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Ghana rice venture points new way ahead

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Gadco combines Brazilian knowhow and US capital

Democratic Republic of Congo soccer fans gesture ahead of their African Nations Cup Group B soccer match against Ghana in Port Elizabeth ©Reuters From INDUSTRIALS 5:01pm

West plays catch-up on Africa contracts

US groups wake up to opportunities

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Investec staff buy stake in asset unit

Company says deal will enhance competitiveness

From TELECOMS Mar 14, 2013

Technology drives Africa transformation

Kenya’ demonstrates government support and grassroots networks are key

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Africa takes lead in mobile revolution

Swift rise of phone networks offers shortcut for development

From ENERGY Mar 14, 2013

CNPC and Eni seal $4.2bn Mozambique deal

China’s largest oil group buys stake in Eni gasfields

Mar 13, 2013

Currencies pressed by trade imbalances

Telecoms groups MTN says currency swings hit earnings

A view of a section of Nakumatt's shopping hall in an upper-market area of Nairobi ©Reuters From FINANCIALS Mar 13, 2013

African groups seek growth across borders

Expansion across continent is a vital strategy

Shake Shake in Botswana From RETAIL & CONSUMER Mar 12, 2013

Brands raise a toast to Africa expansion

Consumer goods companies are poised for growth

From RETAIL & CONSUMER Mar 12, 2013

Africa’s wealthy revel in luxury labels

Continent’s growing middle class find few local shops for sprees

From INDUSTRIALS Mar 11, 2013

GE aims to double African sales

Region is now ‘essential’ for the company, says chief

Mar 11, 2013

Helios shines light on Africa investments

Fund managers argue that investing in the continent is less risky than elsewhere

From FINANCIALS Mar 11, 2013

Harsh deal climate in sub-Saharan Africa

The high-rolling years leading up to 2007 are a thing of the past

From COMMENT Mar 10, 2013

The telecoms numbers that didn’t add up

Multinationals failed to read the potential for mobile phone use across Africa

From ENERGY Mar 8, 2013

Veolia sells Moroccan unit for €370m

Move part of plan to pay down debt

From FINANCIALS Mar 7, 2013

Standard Bank chief to step down

Africa’s largest bank announces joint new heads

From TELECOMS Mar 6, 2013

MTN seeks telecoms licence in Myanmar

South African group among 90 entities interested in market

From WORLD Mar 5, 2013

Libya’s pursuit of lost billions ‘in limbo’

Under-threat wealth fund head accuses ‘men in the shadows’

From ENERGY Mar 5, 2013

Harare to ‘indigenise’ Zimplats land

Government plans to acquire half group’s mining claims

From ENERGY Mar 4, 2013

Ophir seeks to raise £553m

Group eyes £462m from rights issue and £91m placing

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