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Private equity and the African renaissance

Given the limited size and depth of local stock markets, Africa-focused private equity is seeing a surge in investor interest

Frans Van Houten T
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Africa: a champion will rise

Only by partnering can we provide access to energy and lighting to all in Africa within this generation

Judith Rodin Small
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Transforming one million lives through digital jobs

The technology revolution that has swept across Africa in the last decade is creating new possibilities of connecting low-income, high-potential youth with digital jobs, argues Judith Rodin

Robert Mugabe RF
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Zimbabwe: Confusion reigns on indigenisation

Uncertainty around Zimbabwe’s indigenisation law might be a greater deterrent to investment than the law itself.

John Fallon, Pearson
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Using education to sustain Africa’s growth

In the 21st century global economy, a well-educated and skilled workforce is critical for countries and companies to thrive.

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Kiobel v Shell: the limits of the Alien Torts Act

US Supreme Court limits 'universal' reach of ATC Act 

Zambia Copper Mine
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Mining for a way forward in South Africa

Mining industries need to adapt to shifting global demand

Standard Chartered Bank
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Standard Chartered acquires Absa custody business

The London-based lender brings Africa growth plans to bear as it ramps up its presence in the continent’s biggest economy 

Paul Kagame, President of Rwanda
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Rwanda poised to issue maiden eurobond

Rwanda joins the growing group of African nations to tap international bond markets 

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EU resource transparency ruling: An emerging global standard

The EU has reached a deal on a landmark law to fight tax evasion and corruption in the resource sector

Interview with Elsie Kanza, Director and Head of Africa World Economic Forum, speaks to Lanre Akinola, Editor of This Is Africa, ahead of WEF 2013. Visit www.thisisafricaonline.com/wef for more exclusive coverage of the World Economic Forum in Cape Town from May 8 - 10.

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Access+: A focus on education in Africa

This Is Africa takes an in-depth look at the state of education in Africa

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  • Learning Barometer - the first region-wide assessment of the state of education in 28 African countries 
  • Video interviews with key figures discussing with the post-Millennium Development Goals outlook

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