa gold production drops 17.7% year on year. Read more on
17 Nov. 2008 Zambia's Inter-Market Bank offers low cost account - as long as you only use the ATM Read more on
17 Nov. 2008 Guinea-Bissau elections run smoothly so far. Read more on
13 Nov. 2008 South Africa rand and stocks take pounding in market. Read more on
13 Nov, 2008 Angola offers to send troops to Congo Read more on
13 Nov, 2008 Sudan president offers ceasefire in war that he claims does not exist. Read more on
4 Nov, 2008 South Africa house prices fall in October. Read more on
4 Nov, 2008 Zimbabwe sells ivory to raise cash. Read more on
3 Nov. 2008 SA trade deficit widens to R7.1Bn in October. Read more on
3 Nov, 2008 Zuma questions breakaway party's motives. Read more on
3 Nov, 2008, Zambian president sworn in. Read more on
31 Oct, 2008 Flurry of diplomatic activity as Congo cease fire holds. Read more on
31 Oct, 2008 Zambians await results of Presidential poll. Read more on
30 Oct, 2008 IFC sets aside $3bn to support small banks in Africa. Read more on
30 Oct, 2008 SA petrol price set to drop 35 cents per litre. Read more on
30 Oct 2008 UN extends Ivory Coast sanctions until at least after legitimate elections Read more on
29 Oct, 2008 JSE ends up after four days of losses. Read more on
29 Oct, 2008 Ghana becomes major transit point for South American drugs to Europe Read more on
29 Oct, 2008 Fighting nears Goma in North East DRC. Read and on
28 Oct, 2008 South Africa inflation subsiding but long term picture in doubt. Read More on
28 Oct, 2008 Zambia acting president appeals to candidates to accept election results. Read more on
28 Oct, 2008 SADC leaders agree to full summit on Zimbabwe. Read more on
24 Oct, 2008 South Africa ANC rebels hold first rally in Johannesburg area. Read more on
24 Oct, 2008 South Africa ANC legislators vote to disband Scorpion anti corruption unit. Read more on
24 Oct, 2008 Djibouti involves UN in Eritrean occupation of its territory. Read more on
23 Oct, 2008 SADC, COMESA and EAC sign free trade pact. Read more on
21 Oct., 2008 Zimbabwe leaders play power games as citizens starve. Read more on
21 Oct, 2008 Botswana's Festus Mogae wins leadership prize. Read more on
17 Oct, 2008 Somali sheik threatens to attack Kenya Read more on
16 Oct, 2008 Rands sinks on depression worries in US Read more on
16 Oct, 2008 ANC cracks start to show as Shilowa resigns. Read more on
15 Oct. 2008 SA Rand firms as global markets begin to settle. Read more on
15 Oct., 2008 Rwanda abandons French language in favour of English. Read more on
15 Oct, 2008 Swazi monarchy clamps down on democracy talks. Read more on
13 Oct., 2008 Ethiopian famine needs under estimated. Read more on
13 Oct., 2008 MDC threaten to pull out of Zim talks. Read more on
10 Oct. 2008 Rebels capture army base in eastern DRC. Read more on
10 Oct, 2008 South Africa preparing to sell ivory to Japan and China Read more on
9 Oct, 2008 Ivory Coast pollution trial halted by defense protest. Read more on
9 Oct. 2008 Lekota raises likelihood of breakaway party from South Africa's ANC. Read more on
8 Oct. 2008 Zim people's patience running out as talks fail to resolve crisis. Read more on
8 Oct. 2008 Attacks from Lords Resistance Army continue in North East Congo. Read more on
6 Oct., 2008 Somali militants try to buy seized tanks from pirates. Read more on
6 Oct., 2008 Campaigning starts in Ivory Coast even though poll may be delayed again. Read more on
6 Oct., 2008 EU to open job centre in Africa . Read more on
1 Oct., 2008 Pirates in internal shoot out on hijacked ship. Read more on
1 Oct., 2008 Ethiopia call for UN to control Somali militants. Read more on
1 Oct, 2008 No breakthrough in Zimbabwe impasse. Read more on
21 Sep, 2008 ANC forces Mbeki to resign. Read more on
17 Sep, 2008 Nigerian economy grow 6.62 % in Q2. Read more on
