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The myth of the ‘land grab’

The myth of the ‘land grab’

27 May 2014
Researchers debunk the theory that the Chinese Government is tackling food security by buying African land It’s the kind of headline that sells magazines: “China Buys Up the W...
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Imperative of developing African market for natural gas

Imperative of developing African market for natural gas

27 May 2014
The key to extensive international trade in natural gas lies in developing a global integrated/substantial pipeline grid, and increasing Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) fleet, where na...
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Harsh truths are necessary if Fairtrade is to change the lives of the very poor

Harsh truths are necessary if Fairtrade is to change the lives of the very poor

26 May 2014
Consumers need to know who benefits from projects supported by the premium they pay The findings of our research may be disturbing for Fairtrade officials and for ordinary people ...
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US and EU trade talks ‘make progress’ says negotiator

US and EU trade talks ‘make progress’ says negotiator

26 May 2014
The US and the European Union have made “steady progress” on a trade and investment agreement, according to America’s chief negotiator. His European counterpart said the two...
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Zimbabwe fails to adhere to key Sadc Protocols

Zimbabwe fails to adhere to key Sadc Protocols

26 May 2014
The subdued economic performance in Zimbabwe has led to the country failing to adhere to key Sadc protocols on trade related to tariff reductions, the Competition and Tariff Commis...
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Exports, not jobs should be main gauge of industrial-policy success

Exports, not jobs should be main gauge of industrial-policy success

23 May 2014
The primary measure of South Africa’s industrial-policy success should be the expansion of exports rather than the creation of direct jobs, a leading economic-policy ac...
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Alliance generates investments in Africa’s agriculture

Alliance generates investments in Africa’s agriculture

23 May 2014
A growing global alliance devoted to improving food security and nutrition now covers 10 African countries, includes more than 160 companies and has generated more than $7 billion ...
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UK’s Pearson targets SA’s education sector

UK’s Pearson targets SA’s education sector

23 May 2014
Pearson, the UK-based education and media group, aims to chalk up a meaningful presence in South Africa’s fast-growing private education sector. The company, which owns the Fina...
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IMD releases its 2014 World Competitiveness Yearbook Ranking

IMD releases its 2014 World Competitiveness Yearbook Ranking

22 May 2014
A country’s image abroad can also influence future competitiveness IMD, a top-ranked global business school based in Switzerland, today [22 May 2014] announced its annual world ...
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India asks BRICS nations to use flexibilities under TRIPS for increased accessibility to medicines

India asks BRICS nations to use flexibilities under TRIPS for increased accessibility to medicines

22 May 2014
India has urged other members of the BRICS nations (Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa) to use flexibilities and safeguards under TRIPS like compulsory licencing and par...
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Africa must accelerate integration to promote trade and industrialization

Africa must accelerate integration to promote trade and industrialization

22 May 2014
African countries should accelerate integration to promote trade and industrialization by changing mindsets, participants at a meeting on trade said on Tuesday, May 20 in Kigali. ...
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East African banks launch payment system

East African banks launch payment system

21 May 2014
Central bank governors drawn from the East African countries of Kenya, Uganda and Tanzania on Friday launched the East African Payment System (EAPS), allowing for faster cross-bo...
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Expand women’s access to financial services, EAC told

Expand women’s access to financial services, EAC told

21 May 2014
The East African partner states need to harmonise laws that increase access of credit to women, activists have said.  Women entrepreneurs from Kenya and Uganda operating smal...
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South Africa-Brazil FTAs will impact Namibian beef industry

South Africa-Brazil FTAs will impact Namibian beef industry

21 May 2014
Free Trade Agreements (FTAs) won’t hold favourable implications for Namibia’s weaner industry and the opportune thing for local producers along with government, is to get toget...
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Uganda risks WTO blow

Uganda risks WTO blow

20 May 2014
Only the National Environment Management Authority and Uganda National Bureau of Standards have responded to new World Trade Organisation (WTO) reforms requiring member countries s...
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AEO 2014: African countries need to tap global markets more effectively to strengthen their economies

AEO 2014: African countries need to tap global markets more effectively to strengthen their economies

20 May 2014
Empowering people through investments in skills and technology needed to boost development By participating more effectively in the global production of goods and services, Africa...
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The new globalization is not about the West

The new globalization is not about the West

20 May 2014
There can be little doubt that we live in a “G3” geo-economic landscape, dominated by the US, the Eurozone and China. But economic convergence continues across all regions. The...
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TTIP – an update

TTIP – an update

19 May 2014
Negotiations between the EU and US on the proposed Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership (TTIP) are gathering pace, with four rounds of talks already held and the fifth ro...
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EPA is not anti-industrialisation - Foreign Minister

EPA is not anti-industrialisation - Foreign Minister

19 May 2014
Ms Hannah Serwaah Tetteh, Minister of Foreign Affairs and Regional Integration has observed that the Economic Partnership Agreement (EPA) is not anti-industrialisation. She said m...
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SD wants steady flow of revenue from SACU

SD wants steady flow of revenue from SACU

19 May 2014
Minister of Finance Martin Dlamini has revealed that Swaziland is seeking more certainty from the Southern African Customs Union (SACU) revenue sharing formula (RSF).  He sai...
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