Gordon Brown: Poor education will thwart Africa's dreams

A failure to prioritise education is hobbling poor nations' development, says former UK PM Gordon Brown -- and Africa faces the biggest challenge.

Climate lessons from Africa

Africa has a unique opportunity to provide solutions for the global problem of climate change, says Professor Sir David King.

Our future needs a future

History continues to judge Africans harshly. A fundamental reality is that Africa is behind other continents in many respects.

China pledges 'all-out' help to Africa

China on Monday offered full assistance to Africa in agriculture and infrastructure following its pledge of $10-billion in concessional loans.

Obama’s melodies may need some fine-tuning

When the trumpeter blew his horn on Saturday afternoon welcoming President Barack Obama to Ghana, he responded rhythmically by saying: “I like this.”

Unisa's inroads into Africa

The Unisa Graduate School of Business Leadership is to recruit more students spread across a larger number of African countries in the next year.

Climate, conflict top UN chief's Africa tour

UN chief Ban Ki-moon will embark on an African tour next week in a bid to shore up DRC's peacekeeping mission and press for climate-change progress.

Nepad summit aims to take Africa into the future

The New Partnership for Africa's Development (Nepad) summit takes place at the Sandton Convention Centre from March 3 to 5.

France Telecom sees Africa growth despite crisis

France Telecom still sees Africa as a lucrative frontier market despite the global financial crisis, a company official said on Tuesday.

An African service centre

South Africa has positioned itself as a hub to service the oil and gas industry in Africa.

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