Nigeria: Government to introduce new power tariff Published by Staff Writer on 7 January 2011 Nigeria’s federal government said a new electricity tariff would be announced in April 2011.
Sudan to stop subsidising sugar and petroleum Published by Staff Writer on 7 January 2011 Sudan has announced that it plans to gradually stop subsidising sugar and petroleum products in a bid to free up extra cash.
Niger imports from Ivory Coast drops by 70% because of crisis Published by Staff Writer on 7 January 2011 The political crisis in Ivory Coast has led to a 70% drop in exports from that country to Niger.
South Africa facing electricity crisis for next two years Published by Staff Writer on 7 January 2011 South African power utility Eskom has warned that electricity supply will be under great pressure for the next two years as it waits for new power stations to come on line.
Zimbabwe allowed to hold two diamond auctions this year Published by Staff Writer on 6 January 2011 Zimbabwe’s deputy mines minister Gift Chimanikire says that Kimberley Process, an international body set up to control the sale of conflict gems, has given the country permission to hold two diamond auctions this year.
Fibre optic cable roll-out to boost broadband in Rwanda Published by Staff Writer on 6 January 2011 The Rwanda Development Board has revealed that the country’s fibre optic cable roll-out has been completed and that the network will be fully operational by April 2011.
Nigeria: Privatised companies struggling to survive Published by Staff Writer on 6 January 2011 Many privatised companies in Nigeria have either collapsed or are struggling to keep their heads above water.
Kenyan firm to generate power from ethanol Published by Staff Writer on 6 January 2011 A Kenyan clean energy firm Gravitas Ltd has announced its intention to generate ethanol-based electricity.
2011 the start of the dynamic market decade Published by Claude Harding on 6 January 2011 “Growth has really shifted from the north and the west, to the south and the east.”
South Africa: Bumper sales for online retailers Published by Staff Writer on 6 January 2011 Online retailers in South Africa recorded good sales over the festive period.
Zambia seeking partners in mining sector Published by Staff Writer on 5 January 2011 Zambia Consolidated Copper Mines Investment Holdings Plc said in an advertisement today in the Lusaka-based Post newspaper that it is looking for local and foreign partners to help it explore for commodities across six prospecting licences.
Uganda to build refinery on public-private partnership basis Published by Staff Writer on 5 January 2011 Uganda’s government is planning to develop an oil refinery on a public-private partnership basis when oil production commences, the Daily Monitor reports.
New shoe manufacturing company opens in Malawi Published by Staff Writer on 5 January 2011 A small-scale shoe manufacturing firm has commenced operations in Lilongwe, Malawi.
South Africa may get new airline Published by Staff Writer on 5 January 2011 A new airline may start operating between Cape Town, Durban and Johannesburg this year.