4:59pm

Zuma seeks to allay fears over nationalisation

South Africa’s president insists mine nationalisation is not policy

1:39pm

Nigeria militants tied to government

Boko Haram terrorists linked to senior officials

From COMMENT 11:44am

Pretoria’s treasures

The ANC produces an alternative to mine nationalisation

From COMPANIES Feb 9, 2012

Local investors enjoy nationalisation legacy

Africans are fans of both beer and shares

From COMPANIES Feb 9, 2012

Brewers see new horizons in Africa

$160bn industry investing heavily in the region

From MIDDLE EAST & NORTH AFRICA Feb 9, 2012

Libya ‘cannot stop’ fighters joining Syria rebels

Tripoli takes hard line against Assad regime

Feb 8, 2012

S Africa looks at ways to use mineral wealth

Ruling ANC commissioned report to drive growth and alleviate poverty

From GLOBAL ECONOMY Feb 8, 2012

Somali pirates spawn lucrative security trade

Ships spend $52.2m a month on private guards

From GLOBAL ECONOMY Feb 8, 2012

Somali piracy costs $7bn despite hijacks fall

Study reports more attacks but fewer ships captured

Feb 7, 2012

ANC report rejects nationalisation of mines

Analysis proposes higher taxes for S Africa sector

Feb 7, 2012

Chinese captives in Sudan released

Rebels free 29 workers after 10 days’ captivity

Feb 5, 2012

ANC upholds Malema suspension

Youth leader has thrown spotlight on poverty and unemployment

Feb 2, 2012

MTN to probe Iran bribery allegations

Rival Turkcell says mobile licence was gained by corruption

Global Insight Feb 2, 2012

Both Sudans risk heavy price for oil shutdown

Tensions mount as south cuts off revenues, writes William Wallis

From MARKETS Feb 2, 2012

Africa – a resilient frontier amid euro turmoil

Issuance hit a record $12.4bn last year and demand is rising fast

Feb 2, 2012

S. Sudan raises prospect of new fighting

Warning after collapse of oil revenue talks with Sudan

Feb 1, 2012

BAE and Tanzania near final deal on payments

Defence group will finally pay £29.5m to African country

From MIDDLE EAST & NORTH AFRICA Feb 1, 2012

Tunis flaunts its charms to attract business

City’s benefits for entrepreneurs noted

Feb 1, 2012

ANC to debate role of state in economy

South Africa wants to learn from other nations

Jan 31, 2012

South Sudan rejects African Union oil plan

Impasse over proposed payments threatens to reignite conflict

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