| Title |
Type |
Date |
Words |
| Mobiles reaching parts banks cannot - Zain's Tito Alai. |
Interview |
Aug 1, 2009 |
1690 |
| Africa's food crisis: when African leaders met in July at Sirte in Libya for the 13th ordinary session of the African union summit, there were important political discussions, notably concerning regional integration, but the need for Africa to increase agricultural output was the overriding theme - and these two issues are clearly related. Stephen Williams reports. |
Report |
Aug 1, 2009 |
2808 |
| Ghaddafi conquers Rome: When Muammar Ghaddafi visited Rome last month, it marked an historic occasion. It was the first time the Libyan leader had ever set foot in Italy, the old colonial power and, history aside, it confirmed Libya's serious intent to build and benefit from renewed economic ties with the West. Stephen Williams reports. |
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Jul 1, 2009 |
1572 |
| Zuma--the man inside: just who is the real Jacob Zuma? This biography of Zuma by Jeremy Gordin slays some myths but raises others, as one of the most controversial and charismatic leaders in Africa takes over at the helm of one of the South's biggest and strongest economies. |
Book review |
Jun 1, 2009 |
1752 |
| Revealed! The world's largest untapped market: Africa's opportunities and its challenges. |
Book review |
Aug 1, 2008 |
2503 |
| Africa's Gateway: Gateway Communications is the continent's largest and most advanced pan-African communications provider. |
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May 1, 2008 |
909 |
| The future of Africa is now! |
Conference news |
Apr 1, 2008 |
2054 |
| Global Compact: responsible investment tops the agenda; Corporate social responsibility is rising sharply in executive priorities around the globe, not least in the banking, finance and investment sectors. Georg Kell, the executive director of the UN's Global Compact, the world's largest global citizenship initiative, spoke to Stephen Williams. |
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Apr 1, 2008 |
1187 |
| Stanbic Bank Zambia's MD Larry F Kalala: prudence is the key; Larry F Kalala is the MD of Stanbic Bank Zambia Ltd, chair of the Bankers Association of Zambia and also sits as a trustee on Zambia's Privatisation Trust that oversees the government's privatisation process. Stephen Williams reports. |
Occupation overview |
Apr 1, 2008 |
1343 |
| Emmanuel Tumusiime-Mutebile: governor--Bank of Uganda; Bound up in history, shaping the future. |
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Jan 1, 2008 |
1803 |
| A multi-faceted approach to development. |
Conference notes |
Nov 1, 2007 |
2069 |
| Libya to fund African industry: Bashir Saleh Bashir, one of Muammar Ghadaffi's closest advisors, serves as the chairman and managing director of the Libya Africa Portfolio, the investment arm of the Great Socialist People's Libyan Arab Jamahiriya. He spoke exclusively to African Banker at his Tripoli office. |
Column |
Oct 1, 2007 |
1507 |
| Uganda's Monica Arac de Nyeko wins 2007 Caine Prize. |
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Aug 1, 2007 |
610 |
| The Africa Finance Corporation a stunning home grown triumph. |
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Jun 1, 2007 |
1131 |
| UBS' Tutu Agyare: a flood of capital is returning to Africa; Tutu Agyare is the head of emerging markets division at the Zurich headquartered UBS, the leading global wealth manager, a top tier investment banking and securities firm and one of the largest global asset managers. |
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Jun 1, 2007 |
1203 |
| A garden of love. |
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Jun 1, 2007 |
417 |
| Land of history, culture & luxury: Ethiopia has identified tourism as a crucial sector in its attempt to diversify the economy and attract foreign currency earnings. Stephen Williams recently visited the country. |
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Mar 1, 2007 |
1344 |
| Business meeting the challenge. |
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Feb 1, 2007 |
1451 |
| The Global Compact: with special responsibility for relations with the General Assembly, Kola Badejo is the principal adviser to the UN Global Compact's executive head, Georg Kell. He spoke to Stephen Williams regarding the organisation's work and the emphasis it is placing on attracting greater African participation. |
Organization overview |
Feb 1, 2007 |
1412 |
| Film stirs up blood diamonds storm: a new Hollywood blockbuster, starring Leonardo DiCaprio, is bringing renewed public attention to the issue of conflict diamonds. Stephen Williams reports. |
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Feb 1, 2007 |
685 |
