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Manufacturing + More Manufacturing >>
Manufacturing in Africa must be increased, says UN
UN report says continent must increase manufacturing exports to help reduce poverty
Energy + More Energy >>
Standard Chartered backs biomass producer AfriRen
AfriRen expects to double total biomass exports from Africa to Europe by 2016
Construction + More Construction >>
Asphalt road through Serengeti scrapped
Plans to build a paved road through Serengeti National Park have been revised for sake of wildlife
Supply Chain + More Supply Chain >>
Emirates SkyCargo bolsters African cargo services
Flights from Dubai to Zambia and Zimbabwe added to flight network
Food & Drink + More Food & Drink >>
Alcohol abuse drains South African economy
Sobriety Week Campaign kicks off as figures state abuse from drinking costs country's economy R9 billion per yea
Health Care + More Health Care >>
Fake anti-malarial drugs could cost 'millions of lives'
Researchers urge for more action to be taken against fraudulent and substandard drugs used to treat malaria patients
Retail + More Retail >>
KFC to open 130 stores in Africa in 2012
Restaurant chain will increase number of outlets to over 1,000 in continent over the next 12 months
Stock Market + More Stock Market >>
Africa is 'the most attractive' region for investors
Survey by Economist Intelligence Unit reveals that institutional investors view the continent as the best place to invest
Technology + More Technology >>
MTN extends partnership with Ericsson in Ghana
Deal covers network operations, field maintenance and optimisation for an additional year to 10 million subscribers in the country
Education + More Education >>
President Rupiah Banda awarded honorary doctorate
The Zambian President emphasised the importance of education during the ceremony for the conferment of his honorary doctorate