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A new technical laboratory for mining in Johannesburg, South Africa

The CEO of MINTEK (South Africa’s national mineral research organization), highlights the importance of the new BASF laboratory for future joint projects

A new technical laboratory for mining in Johannesburg, South Africa

The CEO of MINTEK (South Africa’s national mineral research organization), highlights the importance of the new BASF laboratory for future joint projects

Draft agreement unveiled to reignite South AfricaÔÇÖs mining industry

South Africa’s Deputy President Kgalema Motlanthe has unveiled plans to help restore investor confidence in the country’s mining sector

AfricaÔÇÖs budget airline industry gaining altitude

The African budget airline Fastjet has been granted permission to launch international flights from its hub in Tanzania

A modem designed for Africans, by Africans

A hardware revolution could be on Africa’s horizon with the creation of a modem designed specifically for use on the continent

Rare blue diamond found in South Africa

A stunning 25.5-carat blue diamond has been unearthed in South Africa

AfricaÔÇÖs growth spurt to continue

The World Bank has reaffirmed its belief that economic growth in sub-Saharan Africa will outpace the global average over the next three years

Distell pouring funds into latest acquisition

South African drinks company Distell is to pay £160 million for whisky firm Burn Steward Distillers

Hope on the horizon

Ghana's President, John Mahama, has launched a hugely ambitious project to build a $10 billion IT hub near the capital, Accra, within three years.

Kenya to benefit from the winds of change

In a landmark event, the Government of Kenya has officially declared its commitment to the Lake Turkana Wind Power Project (LTWP).

SGS closing in on Time Mining acquisition

African mobile users to benefit from French-Chinese partnership

France Telecom is to collaborate with Chinese search giant Baidu on producing a browser for low-end smartphones sold in Africa. 

African healthcare gets $10.6 million boost

Healthcare delivery in Africa is to benefit from a $10.6 million public-private financing initiative from the Medical Credit Fund (MCF).