African growth no mirage say banks

AFRICA'S recent robust growth is sustainable and the continent can attract even more investors if it plays its cards well, an influential group representing the world's top financial institutions says.
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.
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.
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€ÂÂ