| Mo Ibrahim launches world's biggest prize: an inspirational new prize to promote good governance was launched recently in London. It aims to transform the African polity and provide additional momentum for the continent's economic development. Stephen Williams has the details. |
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Dec 1, 2006 |
1385 |
| The lungs of commerce: many senior figures from Africa's ports and rail sectors attended the African Ports and Harbours Congress--co-located with the AfricaRail 2006 conference and exhibition--to hear government and industry experts describe the latest developments in Africa's all important trade-transport logistics infrastructure. Stephen Williams reports. |
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Aug 1, 2006 |
1716 |
| Productivity pays dividends: Dar es Salaam is recognised by the World Bank as one of Africa's most productive ports and, as the port's manager Jason Rugaihuruza explains, it is now perfectly placed to meet the various challenges ahead. Stephen Williams reports. |
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Aug 1, 2006 |
1369 |
| A copper-bottomed recovery: the surge in copper prices has provided a welcome boost to Zambia's export earnings. Now the priority is to use the windfalls to diversify and strengthen the country's economy. Stephen Williams reports. |
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Jul 1, 2006 |
1523 |
| Economic recovery gathers pace: the Algerian economy, driven by an upturn in oil and gas earnings, is posting a strong recovery that looks set to continue for the foreseeable future. Stephen Williams reports from Algiers. |
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May 1, 2006 |
1557 |
| Grand Prix racing returns to Africa: although Formula One racing has been shunning South Africa, a brand-new and far more exciting event gave motor sports fans in Durban plenty to cheer about. Stephen Williams describes Dubai's Sheik Maktoum Hasher Maktoum Al Maktoum's latest sporting venture. |
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Mar 1, 2006 |
1253 |
| Mozambique--Africa's rising star: Mozambique's tourism sector is flourishing thanks to legislative reforms and the opening of high quality hotels and resorts throughout the country. Stephen Williams reports on the work still in progress. |
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Feb 1, 2006 |
1545 |
| Building on progress: in late November, the government of Sierra Leone met with its development partners for two days of talks discussing its poverty reduction strategy. The outcome was the promise of unprecedented new aid mechanisms and commitments. Stephen Williams reports. |
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Jan 1, 2006 |
1521 |
| African projects win Ashden Awards: the annual Ashden Awards are the world's most important prizes given to scientific initiatives for sustainable energy in the developing world. This year they honoured two African projects. Stephen Williams reports. |
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Nov 1, 2005 |
1432 |
| Capital flight. |
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Aug 1, 2005 |
858 |
| Flowers--Sweet smell of success: Kenya's flower exports have yet again broken records but the industry is facing serious challenges. Stephen Williams attended the annual Kenya Flower Day in London recently. |
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Aug 1, 2005 |
1476 |
| Air Senegal builds on success: with more passengers, more revenues and more routes, Air Senegal International is continuing to grow at a rapid rate. Stephen Williams talked to the company's CEO Farid Senhaji about recent developments. |
Interview |
Feb 1, 2005 |
1573 |
| Mining leads diversification drive: gold-mining has become a major foreign exchange earner for Mali. Now, with the urgent need to upgrade its transport infrastructure, other extractive resources may finally be exploited. Stephen Williams reports. |
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Dec 1, 2004 |
1478 |
| Benefits of a cleaner Africa: despite the disappintment of many African countries over the lack of implementation of the Kyoto Protocol, the Clean Development Mechanism holds out some attractive benefits. Stephen Williams reports. |
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Jun 1, 2004 |
1439 |
| The most powerful saloon ever? Thinking of buying a new BMW 5-series, or a Mercedes E-Class? You might want to keep that chequebook in your pocket when you see what Audi have unveiled. Stephen Williams reports. |
Product/Service Evaluation |
Jun 1, 2004 |
1440 |
| New S African venture to lead world's ferrochrome output: a proposed joint venture will make a new South African entity the largest ferrochrome producer in the world. The demand for ferrocrome, which is used in the manufacture of stainless steel, is bound to rise as the demand for steel, especially in China, increases. Stephen Williams reports. |
