Africa

  • Aug 2, 2012
  • 7 min read

Scope exists for African pharma sector expansion

Generic drugs (non-branded versions of drugs developed by large, established pharmaceutical...

Africa
  • Jul 26, 2012
  • 2 min read

EU protectionism will hit developing countries

EU trade policy risks becoming increasingly protectionist in the coming years, with negative...

International
  • Jul 24, 2012
  • 7 min read

Neglected diseases threat requires global cooperation

Neglected diseases, a group of tropical illnesses especially endemic in low-income countries,...

International
  • Jul 20, 2012
  • 2 min read

African non-oil single goods exporters may be at risk

Global diamond giant De Beers has announced a halving of first-half 2012 profits.

Africa
  • Jul 19, 2012
  • 2 min read

Chinese loans may not yield a shift in Africa emphasis

The fifth ministerial conference of the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation began today in Beijing.

Africa
  • Jul 17, 2012
  • 2 min read

Shell move underlines East Africa gas uncertainties

Shell announced yesterday that it was out of the bidding for Cove Energy, which holds an 8.5%...

East Africa
  • Jul 16, 2012
  • 2 min read

New African Union leader will seek greater unity

Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma was yesterday elected as the head of the African Union Commission after a...

Africa
  • Jul 13, 2012
  • 6 min read

Market immaturity in Africa impedes private equity

Private equity (PE) exit options on the continent remain limited. This is mainly due to the...

Africa