June 19, 2013
News in 'Economy' section
Sierra Leone: Gov’t releases 2013 citizen’s budget
June 13, 2013The Sierra Leonean government has released the second citizen’s budget, after the successful release of the first budget last year. The citizen's budget is a simplified version of the national budget.
Ghana seeks US assistance to unravel Fire Outbreaks
June 12, 2013Ghana's President John Dramani Mahama has announced his government will engage US fire experts to investigate the causes of fire outbreaks that have engulfed the country.
Ghana: Consumers reject proposed 384% tariff increase
June 11, 2013Consumers in Ghana are up in arms with a proposal by utility companies in the country to increase tariffs by 384%.
Libya 'seeking to recover Kadhafi riches in S.Africa'
June 3, 2013Libya has called on the South African government to help it recover more than $1 billion in diamonds, gold and cash allegedly stashed in the country by slain dictator Kadhafi, a local newspaper reported Sunday.
Africa, Japan underline private sector role
June 3, 2013The private sector has a vital role to play in African development, international leaders said in Tokyo on Monday on the final day of a three-day meeting hosted by Japan.
South Africa needs stable mining sector - Zuma
May 30, 2013South Africa's President Jacob Zuma moved Thursday to restore investors' confidence by urging stability in the key mining sector after the country's economic growth hit a fresh low.
African Union leaders mark 50th anniversary in Ethiopia
May 25, 2013African leaders gathered Saturday ahead of extravagant celebrations for the 50th jubilee of the continental bloc, with Africa's myriad problems set aside for a day to mark the progress that has been made
DR Congo and neighbours get $1bn
May 23, 2013The World Bank has unveiled a $1bn (£660m) aid package to help the Democratic Republic of Congo and its neighbours. The money is to be used for health, education, cross-border trade and hydroelectricity projects.
Mali aid meet opens with pledge to avoid past mistakes
May 15, 2013International donors opened a conference on Mali Wednesday aimed at raising some two billion euros ($2.6 billion), pledging to help all sides in the troubled country avoid the mistakes which led to war and political crisis.
'Greedy pig' protest held at Kenya parliament
May 15, 2013Kenyan police have fired teargas and water cannon outside parliament in Nairobi to disperse about 200 people demonstrating against parliamentarians' demands for a higher wage.
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