AFRICAMalawi: Cheer and concern over ban on private sale of maize
Ordinary Malawians, cheered by the prospect of cheaper food, have welcomed government's ban on the private trading of maize, but food security experts and businesses have expressed concern. 29 Aug 2008 11:48

AFRICAEcobank launches $2,5bn share offer
Ecobank Transnational Incorporated (ETI) has launched the first-ever cross-border shares to raise $2,5bn to expand operations in ten African countries. 27 Aug 2008 13:08

AFRICAMalawian companies to participate in Chinese Trade Fair
[Gregory Gondwe] Malawi Export Promotion Council (MEPC) has said it will participate in the African Commodities Trade Fair scheduled for early September this year. 27 Aug 2008 12:00

AFRICAMalawi government takes over trading of maize
[Gregory Gondwe] Malawi government has taken over trading of maize in the country after private traders have been found hoarding the commodity in order to capitalise on the impending high demand towards the end of the year. 26 Aug 2008 11:23

AFRICABarclays joins Mandela Foundation
Barclays Plc has announced that it would be sponsoring three Mandela Rhodes Scholarships permanently as part of its contribution to the development of homegrown leaders in Africa. 26 Aug 2008 10:58

AFRICAKenyan retail supermarket now in Rwanda
[Carole Kimutai] Kenyan retail supermarket chain, Nakumatt opened a branch in Kigali, Rwanda, officially opening its doors last weekend as part of its campaign in reaching the Pan African market. 25 Aug 2008 12:11

AFRICAZimbabwe: New law fails to weaken demand for electricity generators
[Dumisani Ndlela] Generator sales remained buoyant despite a government decision to regulate ownership of electricity generators that have become popular in the country due to frequent power outages. 22 Aug 2008 10:34

AFRICAZimbabwe: Duty waiver makes food cheaper
Harare: Zimbabweans who have become dependant on cross-border forays to source necessities heaved a collective sigh of relief when the government decided to suspend import duty on essential food and non-food items. 22 Aug 2008 09:21

AFRICABP Zambia restart Ndola operations
[Gregory Gondwe] British Petroleum (BP) Zambia Limited, which was barred from collecting fuel from its Ndola terminal due to a K26bn debt, has started operations after offsetting the debt. 21 Aug 2008 12:24

AFRICAZambia to open Africa's largest copper mine
[Gregory Gondwe] Zambia, which is endowed with substantial mineral resources, is to open Africa's largest copper mine in December this year. 21 Aug 2008 11:53

AFRICAEngen expands in Rwanda, Burundi and Guinea Bissau
Engen Petroleum Limited, South Africa's refined petroleum products company, is set to acquire Total's downstream operations in three African countries - Guinea Bissau, Rwanda and Burundi - in terms of sale and purchase agreements signed recently. 21 Aug 2008 10:05

AFRICASADC Summit a success - Cabinet
Cape Town: Cabinet has described the Southern African Development Community (SADC) Summit held at the weekend, a success, noting the launch of the Free Trade Area (FTA) and the adoption of the SADC Protocol on Gender and Development as some of the key highlights of the summit. 21 Aug 2008 09:32

AFRICAZambians urged to take advantage of Free Trade agreement
Lusaka: A senior Zambian government official has called on local producers and manufacturers to take advantage of the recently launched Southern African Development Community (SADC) Free Trade Area (FTA) agreement to produce goods of high quality which can compete favourably in the region. 19 Aug 2008 12:37