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Apr 1, 2004 |
1312 |
| Jaguar enters estate market: Jaguar has broken with tradition by introducing an estate car with several innovative features. Stephen Williams reports. |
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Apr 1, 2004 |
1169 |
| Investment gathers momentum: determined not to let the momentum of last year's economic growth falter, Mozambique is stepping up its investment promotion campaigns both within and beyond of the southern Africa region. Stephen Williams reports. |
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Mar 1, 2004 |
1477 |
| Peugeot 407: the lion roars again; Peugeot has a long history in African markets, and the overdue launch of the new 407 model will be welcome news for the company's many loyal customers. Stephen Williams reports. |
Product/Service Evaluation |
Mar 1, 2004 |
1464 |
| Air Senegal International revenues exceed expectations. |
Interview |
Feb 1, 2004 |
1605 |
| West Africa's largest conference centre. |
Interview |
Feb 1, 2004 |
1383 |
| The fastest road car ever: the Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren, the fastest production road car to ever be built by Mercedes-Benz, has finally broken cover in South Africa. Stephen Williams has the story. |
Product/Service Evaluation |
Feb 1, 2004 |
1368 |
| VW tees off! The Frankfurt Motor Show saw the unveiling of VW's new Golf Mk 5, one of this year's most important car debuts. |
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Dec 1, 2003 |
1162 |
| Road accidents are Africa's third biggest killer: Africa's roads are the most dangerous in the world, but with a growing awareness of the true cost of road accidents, initiatives are underway to dramatically improve their safety. |
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Oct 1, 2003 |
1540 |
| Plus ca change? the launch of the C3-based Pluriel, and the unveiling of the C-Airlounnge concept car, revives memories of the past triumphs of one of the world's greatest auto-makers, Citroen. |
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Oct 1, 2003 |
1471 |
| Green Oscar for Eritrea: this year's prestigious Ashden Awards for Sustainable Energy has gone to an Eritrean designed stove which is both environmentally-friendly and efficient. |
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Aug 1, 2003 |
812 |
| BMW's 5-Series a brave new design world: BMW's radical design changes, most visible in the Z4 and 5-Series, is a calculated gamble that some insiders say could sink the company or propel it to new heights. Stephen Williams takes a close look at the new 5-Series. |
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Aug 1, 2003 |
1340 |
| Renault's new espace. (Wheels). |
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Jul 1, 2003 |
1034 |
| Trabant: the car for Africa? (Wheels). |
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Jul 1, 2003 |
784 |
| The 'ally' cat: with the launch of its latest model, Jaguar's new XJ sedan incorporates ultra-modern technology with all the company's traditional values of elegance, luxury and spirited performance. (Wheels). |
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Jun 1, 2003 |
1874 |
| Fiat's African offensive: Fiat Auto South Africa is planning the biggest product offensive in the group's history but uncertainty still hangs over the entire group's future. Stephen Williams has the story. (Wheels). |
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May 1, 2003 |
1132 |
| Road test: BMW 3-Series Coupe and Cabrio Refined power: Stephen Williams test-drives new models which complete the update of BMW's all-important 3-Series range. (Wheels). |
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Apr 1, 2003 |
1256 |
| New Volvo S60D5 passes all tests: Dawn of the new age of diesel. (Wheels). |
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Apr 1, 2003 |
763 |
| Samira's song: Taking on the world. (Music). |
Sound Recording Review |
Apr 1, 2003 |
511 |
| Mercedes' fourth estate: The launch of the new E-Class estate will further strengthen Mercedes-Benz's pre-eminent position in this increasingly popular vehicle segment. (Wheels). |
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Mar 1, 2003 |
1065 |
| Fuel cell--vision becomes reality. (Wheels Technology). |
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Mar 1, 2003 |
1055 |
| Worldaware Business Awards 2002. (Events). |
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Mar 1, 2003 |
2120 |
| A blast from the past once were giants. (Music). |
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Mar 1, 2003 |
680 |
