Africa

  • Sep 20, 2011
  • 7 min read

Barriers to investment in water in Africa are lowering

More than 300 million Africans do not have access to safe drinking water and sanitation. The...

Africa
  • Sep 19, 2011
  • 2 min read

World Bank seeks to mainstream gender in development

Despite significant progress in the last 25 years to address gender inequality, disadvantages...

International
  • Sep 12, 2011
  • 11 min read

African solar power industry grows more competitive

Africa -- particularly sub-Saharan Africa's (SSA) -- power generation deficit, and its high...

Africa
  • Sep 1, 2011
  • 11 min read

Prospects for Africa in the fourth quarter

A range of global and regional factors has emerged during the year, which has intensified...

Africa
  • Aug 31, 2011
  • 2 min read

Prices pressures build across East African economies

Uganda's headline inflation rose sharply to 21.4% year-on-year in August, according to figures...

Africa
  • Aug 29, 2011
  • 6 min read

Reform inertia may stifle African aviation openings

The African Airlines Association (AFRAA) recently complained about the hurdles its members face...

Africa
  • Aug 23, 2011
  • 2 min read

Japan sustains global manufacturing -- for now

Global industrial production levels, excluding construction, rose by 0.8% month-on-month in June,...

International
  • Aug 19, 2011
  • 7 min read

MTN Nigeria service suggests Africa mobile bank growth

This month, MTN Nigeria is rolling out its Mobile Money payments service to 40 million customers....

Africa