Africa

South Africa: Greenpeace Criticizes Zuma on Energy

[Greenpeace] In his annual State of the Nation address this evening, President Zuma showed a total disregard for sustainable energy, asking citizens to save power un

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Africa: The Back Story to Cida-Mining Partnerships

[Fahamu] Mining companies' branding of themselves as bringers of development needs to be critically examined against the burgeoning 'resource curse' literature that

Friday, February 10, 2012 ()

South Africa: More Jobs Created in 2011

[BuaNews] Cape Town - President Jacob Zuma says signs were starting to emerge that South Africa was winning the war against unemployment.

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South Africa: Zuma Details Massive Infrastructure Spend

[BuaNews] Cape Town - South Africa will spend billions of rands over the coming years on new infrastructure, with the government to focus on building rail, road, and

Friday, February 10, 2012 ()

Nigeria: Fuel Scarcity Looms, Unless - NNPC, PPPRA

[Leadership] The Executive Secretary of the Petroleum Product Pricing and Regulatory Agency, PPPRA, Mr. Reginald Stanley, yesterday informed the House of Representat

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South Africa: Focus On Infrastructure Development Welcomed

[BuaNews] Pretoria - The focus on infrastructure development in President Jacob Zuma's State of the Nation Address has been welcomed by various quarters.

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South Africa: State Has the Money to Fund Infrastructure - Gordhan

[BuaNews] Cape Town - South Africa has the money to spend on the infrastructure projects in the five regions outlined by President Jacob Zuma in his State of the Nati

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Nigeria: Boko Haram Fallout - Fuel Smuggling

[RNW Africa] Amchide - When Nigeria closed its border with Cameroon following a series of deadly attacks by the Islamist sect Boko Haram, fuel smugglers continued to

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South Africa: Mines Threaten the Environment

[RNW Africa] Cape Town - While mining is the cornerstone of many African economies, the industry has a dark side. Across the continent, millions are struggling with t

Friday, February 10, 2012 ()

Zambia: Nation to Benefit From World Bank Programme

[Times of Zambia] ZAMBIA is expected to benefit from the World Bank's regional integration programme in which the global lending institution has resolved to increase

Friday, February 10, 2012 ()

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