CENTRAL AFRICARwanda: Carbon offset firm to help reverse deforestation
Kigali: A Canadian carbon offset development company plans to invest US$17m on reforestation projects in Rwanda over the next 20 years, one of its senior officials said. 18 Sep 2008 11:03

CENTRAL AFRICAZambia relooks its investments campaign
[Gregory Gondwe] Although Zambia is experiencing more investments in its mining sector, government is planning to establish multi-facility economic zones (MFEZ) across the country and improve its petroleum sector. 15 Sep 2008 09:36

CENTRAL AFRICAGovernment finally offers Air Malawi to Comair
[Gregory Gondwe] Malawi government has finally offered Comair 49% of Air Malawi after it snubbed the South African sky giant's bid to take over the airline in January 2008. 10 Sep 2008 10:04

CENTRAL AFRICAK300m hotel opens in Lilongwe
[Gregory Gondwe] Malawi's capital city of Lilongwe has added another hotel in its hospitality industry with the opening of a 48-room Pacific Hotel at the heart of the city centre. 9 Sep 2008 13:39

CENTRAL AFRICAMalawi: Real Insurance Company overwhelmed with response after IPO
[Gregory Gondwe] Real Insurance Company Limited was last Monday, 1 September 2008, overwhelmed with the response it got after its stocks went on market through an Initial Public Offer (IPO). 8 Sep 2008 11:28

CENTRAL AFRICAMwanawasa's death not to derail economic growth - minister
[Gregory Gondwe] Zambia's Finance and National Planning Minister, Ng'andu Magande has down-played fears that the death of the country's President Levy Mwanawasa could derail the country's economic prosperity. 1 Sep 2008 12:10

CENTRAL AFRICAMalawi: US donates machine to protect consumers from sub-standard products
[Gregory Gondwe] The United States government has donated a machine worth close to US$60,000 to the Malawi Bureau of Standards (MBS) which will enable it to identify banned or sub-standard ingredients that may be used in foods produced or imported into the country. 1 Sep 2008 12:04

CENTRAL AFRICAZambian economic gurus hold trade and investment meeting
[Gregory Gondwe] A 60-member strong team, drawn from various sectors of economy in Zambia, were last Friday, gathered at Solwezi Provincial city to see how best they can explore trade and investment opportunities in the country. 1 Sep 2008 11:38

CENTRAL 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

CENTRAL 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

CENTRAL 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

CENTRAL 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

CENTRAL 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