Angola

  • Feb 4, 2008
  • 7 min read

SOUTHERN AFRICA: Eskom exports its energy shortfall

South Africa's Eskom on January 31 reneged on a commitment to the mining industry to increase...

  • Feb 1, 2008
  • 7 min read

AFRICA: Gulf of Guinea oil and gas set for more growth

Although governments will strive to maximise their leverage over oil companies at a time of tight...

  • Jan 25, 2008
  • 7 min read

INTERNATIONAL: China enters mainstream aid industry

The World Bank's IDA soft credit window in December benefited from record replenishments. China...

International
  • Dec 31, 2007
  • 8 min read

PROSPECTS 2008: Southern Africa faces two key polls

The outlook for peace, political stability and economic growth in most of Southern Africa remains...

  • Dec 27, 2007
  • 7 min read

ZIMBABWE: Harare exposes limits of 'Look East' policy

Zimbabwe's 'Look East' policy, an attempt by President Robert Mugabe to offset the loss of...

Zimbabwe
  • Dec 10, 2007
  • 13 min read

AFRICA: Investor interest drives rail revival

After decades of decline, African railways are experiencing a revival. Rail concessioning...

Africa
  • Dec 7, 2007
  • 7 min read

INTERNATIONAL: Biofuels spark food-versus-fuel debate

UNCTAD held meetings on December 4-5 to discuss the challenges posed by biofuels. The UNCTAD ...

International
  • Dec 5, 2007
  • 2 min read

INTERNATIONAL: OPEC maintains production targets

OPEC today concluded its meetings in Abu Dhabi, announcing a decision to keep oil production...

International