17 Sep,2008 Tsvangarai assures Mugabe that there is no witch hunt. Read more on
17 Sep, 2008 Mbeki moves on to Khartoum to support al-Bashir. Read more on
16 Sep, 2008 SA Rand and stocks affected by global financial problems. Read more on
16 Sep, 2008 EU and US to keep Zimbabwe sanctions in place. Read more on
16 Sep, 2008 Major points from Zimbabwe deal. Read more on
12 Sept, 2008 SA Rand hits five year low Read more on
12 Sept, 2008 Unity Government agreed in Zimbabwe. Details on Monday. Read more on
10 Sept, 2008 Moroccan man jailed for blog that criticised King. Read more on
10 Sept, 2008 Zambia presidential poll to be held on 30 October. Read more on
10 Sept, 2008 Bird flu confirmed on Togo poultry farm. Read more on
8 Sept 2008 Early results show ruling MPLA ahead in Angola elections. Read more on
8 Sept, 2008 World Bank halts lending to Ivory Coast until corruption is eliminated in the cocoa industry. Read more on
8 Sept. 2008 Tsvangarai calls for new Zimbabwe elections. Read more on
5 Sept. 2008 Mugabe threatens to abandon talks and form cabinet without opposition. Read more on
5 Sept. 2008 South Africa gold production drops 10%. Read more on
4 Sept., 2008 Rand slips as dollar continues to surge. Read more on
4 Sept, 2008 Zambian president Mwanawasa finally laid to rest. Read more on
4 Sept, 2008 More attacks threatened in Somalia during Ramadan Read more on
1 Sept. 2008 Still no deal in Zimbabwe talks. Read more on
29 Aug, 2008 Iran and Nigeria to share nuclear technology. Read more on
29 Aug, 2008 Privatise ESKOM as solution to South Africa's power crisis. Read more on
28 Aug, 2008 Mugabe wants to go it alone while arrests of MDC members continue. Read more on
28 Aug 2008 Israeli businessman kidnapped in Nigeria. Read more on
28 Aug, 2008 Lebanon issues arrest warrant for Col Qaddafi. Read more on
27 Aug, 2008 Kenya's banks continue to shine. Read more on
27 Aug, 2008 Passenger jet with 100 civilians on board hi-jacked in Darfur region of Sudan. Read more on
27 Aug, 2008 Opposition jeer Mugabe at opening of parliament in Zimbabwe. Read more on
26 Aug, 2008 MDC win speaker post in Zimbabwe parliament. Read more on
20 Aug, 2008 Zimbabwe inflation hits 11 million percent! Read more on
20 Aug, 2008 Zambia's president Mwanawasa dies in French hospital. Read more on
19 Aug, 2008 Tsvangarai seeks regional help to resolve Zimbabwe impasse. Read more on
19 Aug 2008 Death sentence alive and well in Sudan. Read more on
15 Aug, 2008 South Africa holds interest rates steady amid growth fears. Read more on
15 Aug 2008 US and Libya sign bombing compensation deal. Read more on
15 Aug 2008 Tsvangarai passport seized as he tries to leave Zimbabwe Read more on
14 Aug 2008 The ghost of Joshua Nkomo sits at Zimbabwe negotiating table. Read more on
14 Aug, 2008 Mauritania coup General gathers support. Read more on
14 Aug, 2008 Nigeria hands over territory and people to Cameroon. Read more on
13 Aug, 2008 Togo claims first ever Olympic medal. Read more on
13 Aug, 2008 Suspected coup leader arrested in Gambia. Read more on
13 Aug, 2008 Mbeki denies deal in Zimbabwe Read more on
12 Aug, 2008 Moody's cuts Eskom's rating on increased costs Read more on
12 Aug, 2008 Mauritanian Prime Minister freed but President still under arrest. Read more on
12 Aug, 2008 Zimbabwe talks at risk of collapse. Read more on
11 Aug, 2008 Zambian president remains in French hospital. Read more on
11 Aug, 2008 Foreign investors pull out of Egyptian stocks on interest rate rise Read more on
11 Aug, 2008 30 dead after illegal mine collapses in Burkina Faso Read more on
7 Aug, 2008 International condemnation for Mauritanian coup. Read more on
6 Aug, 2008 South American firm signs deal to invest in Zambia's Teal Mining Co. Read more on
