India: Africa?s new best friend?
In a series of reports, CNN?s?Marketplace Africa looks at China and India?s growing involvement in Africa, and what that means for the continent?s economic future. (CNN) ? While China has been able to use its considerable economic clout to forge strong ties with Africa, experts say India is hoping that a mix of soft power and business expertise can win it friends and customers on the continent. Over the last few years, Beijing has struck deal after deal with African [...]
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Oby Ezekwesili: ?Agriculture ?next big thing? in Africa?
(CNN) ? While the Horn of Africa region is suffering the devastating effects of food shortages, a senior World Bank official says it is time for Africa to focus on its agriculture sector. Some 12.4 million people in the Horn of Africa currently require humanitarian assistance as a result of food shortages, the U.N. estimates. But according to Nigerian Obiageli Ezekwesili, vice president of the World Bank?s Africa region, market reforms to encourage the growth of new agri-businesses could help [...]
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Announcing G-Kenya 2.0: ?The Next Iteration of Digital? ? Apply now for G-Kenya 2011
Announcing G-Kenya 2.0: ?The Next Iteration of Digital? ? Apply now for G-Kenya 2011
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Samsung unveils solar powered laptop in Nairobi, Kenya
(Press Release) ? Kenya is among the pioneer launch markets selected to enjoy the benefits of the world?s first solar powered laptop. In a pioneering move, Samsung Electronics Nairobi office has confirmed the launch of the Samsung Netbook NC215S lap top in the local market as part of a global launch that kicked off in key African markets last week. Speaking in Nairobi, Samsung Electronics East Africa Business Leader Mr. Robert Ngeru confirmed the availability of the new solar powered [...]
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African Stock Markets Mid-Year Review 2011
There are 54 independent countries in Africa and over 20 different stock markets.? As of the end of June 2011, the overall combined growth rate for all African stock markets was down about 25%. While it is always nice to see growth in stocks, the 25% drop is no reason for panic in these markets where countries are still stabilizing and new economic policies are still being implemented. Eric Musau, a research analyst with?African Alliance Kenya Investment Bank?in Nairobi, highlights [...]
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P-Square: ?We don?t need foreign collaborations?
Nigerian hip-hop sensation, P-Square were recently at a press conference at the Afrobeats Festival 2011 in London were in so many words, they insisted that they don?t think they need foreign collaborations.
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Video: Governor Fashola speaks on the Lagos Land Tenancy Bill
Watch Governor Fashola speak on the Lagos Land Tenancy Bill
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Video Interview: D?banj talks business with Tim Westwood
D?banj spoke with Tim Westwood about his business ventures after his performance at Hammersmith Apollo. Check out the interview below. Fore more D?banj features, click here.
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Video Interview: MTV Base meets Ben Murray Bruce
Video Interview: MTV Base meets Ben Murray Bruce: MTV Base meets Ben Murray Bruce, founder of the largest entertainment company in Africa.
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Africa Awards: Announcing the Tech4Africa Innovation Award
Africa Awards: Tech4Africa is giving out an award to innovative African companies. Read to find out more
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Bribenigeria.com helps Nigerians share stories of bribery online
Corruption in Nigeria is very endemic. Bribenigeria.com helps Nigerians share stories of bribery online
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Video Interview: MTV Base Meets Aliko Dangote
Africa?s richest man, (according to Forbes Magazine), Aliko Dangote was recently interviewed on MTV Base Meets?with MTN a multimedia campaign and youth empowerment platform that has been created to give the young people of Africa a platform to engage with Global Icons. As part of the initiative, African youth are being given the power to ask decision makers and world leaders questions about their experiences as entrepreneurs, politicians, change makers, e.t.c. Check out the campaign?s recent interview with Aliko Dangote. [...]
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Bribespot anticorruption app monitors and maps corruption in an area
Bribe spot, an app that enables one monitor and see how much corruption is going around one?s area is an interesting app that we think will be relevant to many of our readers. Here is how the app works: -?Bribespot gives users with smartphones and internet access a chance to report bribes anonymously ? The?Bribespot app afterwards automatically gets the user?s location and visualizes bribes requested/paid around them. The user can then use the app to explore corruption hot-spots around [...]
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Africa shines at the ongoing IAAF world championships in Korea
Africa shines at the ongoing IAAF world championships in Korea Since the inception of the International Association Athletic Federation (IAAF) world indoor championship, it has been a first for Africa all the way as African countries like Botswana and Sudan had their first World Championship in Athletics at the tournament. The 2011 IAAF world championship in athletes is hosted in Daegu, South Korea. The tournament which will last for nine days (27 August- 4 September) is hosting 1,943 athletes from [...]
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Opinion: Can the National Economic Council achieve Vision 2020?
In line with achieving the vision 2020, president Goodluck Jonathan has inaugurated new members to the National Economic Council (NEC) in Abuja. The highest statutory economic decision body of the country, NEC, which is chaired by the vice president of the country, Namadi Sambo is meant to achieve the country?s aim of being ? one of the twenty largest economy in the world ? able to consolidate its leadership role in Africa and; ? Able to establish itself as a [...]
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National Association of Nigerian Students: Jos Crisis; FG Must act Now
(Press Release) ? The National Association of Nigerian Students having critically observed the reoccurring crisis in Jos and its environ in the Northern part of Nigeria hereby wishes to urgently call on the Federal Government to find means of putting a stop to this deplorable crisis. It is saddening that at a period when Peace is being advocated globally, our country on a daily basis is becoming a subject of conflict and unwarranted violence perpetrated on such frivolous reasons like [...]
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D?banj, Seun Kuti and Wizkid nominated for Best African Act at this year?s MOBO awards
D?banj, Seun Kuti, Liquideep and Wizkid among others were nominated for Best African Act at this year?s MOBO awards. Congratulations to them all. Best African Act Cheikh Lo D?Banj Fatouma Diawara Liquideep Owiny Sigoma Band Seun Kuti SMOD Spoek Mathambo Vieux Farka Toura Wizkid You can vote for your favorite artiste here?http://www.mobo.com/voting
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Nigerian DSS declares Boko Haram mastermind, Mamman Nur wanted
In a statement released yesterday by the DSS, and signed by its Assistant Director, Public relations, Marilyn Ogar, the department described Mamman Nur as ?a notorious Boko Haram element with Al-Qaeda links who returned recently from Somalia, working in concert with the two (2) suspects masterminded the attack on the United Nations (UN) building in Abuja?. Nigeria?s Department of State Service (DSS) yesterday paraded two accomplices who worked in concert with a certain Mamman Nur who has been declared wanted [...]
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CNN Interview: Does Islamic finance?appeal to Christians as well? [Face Time with Hajara Adeola, MD Lotus Capital]
I am looking forward to the time when you say Islamic finance and no body says what are you talking about? -Hajara Adeola, MD, Lotus Capital. With the global economic downturn, many have sought alternative ways of doing business. While Islamic banking was not immune to the crisis, it is one of the fastest-growing financial sectors. Nigeria is the latest country hoping to capitalize on the popularity of this non-interest banking. Helping to pave the way in Nigeria is the [...]
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Kenyans Debate Status of Women?s Rights on Constitution?s First Anniversary
By Dorah Nesoba As Kenya marks the first anniversary of its newly adopted constitution, Kenyans are taking stock of how well new provisions that aim to increase women?s rights have been implemented and how far the country still needs to go. The main provision driving debate is one that prohibits either gender from holding more than two-thirds of elective and appointive offices. While many women say they hope officials will interpret the provisions to expand gender equality, others say the [...]
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