| Toyota's new Land Cruiser: it is a motoring icon, standing for strength, reliability and formidable off-road capabilities. Now Toyota is taking the Land Cruiser into the new millennium with fresh premium models. (Wheels). |
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Feb 1, 2003 |
1146 |
| Sensational Senegal. (Tourism). |
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Feb 1, 2003 |
1511 |
| Kar Kar's blues: A voyage to the past. (Reviews: Music). |
Sound Recording Review |
Feb 1, 2003 |
632 |
| Son of Hummer. (Wheels). |
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Jan 1, 2003 |
1070 |
| A gesture of simplicity. (Cinema). |
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Jan 1, 2003 |
1028 |
| Smart: fun, fast and frugal. (Wheels). |
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Dec 1, 2002 |
827 |
| Volvo XC90. (Wheels). |
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Dec 1, 2002 |
613 |
| Benin: the belly of history. (Tourism). |
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Dec 1, 2002 |
2025 |
| Minstrels' message: a plea for tolerance and co-operation. (Reviews: Music). |
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Dec 1, 2002 |
706 |
| Kenya airways launches Premier World cabin. (Aviation). |
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Nov 1, 2002 |
513 |
| Supernatural power of the female griot: history, lore and topical messages. (Music). |
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Nov 1, 2002 |
704 |
| Luxury for the people? (Wheels). |
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Oct 1, 2002 |
1371 |
| Thomas Mapfumo Collected: Classic Cuts and Rare Tracks from the Lion of Zimbabwe. (Music). |
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Oct 1, 2002 |
765 |
| Cape Town--the world's most beautiful city? (City Guide). |
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Sep 1, 2002 |
1135 |
| Mais oui, Maybach! (Wheels). |
Brief Article |
Sep 1, 2002 |
807 |
| Caine Prize 2002: top award goes to Kenya's Wainaina. (Events). |
Brief Article |
Sep 1, 2002 |
908 |
| Drought - a looming tragedy: a very serious food shortage, largely the result of drought and poor harvests, is threatening millions in Southern Africa. (Topic). |
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Jul 1, 2002 |
1265 |
| Guns and Poses: Travels with an occasional war correspondent. (Reviews). |
Book Review |
Jul 1, 2002 |
1112 |
| Africa wins conservation awards. (Environment). |
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Jun 1, 2002 |
741 |
| The Jaguar S-Type R: fastest of the big cats? (Wheels). |
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Jun 1, 2002 |
1098 |
| Renault's Vel Satis: Substance with style. (Wheels). |
Product Announcement |
May 1, 2002 |
1294 |
| The Diligent: A Voyage Through the Worlds of a Slave Trader. |
Book Review |
May 1, 2002 |
1981 |
| Diamond: The History of a Cold-Blooded Love Affair. (Reviews). |
Book Review |
Apr 1, 2002 |
1106 |
| BMW's new Mini: Return of the might midge. (Wheels). |
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Mar 1, 2002 |
2000 |
| In Griot Time: An American Guitarist in Mali. (Reviews). |
Book Review |
Mar 1, 2002 |
1775 |
| Mercedes' new SL: Technology heaven. (Wheels). |
Brief Article |
Feb 1, 2002 |
1056 |
| Malaria may have met its match - in a goat!. (Health). |
Brief Article |
Feb 1, 2002 |
969 |
| Mohammad Ali: Through the Eyes of the World. (Reviews). |
Brief Article |
Feb 1, 2002 |
996 |
| North Africa Travel. (Reviews). |
Brief Article |
Feb 1, 2002 |
301 |
| The Fever Trail. |
Brief Article |
Feb 1, 2002 |
746 |
| Bulawayo's Railway Museum. (Wheels). |
Brief Article |
Jan 1, 2002 |
312 |
| Slump in African FDI: Even before the terror attack on the United States, there had been a sharp decline in the volume of Foreign Direct Investment into Africa. Stephen Williams has been investigating why this is so. (Industry). |
Statistical Data Included |
Jan 1, 2002 |
1221 |
| Coming to Terms: Zimbabwe in the International Arena. (Reviews). |
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Jan 1, 2002 |
1017 |
| The Gambia. (Reviews). |
Brief Article |
Jan 1, 2002 |
295 |
| Africa's Elephant. (Reviews). |
Brief Article |
Jan 1, 2002 |
696 |
| Baking for Profit: Starting a Small Bakery. (Reviews). |
Brief Article |
Jan 1, 2002 |
270 |
| Mozambique: Mozal's export push. (Countryfile). |
Statistical Data Included |
Dec 1, 2001 |
1819 |
| Africa. (Reviews). |
Book Review |
Dec 1, 2001 |
332 |
| Rene scrapes in. |
Brief Article |
Oct 1, 2001 |
432 |
| MARRAKESH. |
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Oct 1, 2001 |
1320 |
| TRAVELLING WITH THE TAUREG. |
Book Review |
Oct 1, 2001 |
312 |
| SOUTH FROM BARBARY ALONG THE SLAVE ROUTES OF THE LIBYAN SAHARA. |
Book Review |
Oct 1, 2001 |
379 |