6 Aug, 2008 Switch from wheat to tea not working out for Cape farmers. Read more on
6 Aug, 2008 Trade Unions in South Africa call for one day protest strike. Read more on
5 Aug, 2008 South Africa vehicle sales lowest for four years. Read more on
5 Aug, 2008 Lagos' Ikorodu Road in grid lock following partial closure of Third Mainland Bridge. Read more on
5 Aug, 2008 Armed robbery on the increase in Harare. Read more on
31 July, 2008 US warns of East Africa terror threat. Read more on
31 July, 2008 Zimbabwe to knock 10 zeros from currency Read more on
30 July, 2008 East African trade bloc sees trade increase as tariffs drop Read more on
30 July, 2008 Shopping Center collapses in Abuja, Nigeria Read more on
28 July, 2008 Africans once again champs in the francophone Scrabble championships! Read more on
28 July, 2008 Zimbabwe to remove more zeros from the battered Zim dollar. Read more on
25 July, 2008 Zimbabwe central bank promises currency reforms as US$1 reaches Z$100 Billion Read more on
25 July, 2008 Libya halts shipments of oil to Switzerland after arrest of Qaddafi' son. Read more on
25 July, 2008 South African judge appointed UN Human Rights chief Read more on
24 July, 2008 Striking workers halt production at South African mines. Read more on
24 July, 2008 Food crisis looming in East Africa Read more on
24 July, 2008 Oil prices drop as stocks recover. Read more on
22 July, 2008 Conciliatory Mugabe talks of charting a new way but Tsvangarai remains cautious.. Read more on
21 July, 2008 Zim government planning further indiginisation of western owned shareholdings. Read more on
21 July 2008 Guinea-Bissau army accused of involvement in drug smuggling to Europe Read more on
21 July 2008 Zimbabwe talks to go ahead if conditions met. Read more on
20 July, 2008 Zimbabwe prints Z$100Bn note Read more on
20 July 2008 Tunnel to link Spain and Morocco? Read more on
18 July, 2008 SA stocks rise and Rand strengthens.Read more on
18 July, 2008 Zimbabwe farmers attacked by Government militias despite court ruling. Read more on
17 July, 2008 Mugabe keeps trying to blame Britain as Zim economy spirals out of control Read more on
17 July, 2008 Thousands flee militant threats in Nigeria's oil region Read more on
17 July, 2008 South African envoy puts economics above justice in Sudan. Read more on
16 July, 2008 South Africa rand firms as stocks slump on JSE. Read more on
16 July, 2008 Equatorial Guinea cabinet re-shuffle Read more on
16 July, 2008 China gets go-ahead to bid on South African ivory. Read more on
15 July, 2008 Probe into CDC subsidiary sell off. Read more on
15 July, 2008 Sudan premier charged with genocide in Darfur. Read more on
14 July, 2008 Confusion on outcome of Zimbabwe talks. Read more on
14 July, 2008 Breakthrough in fight against Malaria Read more on
14 July, 2008 Zimbabwe fallout creates cracks in African unity. Read more on
11 July,2008 South Africa can weather economic storm says Jacob Zuma Read more on
11 July, 2008 Zimbabwe letter moves blame to UN sanctions. Read more on
10 July, 2008 Rising prices prompt strikes in Western Cape. Read more on
7 July, 2008 G8 to urge doubling of aid to Africa. Read more on
7 July, 2008 Political row over Mbeki's failure in Zimbabwe. Read more on
7 July, 2008 Zimbabwe crisis affection whole of Africa. Read more on
2 July, 2008 Mandela finally removed from terrorist list. Read more on
2 July, 2008 2 ex Aviation ministers arrested in Nigeria over misuse of air safety funds. Read more on
2 July, 2008 German firm stops shipments to Zimbabwe at request of German government. Read more on
1 July, 2008 Sudan orders ban on Antonov and Ilyushin aircraft. Read more on
1 July, 2008 Economic choices are few for either Zanu PF or MDC. Read more on
1 July, 2008 Criticism muted at AU summit as Mugabe hugs his friends. Read more on
