Economists expect Nigeria, already the continent's most populous nation and largest oil producer, to soon overtake South Africa in terms of GDP. Add a comment
West Africa
MTN’s Liberia partner: Collusion claims
- 05 August 2012
- SME News Desk
Cape Town - Telecommunications giant MTN is caught up in allegations that its joint venture partner in Liberia is a financial vehicle for convicted warlord Charles Taylor’s wealth. Add a comment
Switzerland promoting sustainable growth in Ghana
- 28 June 2012
- SME News Desk
BERN, Switzerland, The Federal Council decided to grant Ghana CHF 30 million in general budget support for the years 2012-2014 to help the West African country to implement its growth strategy and fight poverty. Moreover, it will help to strengthen the resilience of the economy in times of crisis. Add a comment
Tokyo’s Guinea deal stirs a storm
- 24 June 2012
- SME News Desk
Media reports in the West African state reveal that the ‘secret deal’ was never disclosed despite a promise for absolute transparency on state deals. Billionaire politician and presidential hopeful Tokyo Sexwale’s relationship with a Western Cape businessman has caused an uproar in Guinea.
Italy speaks out on Nigeria attacks against Christians
- 11 June 2012
- SME News Desk
Most attacks were claimed by the Boko Haram extremists that have been terrorising Nigeria for nearly two years now with the goal of transforming it into an Islamic State and expelling all Christians.
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