Gordhan warns of Africa's 'vulnerability' despite economic growth

Africa's soaring economic growth "should not lead to hubris", Finance Minister Pravin Gordhan has told delegates at the World Economic Forum. comments (2)

Report: Corruption, weak governance costing Africa billions

The African Progress Panel has revealed its assessment of the challenges that still face many countries in developing their oil and mineral wealth. comments (4)

Interpol quits Henry Banda case

Corruption probe into ex-Zambian president's son has been abandoned and its records expunged from database. Louise Redvers reports. comments (0)

Zimbabwe to seize Zimplats mining land

Zimbabwe plans to seize 28 000 hectares of land leased to a subsidiary of Impala Platinum the government said were being underutilised. comments (14)

Motsepe eyes Guinea's iron ore industry

South Africa's mining magnate Patrice Motsepe has plans to invest in the West African country's iron ore industry, he has told reporters. comments (0)

Africa's poor still not riding the wave

African countries may have growth rates that are the envy of developed economies, but the continent's boom has failed to dent poverty levels. comments (7)

Zim: Minister loses patience with 'defiant' Tongaat Hulett

Saviour Kasukuwere, indigenisation and empowerment minister, has turned up the heat on sugar grower Tongaat Hulett over its Hippo Valley unit. comments (5)

SA holds Zim fate in its pocketbook

Zimbabwe needs cash, but it might find that South Africa's purse comes with strings attached. comments (0)

Private equity market in Africa seduces investors

Africa's private equity market is hotting up thanks the growing consumer class in Africa and potential returns of double what investors can expect. comments (0)

Zim central bank eases government's takeover talk

Zimbabwe's central bank chief has dismissed government threats to seize foreign-owned banks that fail to meet black ownership requirements. comments (0)