30 June, 2008 Zambian president rushed to hospital at Egypt summit. Read more on
30 June, 2008 Where now for Zimbabwe as Mugabe gets sworn in. Read more on
24 June, 2008, UN Security Council weighs in as Tsvangarai forced to seek refuge in Dutch Embassy. Read more on
24 June 2008 Difficulties continue for Kenya's displaced families. Read more on
23 June, 2008 Amazon.com to dump SA Post Office because of high incidence of postal theft. Read more on
23 June, 2008 Tsvangarai forced to pull out of election run-off in Zimbabwe Read more on
20 June, 2008 South Africa denies involvement in failed coup in Equatorial Guinea. Read more on
20 June 2008 Militant attack closes Shell oilfield in Nigeria. Read more on
20 June, 2008 African states starting to speak out against Zimbabwe violence. Read more on
19 June, 2008 Chinese South Africans are now officially black. Read more on
19 June, 2008 Mbeki meets Mugabe but talks remain secret. Read more on
18 June, 2008 Sir Mark Thatcher named as architect in Equatorial Guinea coup trial. Read more on
18 June, 2008 Mandela Foundation and President of Botswana stand up to condemn killing in Zimbabwe Read more on
17 June, 2008 UN Envoy arrives in Zimbabwe. Read more on
17 June, 2008 ANC succession speculation overshadows economic worries. Read more on
13 June, 2008 Mbeki fights back against mounting criticism Read more on
13 June, 2008 Zimbabwe's Tendai Biti arrested on arrival at Harare airport. Read more on
11 June, 2008 Stronger dollar pushes oil price down Read more on
11 June, 2008 Details as yet unclear in Sudan air crash. Read more on
10 June, 2008 Kenya's Safaricom shares soar 60% on first day of trading. Read more on
10 June, 2008 Rights groups plead for SADC intervention in Zimbabwe Read more on
10 June, 2008 Delayed Ivory Coast elections could be run in November, 2008 Read more on
30 May, 2008 IMF approves loan for Mali to ease food crisis. Read more on
30 May, 2008 South Africa bank stocks tumble on rate increase predictions. Read more on
29 May, 2008 Thousands in shelters near South Africa tourist spot. Read more on
29 May, 2008 SA interest rates set for massive hike. Read more on
28 May, 2008 Japan to double aid to Africa. Read more on
28 May, 2008 South Africa to set up refugee camps despite warnings. Read more on
27 May, 2008 India's Reliance Comms enters fray for a stake in South Africa's MTN Read more on
27 May, 2008 Protests in Guinea at sacking of Prime Minister Read more on
27 May, 2008 Tensions rise as Muluzi mocks Malawi coup claim Read more on
26 May, 2008 Mbeki speaks at last - calls xenophobia situation "a disgrace". Read more on
26 May, 2008 Zimbabwe threatens to expel US ambassador.Read more on
23 May, 2008 Foreigners flee from South Africa Read more on
22 May, 2008 Troops on streets in South Africa for the first time since apartheid Read more on
22 May, 2008 Zimbabwe inflation reaches 1 million percent Read more on
21 May, 2008 Motlanthe's appointment likely to hasten end of the Mbeki era. Read more on
21 May, 2008 Blast on taxi outside Hilton in Addis Ababa kills three. Read more on
21 May, 2008 EU fears that violence will knock investor confidence in South Africa. Read more on
20 May, 2008 Mbeki, Tutu speak out against xenophobic attacks. Read more on
20 May, 2008 Spectre of famine in Ethiopia re-appears after rains fail. Read more on
19 May, 2008 Tsvangarai forced to postpone return due to assassination threat. Read more on
19 May, 2008 Xenophobic attacks continue in Johannesburg townships. Read more on
14 May, 2008 Sudanese people shocked as Darfur rebels take fighting to Khartoum Read more on
13 May, 2008 Liberia bans export of low cost rice to save food stocks. Read more on
13 May, 2008 Chad closes border with Sudan and freezes Sudanese asserts. Read more on
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