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Sanlam wants delay to ArcelorMittal deal

Sanlam, South Africa’s largest insurer, objected on Friday to a proposed R9,1-billion empowerment deal by ArcelorMittal.

Eskom sweetens the deal for unions

Eskom has increased a disputed wage offer to workers in a move that may end a deadlock and avoid a potential strike.

Union delays threat of power strike

Union delays threat of power strike

Electricity workers gave mediators three more days on Friday to resolve a pay dispute with employers and avert power cuts during the World Cup.

ArcelorMittal SA faces pricing complaint

ArcelorMittal SA faces a possible investigation by competition authorities after fruit canners complained about excessive prices.

Graft concerns may delay donor funds for Zambia

Some Western donors may withhold key financing for Zambia’s 2010 budget owing to claims the government is being soft on corruption, officials said.

Mini hydro to help boost rural Africa development

Mini hydro plants could be the answer to a lack of power in rural Africa, industry officials say.

WTO’s Lamy: Doha deal in sight

The Doha round of global trade talks could be concluded within eight months, the head of the WTO said on Tuesday.

Zambia asks Glencore to surrender two copper mines

Zambia has asked Glencore International AG to surrender to the government two mining units it plans to temporarily shut down.

Sata challenges Zambia’s election results

Zambian opposition leader Michael Sata on Friday launched a court challenge to demand a recount of the vote in the presidential election.

Zambia opposition to challenge election result

Zambia’s opposition Patriotic Front will launch a court challenge on Tuesday to demand a vote recount after Rupiah Banda was sworn in.

Zambia opposition to contest Banda election

Rupiah Banda, a pro-business centrist, was sworn in as Zambia’s president on Sunday after a narrow election win.

Zambia’s acting president poised for election victory

Acting leader Rupiah Banda is likely to be declared the winner of Zambia’s presidential election on Sunday.

Sata keeps lead in Zambia election

Opposition leader Michael Sata was still leading on Saturday in Zambia’s polls, but acting President Rupiah Banda appeared to be narrowing the gap.

Opposition’s Sata ahead in Zambia presidential vote

Zambian opposition leader Michael Sata has drawn ahead of acting President Rupiah Banda in the presidential election.

Africa bank to fund $1,2bn Zambian oil imports

Zambia and the Pan-African PTA Bank have agreed a ,2-billion deal to import 1,5-million tonnes of crude oil over two years.

Zambia opposition leader warms to Chinese investment

Zambian opposition leader Michael Sata says he will welcome Chinese investors in the country’s mining industry if he is elected president.

Zambia starts process to replace Mwanawasa

Zambia will prevent officials accused of corruption from contesting elections as the country starts to find a successor for President Levy Mwanawasa.

Thousands mourn President Mwanawasa in Zambia

Thousands of Zambians mourned President Levy Mwanawasa on Saturday when his body was returned home after he died in France five days ago.

Zambia ends oil-financing talks with Standard Bank

Zambia has ended talks with a unit of Standard Bank after failing to agree conditions for a ,2-billion oil-financing deal, Energy Minister Kenneth Konga said on Monday. Konga…

Zambian army mobilised to help in flood crisis

Zambia has mobilised its army to clear drainage systems in major cities amid fears torrential rains and flooding may lead to outbreaks of cholera and other deadly diseases, a…