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Ghana: Golden Star Pays U.S.$8 Million Royalties to Govt in 2009

Golden Star Resources Ghana Limited announced on Thursday, November 12, this year, that during the third quarter of 2009, it paid US$3,127,398.42 in royalties to the Government of Ghana, out of production from the Bogoso/Prestea and Wassa Mines. (AllAfrica)


Zimbabwe: Disposal of Ariston Costs Delta

DELTA Corporation Limited, Zimbabwe's prime producer and distributor of alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages, has suffered a US$2 million impairment from the disposal of its 30 percent stake in Ariston Holdings Limited at US$4 million. (AllAfrica)


Zimbabwe: Boardroom Wrangle Erupts at Aico

HAPPYMORE Mapara, the group chief executive officer (CEO) of AICO Africa Limited was this week sent on suspension pending investigations into the operations of the company after falling out with key shareholders at the Zimbabwe Stock Exch-ange (ZSE)-listed conglomerate. (AllAfrica)


South Africa: Defiant Armscor CEO Suspended On Full Pay

Armscor CEO Sipho Thomo has been suspended on full pay pending the outcome of a disciplinary hearing after defiantly refusing to accede to yet another request by the corporation's board for him to resign. (AllAfrica)


Kenya: Barclays Profit Up to Sh6.6 Billion

Barclays Bank of Kenya has returned a 4.2 per cent growth in pre-tax profit for the nine months ending September 30, 2009, reflecting the impact of the economic slowdown on various sectors of the economy. (AllAfrica)


Kenya: Centum Posts Fall in Earnings

Centum Investment Ltd has reported a 72 per cent drop in pre-tax profit for the six months period ended September 30, 2009. (AllAfrica)


Tunisia: Country Sardine Will Soon Have Its Own Brand Name

During the last decade, the export sector has strengthened foreign exchange inflows, increased from 110 million dinars to 250 million dinars, said Mr. Abderrazak Daaloul, Secretary of State in charge of Fisheries, on Thursday during a workshop on the latest innovations in the sector of fisheries packing and fishery products exploitation. (AllAfrica)


Namibia: Vandalism Costs MTC Millions

MTC says it has been forced to spend more than N$1 million on replacing stolen and vandalised solar panels. (AllAfrica)


Ghana: Ilgs Microsoft It Academy Ready for Take Off

Eight trainees have successfully passed out of the Institute of Local Government Studies (ILGS) Microsoft IT Academy with certificates in Digital Literacy after undergoing a five-day programme from November 9-13. (AllAfrica)


Ghana: Let Us Exercise More-Minister

'Beloved, I wish above all things that thou mayest prosper and be in good health, even as thy soul prospereth,' the Deputy Minister for Local Government and Rural Development, Hon. Elvis Afriyie- Ankrah, echoed these Biblical words following a health walk organized by Zenith Bank at the last weekend. (AllAfrica)


Uganda: MTN's Shs 200 Billion Loan Sparks Comparison With Bond Offer

MTN has set a precident in acquiring quick money from Uganda's financial market. It is the first to raise money through a syndicated loan in the country's history. Will other corporations also follow? (AllAfrica)


Uganda: Tullow Lists Potential Buyers for Local Oil

The Italian company, Eni SpA (E) is looking at a large amount of Tullow Oil confidential data as part of its due diligence process for buying a stake in Uganda's oil ventures. (AllAfrica)


Uganda: Orange Wins

Orange Uganda was awarded best exhibitor in the ICT and Internet Sector at the 17th Uganda International Trade Fair organised by the Uganda Manufacturers Association (UMA). (AllAfrica)


Ghana: Chronicle Tops Private Media

A study conducted by the Ghana Anti-Corruption Coalition (GACC), between February and September 2009, among seven private-owned newspapers in Ghana, has ranked The Chronicle as the top private media organisation in corruption reporting, with 100 stories. (AllAfrica)


Namibia: Oceana's Headline Earnings Up

Oceana, the fishing company with operations in Namibia and South Africa said this week that headline earning per share went up by 18% in the year ended 30 September. (AllAfrica)


