ZIMBABWEIndigenisation Bill just another means to steal
[Tendai Biti, MP] An Opposition MDC Member of the Zimbabwe parliament says that Mugabe's new law requiring 51% of all businesses to be placed in the hands of black Zimbabweans is nothing more than yet another law to legalise theft by the state. The main target appears to be mining companies, but foreign-owned advertising, marketing and media will also be affected. 29 Jun 2007 09:34

ZIMBABWEZimbabwe - yet another currency change
Previously, changes in Zimbabwe's currency failed to halt rampant inflation, which was triggered by Mugabe's chaotic and often violent land grab of white-owned farms. The authorities have now decided on yet another attempt to slow inflation, which is approaching 3700%. 18 Jun 2007 11:31

NIGERIAStrike looms in Nigeria
South Africa is currently in the grip of a strike by government workers; now there is a threat of as big a strike in Nigeria. 15 Jun 2007 11:21

AFRICASouth Africa to join the OECD's Anti-Bribery Convention
South Africa is to become the 37th signatory and first African country to join the OECD's Anti-Bribery Convention. Adopted in 1997 and ratified so far by 36 countries, this Convention outlaws the bribery of foreign public officials in international business transactions. 13 Jun 2007 10:53

AFRICATB and HIV: what the papers aren't saying
The twin scourges of TB and HIV will have a significant impact on all aspects of business in sub-Saharan Africa unless the threats are met and defeated. Not only could the diseases have an impact on customer bases, but also on employment patterns, including aspects such as medical aid, training costs and so on. Thus far, media has tended to concentrate on HIV, but the TB threat also needs to receive appropriate coverage. 8 May 2007 14:10