African philanthropy does not mimic the West
African philanthropy is said to be about understanding the issues facing the communities to be served.
Monbiot: Bono can't help Africans by stealing their voice
Because the U2 frontman and others like him are seen as representatives of the poor, the poor are not invited to speak, writes George Monbiot.
Calling all young African leaders
The M&G is sponsoring two dynamic young African leaders for a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity: to attend the One Young World Summit 2013. Enter here.
PIC sees more Dangote deals with $7-billion to spend
Africa’s largest asset manager may invest in more companies linked to the continent’s richest man, as it seeks to tap into growing industries.
Barloworld chief executive sees Caterpillar unit sales growth in Africa
Infrastructure spending on the continent is expected to boost equipment sales further following a 30% increase in the past financial year.
Economic week ahead: European growth updates
Growth figures from Europe and Japan will dominate this week's data calendar. Here is your guide to the week ahead.
Services overtake resources in powering Africa's growth
Africa's growth might help to reassure sceptics who were concerned about the sustainability of the continent's dependence on mining.
Africa's future leaders benefit from Beijing's aid programme
China's African aid programme aims to offer 18 000 government scholarships and train 30 000 Africans by 2015.
Lenovo set on leading in Africa PC market
Lenovo Africa’s general manager, Graham Braum, has recently met with government and private organisations from across Africa to talk business.
Banking on expanding into Africa
The growing middle class needs sophisticated banking, but analysts say it is not without risk.
Xi trip highlights China's Africa influence
China's new president Xi Jinping heads to Africa as his country's influence on the continent soars, but with its big money is provoking resentment.
African migrants pay high prices to send money home
New data from the World Bank has revealed African migrants pay more to send money home to their families than any other migrant group in the world.
[Podcast] M&G Newsroom: 28 January 2013
In our first edition we cover major news, talk all things tech, arts and culture, Africa and get insight from M&G editor Nic Dawes.
[Video] Introducing Africa’s voicebox
Voices of Africa is the M&G’s new blogging platform.It showcases stories of life in different parts of the continent that the world doesn't hear often enough.
Optimism obscures the harsh reality in Africa
Despite economic advances, many of the continent's people are still denied their rights, says Louise Redvers.
Cameroon to launch first industrial diamond mine
Cameroon aims to begin production at its first industrial diamond mine by the end of January as part of plans to develop the long-neglected sector.
[Video] Africa 3.0: Land Cruisers everywhere
Juba, the developing capital of South Sudan, is littered with a certain expensive SUV brand driven by NGO workers.
African leaders in 2012
M&G Online reporter and agencies
The Mail & Guardian takes a look at the continent's new and not-so-new leaders who were elected into office this year.
