Mobile phone app developers take on Africa

NAIROBI: The scene might pass for a high-tech forum in California, but the young entrepreneurs presenting their products on stage are Africans, keen to show off low-tech applications for the continent.
Africa Business Poised for Growth, Say Experts

Nairobi - Continued business reforms and sustainable private sector investments will drive Africa's economic growth to over 4.8 percent in 2013.
Uganda govt to open up mineral sector

The current licensing policy is based on first come first service basis, which deprives the country of good resource rent which would otherwise accrue through competitive bidding.
“The licensing policy and regulatory regime is not robust enough to ensure strong governance,â€Â
Geita mine wins praise for keeping clean environment

Mr Kitwanga made the remarks following a one-day working visit he made to GGM last Monday.
“Generally your mine is doing a good job … I am impressed.†However, he urged the mine to keep the government up-to-date with its endeavours and processes towards for becoming a cyanide discharge compliant company.
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