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Kenya approves cabinet

Kenya’s parliament approves all 16 of President Kenyatta’s cabinet nominees, establishing a government of technocrats

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South Africa gold sector hit with silicosis claims

Thousands of South Africa gold miners suffering from silicosis, a respiratory disease, are seeking damages from the mining industry.

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Inequality rises in resource rich countries: Africa Progress Panel

The APP highlights shady corporate practice as inequality in resource rich countries shows little sign of budging

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South African government to re-think black empowerment programme

South Africa's government wants to expand the black empowerment programme and crack down on company's avoidance tricks.

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Sun starts shining on South African renewables

Africa's biggest economy has long promised a change to its carbon-intensive energy mix. A successful tender process is making that dream a reality.

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Private equity and the African renaissance

Given the limited size and depth of local stock markets, Africa-focused private equity is seeing a surge in investor interest

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Africa: a champion will rise

Only by partnering can we provide access to energy and lighting to all in Africa within this generation

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Africa overseas

From SMEs to SAB, African companies are going global

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Transforming one million lives through digital jobs

The technology revolution that has swept across Africa in the last decade is creating new possibilities of connecting low-income, high-potential youth with digital jobs, argues Judith Rodin

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Zimbabwe: Confusion reigns on indigenisation

Uncertainty around Zimbabwe’s indigenisation law might be a greater deterrent to investment than the law itself.

Africa's growth figures are impressive, but there has been little investigation into the credibility of the figures. Morten Jerven's new book, Poor Numbers, lifts the lid.

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