Namibia: Kraatz Marine Terminates HESS Contract

Kraatz Marine has terminated the agreement it has signed with Max Planck Institute (MPI) to build and erect the largest telescope in Namibia called HESS. Kraatz Marine is part of the Ohlthaver and List Group of Companies, saying MPI has breached the contract. (AllAfrica)


Gambia: Safeway Supermarket Boss Acquitted

The Kanifing Magistrates Court, presided over by the Senior Magistrate Abdoulie Mbake, recently acquitted and discharged Neeraj Sharmp, the manager of Safeway Supermarket. (AllAfrica)


Uganda: Warid, Essar Deal Brings in Sh93 Billion

WARID will use the money acquired from the partnership with the Middle East-based telecom firm, Essar Group, for expansion, a top official has said. (AllAfrica)


Uganda: Smiles Communication Launches Today

THE seventh mobile operator in Uganda, Smiles Communication, starts operations today, using the 02 code. (AllAfrica)


Nigeria: Emirates Group Security Trains Nigerian Presidential Fleet

Emirates Group Security recently hosted 11 aviation professionals from the Nigerian presidential fleet for a three-day Aviation Security Training (AVSEC) course in Dubai. (AllAfrica)


Nigeria: MTN Upgrades Infrastructure for HyConnect Customers

The leading mobile operator, MTN Nigeria, has announced the commencement of its infrastructure upgrade that would translate into a free speed upgrade worth up to N480, 000 for its HyConnect Internet customers. (AllAfrica)


Nigeria: Champion Breweries Increases Market Share

Investors who have waited so long to have reward on their investments in Champion Breweries Plc would soon heave a sigh of relief as the company has continued to increase its market share in the brewing sector. (AllAfrica)


Nigeria: Globacom, Ondo Govt Partner On CUG

Second National Operator (SNO), Globacom Limited has entered into a partnership with the Ondo State government for the provision of an initial 5,000 postpaid lines for civil servants in Ondo State service as a Closed User Group (CUG). (AllAfrica)


Nigeria: Wema Bank to Sell UTME Forms

Wema Bank plc has been appointed by the Joint Admission and Matriculation Examination Board (JAMB) to sell its newly introduced on-line Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) application forms. (AllAfrica)


Nigeria: GTBank to Hold Annual Raffle Draw for Kids Account Holders

Guaranty Trust Bank (GTB) has announced that it would soon reward its Smart Kids Save (SKS) account holders in its forthcoming Annual SKS Raffle Draw. (AllAfrica)


Nigeria: Firm Advises On Car Spray, Offers Free Dent Maintenance

Alpha Auto Refinishes Limited, a Lagos-based firm, has offered one year free dent maintenance for cars that are repainted in the company this season. (AllAfrica)


Nigeria: Finbank Promises Unique Banking Services

FinBank Plc has expressed willingness to continue to provide unique banking services to its customers. The bank said this at the just concluded Lagos International Trade Fair. (AllAfrica)


Nigeria: 1,500 Okada Riders Get Free Helmets

About 1,500 commercial motorcycle operators in Kaduna have benefited from free crash helmets donated by the Nigerian Breweries as part the company's safety campaign this year. (AllAfrica)


South Africa: Doubt Over 45 Percent Stalls Eskom's Kusile Plan

ESKOM has stalled its Kusile power station for a few months, holding off on placing any more contracts until it knows what electricity price increases the National Energy Regulator of SA (Nersa) will decide on early next year. (AllAfrica)


South Africa: The Bottom Line - Simmers Stumbles as Boardroom Coup Brews

IT NEVER rains but it pours for junior miner Simmer & Jack management, which has its hands full putting out fires on many fronts. If it is not worrying about the company's falling share price, management is dealing with its "troublesome" empowerment partner, Vulisango. If not that, then it is worrying about its profit margins. (AllAfrica)


South Africa: Grim Outlook As Costs Hammer Simmerand Jack

JUNIOR gold miner Simmer & Jack yesterday posted a R65m operating loss for the six months to September, mainly due to mounting operating cash costs. (AllAfrica)