Aid to the continent has been marked by efforts to bring stability to war torn countries and to help with post-conflict reconstruction.
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.
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.
Spirit-producer Diageo is betting smaller bottles can persuade sub-Saharan drinkers to sample its well-known labels, instead of homemade brews.
There are far more African billionaires than previously thought, and most of them are Nigerian, says "Ventures" magazine.
All the South African certified companies, the top ten and all the industry leaders here.
As the HR manager for SAP Africa, Queen Mokonoto is responsible for supporting the SAP business interests across the continent.
All the information on the companies certified by Top Employers Africa here.
The African continent is rich with culture, language and law, so how does HR harmonise this diversity without dictating one message to many?
China has reduced childhood deaths and illness from diseases that were once widespread.
Open innovation, where companies share their resources to get to market faster, might be the solution for African innovators.
It is already the most overused word since Web 2.0, so how can we take anything that involves "innovation" seriously anymore?
Last year was tough for foreign direct investment (FDI) globally.
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.
The continent is seen as small fry when it comes to trade with the world’s second-biggest economy.
All roads in Africa still lead to former colonialists.
There are a number of obstacles that will need to be overcome though.
African philanthropy is said to be about understanding the issues facing the communities to be served.
Analysts are divided over whether Barack Obama has been overlooking a golden goose in his ancestral continent or shrewdly dodging a white elephant.
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.
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.
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.
Infrastructure spending on the continent is expected to boost equipment sales further following a 30% increase in the past financial year.
Growth figures from Europe and Japan will dominate this week’s data calendar. Here is your guide to the week ahead.
Africa’s growth might help to reassure sceptics who were concerned about the sustainability of the continent’s dependence on mining.
China’s African aid programme aims to offer 18 000 government scholarships and train 30 000 Africans by 2015.
Lenovo Africa’s general manager, Graham Braum, has recently met with government and private organisations from across Africa to talk business.
The growing middle class needs sophisticated banking, but analysts say it is not without risk.
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.
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.
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/ 18 February 2013
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