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There is no shortage of cash or credit in Angola - Africa's second oil producer - but the struggle small businesses face to get loans is stimying efforts to diversify the economy.

[MediaGlobal]The United Nations Economic Commission of Africa (UNECA) and African Union (AU) recently launched the "Economic Report on Africa 2013: Making the most of Africa's Commodities," written by Carlos Lopes, UN under-secretary-general and executive secretary of UNECA, and Nkosazana Clarice Dlamini-Zuma, Commission Chairperson of the AU. (webremix.info)

The leader of South Africa's biggest platinum mining union has threatened to bring Africa's No. 1 economy "to a standstill". (webremix.info)

Sign up to Booker Rising's RSS feed to receive updates in your feed reader or sign up with your email address below to receive the updates via email! The Nigerian libertarian blogger opines that stories about Africa's economic growth must be put into context : " Dem talk say our economy dey grow, na grow we go chop? Na grow go put food for my ... (more)

STRUCTURAL adjustment has transformed Africa for the better over the last 20 years. Economic growth rates are averaging well over five per cent. There is still a serious problem with income inequality but in general Africans are becoming better off. The move away from state domination of the economy is one reason why Africa has left economic stagnation behind. Inefficient parastatals were a ... (webremix.info)

THE East Africa Community (EAC) is the fastest growing bloc in Africa thanks to its close traditional relations with China which is being described economically as the global 'pole for stability.' Economists sharing their perspectives on the global economy in Dar es Salaam yesterday, said the growth of China coupled with the recent rising of the US economy will have direct effect to ... (webremix.info)

The currency of east Africa's biggest economy traded flat for the second day in a row against the dollar.

[Ghanaian Chronicle]With a gradually improving outlook for the global economy, growth in Ghana and sub-Saharan Africa is projected to grow 5½ percent in 2013-2014, compared with 5 percent in 2012. (webremix.info)

[Daily Trust]Lagos -President of the National Association of Freight Forwarders (NAGAFF) Chief Eugene Nweke has said that the planned establishment of a seaport at Badagary by the Federal Government will boost the economy of West African countries. (webremix.info)

ABUJA: Goodluck Jonathan has said it is imperative that Africa's two biggest economies work together to boost the regional economy and combat corruption. (webremix.info)

It’s been 22 years since Nelson Mandela walked out of prison, the first steps toward South Africa becoming a free country. With political struggles behind it, South Africa could begin to focus on the future and the economy. And now, two decades later, South Africa is poised for a strong economic future that can be made even stronger with investment from the United States and states like ... (webremix.info)

Copper and cobalt are extracted in Lubumbashi, in DR Congo, whose economy is dependent on mineral exploitation.

INDUSTRY and Commerce Minister Professor Welshman Ncube has called for diversification of the economy to counter the negative effects of climate change. Contributing to a plenary discussion on "Building a Resilient Africa" during the ongoing World Economic Forum on Africa here yesterday, Prof Ncube said changes in weather patterns have for the past few years negatively affected crop ... (webremix.info)

[The Herald]INDUSTRY and Commerce Minister Professor Welshman Ncube has called for diversification of the economy to counter the negative effects of climate change. Contributing to a plenary discussion on "Building a Resilient Africa" during the ongoing World Economic Forum on Africa here yesterday, Prof Ncube said changes in weather patterns have for the past few years negatively affected crop yields. (webremix.info)

JOHANNESBURG -- The size of South Africa’s black middle class has more than doubled in less than a decade, according to a new study from the University of Cape Town. This emerging class is a boon to the growing economy, but members of this up-and-coming group say many challenges remain. The Unilever Institute of Strategic Marketing says the black middle class is now 4.2 million people ... (webremix.info)

JOHANNESBURG -- The size of South Africa’s black middle class has more than doubled in less than a decade, according to a new study from the University of Cape Town. This emerging class is a boon to the growing economy, but members of this up-and-coming group say many challenges remain. The Unilever Institute of Strategic Marketing says the black middle class is now 4.2 million people ... (webremix.info)

ABUJA: Goodluck Jonathan has said it is imperative that Africa's two biggest economies work together to boost the regional economy and combat corruption. (webremix.info)

‘Botswana to miss chance to be among Africa’s economic powerhouses’ - Ernst & Young (webremix.info)

[Vanguard]President Goodluck Jonathan has said that Africa lacks enough scientists and engineers for the continent to migrate into the emerging global knowledge-based economy. (webremix.info)

Economic statistics regularly show steady progress in Africa's development, even as much of the continent remains mired in poverty. One scholar says the truth often is obscured by a raft of misleading statistics. Ethiopia announced last week that its economy had grown at a rate of more than 10 percent over the past two years. Official statistics indicate the Horn of Africa country has ... (webremix.info)

Economic statistics regularly show steady progress in Africa's development, even as much of the continent remains mired in poverty. One scholar says the truth often is obscured by a raft of misleading statistics. Ethiopia announced last week that its economy had grown at a rate of more than 10 percent over the past two years. Official statistics indicate the Horn of Africa country has ... (webremix.info)

Johannesburg, South Africa, May 3 : Delivering on Africa's Promise will be the theme of the World Economic Forum on Africa 2013 which will take place in Cape Town, South Africa, 8-10 May, with the participation of more than 1,000 leaders from business, government, civil society and academia.

Johannesburg, South Africa, May 3 : Delivering on Africa's Promise will be the theme of the World Economic Forum on Africa 2013 which will take place in Cape Town, South Africa, 8-10 May, with the participation of more than 1,000 leaders from business, government, civil society and academia.

Zambian Vice President Guy Scott says South Africa is backward in terms of development, despite the country being Africa's biggest economy, according to a report.

Zambian Vice President Guy Scott says South Africa is backward in terms of development, despite the country being Africa's biggest economy, according to a report.

Zambian Vice President Guy Scott says South Africa is backward in terms of development, despite the country being Africa's biggest economy, according to a report.

Zambian Vice President Guy Scott says South Africa is backward in terms of development, despite the country being Africa's biggest economy, according to a report.

[U.S. Embassy Pretoria]Jesse Jackson, the president and founder of the Rainbow/PUSH coalition, spoke at the University of Pretoria on "Building an Inclusive Economy", yesterday, April 29, 2013. (webremix.info)

Guy Scott wastes little time on diplomatic language as he lets loose on Africa's biggest economy, race, Mugabe and gay rights Zambian vice-president Guy Scott in Harare, Zimbabwe.

Guy Scott wastes little time on diplomatic language as he lets loose on Africa's biggest economy, race, Mugabe and gay rights Zambian vice-president Guy Scott in Harare, Zimbabwe.

Guy Scott wastes little time on diplomatic language as he lets loose on Africa's biggest economy, race, Mugabe and gay rights Zambian vice-president Guy Scott in Harare, Zimbabwe.