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Africa

SA’s role on the African continent
Article
/ 29 November 2013

SA’s role on the African continent

Aid to the continent has been marked by efforts to bring stability to war torn countries and to help with post-conflict reconstruction.

By Liesl Louw-Vaudran
Why Africans worry about how Africa is portrayed in western media
Analysis
/ 28 November 2013

Why Africans worry about how Africa is portrayed in western media

The media prefers bad news stories – Africa is not singled out for that, but it does make life harder for those living in and outside the continent.

By Remi Adekoya
Melinda Gates on what’s best for children
Article
/ 18 November 2013

Melinda Gates on what’s best for children

Family planning is not a luxury to everyone. Melinda Gates talks about why she has dedicated so much of her time to helping women plan their families.

By Bhekisisa Team
Smaller bottles could be alcohol brand’s key to Africa
Article
/ 4 November 2013

Smaller bottles could be alcohol brand’s key to Africa

Spirit-producer Diageo is betting smaller bottles can persuade sub-Saharan drinkers to sample its well-known labels, instead of homemade brews.

By Staff Reporter
Report says Africa has more billionaires than we think
Africa
/ 7 October 2013

Report says Africa has more billionaires than we think

There are far more African billionaires than previously thought, and most of them are Nigerian, says "Ventures" magazine.

By Staff Reporter
Top Employers: all the info
Article
/ 30 August 2013

Top Employers: all the info

All the South African certified companies, the top ten and all the industry leaders here.

By Advertising Supplement
A multinational reality check
Article
/ 30 August 2013

A multinational reality check

The African continent is rich with culture, language and law, so how does HR harmonise this diversity without dictating one message to many?

By Tamsin Oxford
Leading African growth
Article
/ 30 August 2013

Leading African growth

As the HR manager for SAP Africa, Queen Mokonoto is responsible for supporting the SAP business interests across the continent.

By Advertising Supplement
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Article
/ 30 August 2013

Top Employers Africa: All the info

All the information on the companies certified by Top Employers Africa here.

By Advertising Supplement
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Article
/ 23 August 2013

Comment: Africa-China alliance can only benefit healthcare

China has reduced childhood deaths and illness from diseases that were once widespread.

By Mercy Ahun
Don’t invite guests to a house that is not in order
Article
/ 23 August 2013

Don’t invite guests to a house that is not in order

Open innovation, where companies share their resources to get to market faster, might be the solution for African innovators.

By Staff Reporter
Africa is where it’s at
Article
/ 23 August 2013

Africa is where it’s at

It is already the most overused word since Web 2.0, so how can we take anything that involves "innovation" seriously anymore?

By News Analysis and Toby Shapshak
Latest FDI report holds out hope for sub-Saharan Africa
Article
/ 28 June 2013

Latest FDI report holds out hope for sub-Saharan Africa

Last year was tough for foreign direct investment (FDI) globally.

By Thalia Holmes
Obama’s scramble for Africa: US ‘stability’ has ripped Africa apart
Analysis
/ 27 June 2013

Obama’s scramble for Africa: US ‘stability’ has ripped Africa apart

A careful examination of the security situation in Africa suggests that it is in the process of becoming Ground Zero for a veritable terror diaspora.

By Nick Turse
Africa isn’t a big bull in China’s shop
Article
/ 21 June 2013

Africa isn’t a big bull in China’s shop

The continent is seen as small fry when it comes to trade with the world’s second-biggest economy.

By Staff Reporter
Continent’s trade infrastructure still colonially skewed
Article
/ 21 June 2013

Continent’s trade infrastructure still colonially skewed

All roads in Africa still lead to former colonialists.

By Staff Reporter
Africa’s growth lies in its ability to stimulate trade
Article
/ 21 June 2013

Africa’s growth lies in its ability to stimulate trade

There are a number of obstacles that will need to be overcome though.

By Staff Reporter
African philanthropy does not mimic the West
Article
/ 21 June 2013

African philanthropy does not mimic the West

African philanthropy is said to be about understanding the issues facing the communities to be served.

By Staff Reporter
Obama’s attitude towards Africa splits opinions
Africa
/ 20 June 2013

Obama’s attitude towards Africa splits opinions

Analysts are divided over whether Barack Obama has been overlooking a golden goose in his ancestral continent or shrewdly dodging a white elephant.

By Frankie Taggart
Monbiot: Bono can’t help Africans by stealing their voice
Article
/ 18 June 2013

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.

By George Monbiot
PIC sees more Dangote deals with $7-billion to spend
Article
/ 12 June 2013

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.

By Staff Reporter
Calling all young African leaders
Africa
/ 12 June 2013

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.

By Staff Reporter
Barloworld chief executive sees Caterpillar unit sales growth in Africa
Article
/ 10 June 2013

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.

By Staff Reporter
Economic week ahead: European growth updates
Article
/ 13 May 2013

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.

By Matt Quigley
Services overtake resources in powering Africa’s growth
Article
/ 10 May 2013

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.

By Staff Reporter
Africa’s future leaders benefit from Beijing’s aid programme
Africa
/ 30 April 2013

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.

By Guardian Reporter
Lenovo set on leading in Africa PC market
Article
/ 27 March 2013

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.

By Staff Reporter
Banking on expanding into Africa
Article
/ 22 March 2013

Banking on expanding into Africa

The growing middle class needs sophisticated banking, but analysts say it is not without risk.

By Lynley Donnelly
Xi trip highlights China’s Africa influence
Article
/ 21 March 2013

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.

By Kelly Olsen
African migrants pay high prices to send money home
Africa
/ 28 February 2013

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.

By Irin News
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Podcasts
/ 18 February 2013

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.

By Staff Reporter
Introducing Africa’s voicebox
Videos
/ 13 February 2013

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.

By Staff Reporter
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