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Angola
US based rights group Human Rights Watch (HRW) has called for the release of political activist in Cabinda who were arrested for alleged crimes against state security. According to...
2010-03-02Namibia
In line with our expectations, the Bank of Namibia (BoN) kept rates on hold at 7.00% at its February meeting. The decision marked the fourth consecutive meeting at which rates have...
2010-03-01South Africa
President Jacob Zuma commented in mid-February that nationalisation of mines and other economic sectors is not a government policy. Zuma's statement came after the ruling African...
2010-03-01Madagascar
In spite of the unstable political backdrop, the Malagasy authorities are reportedly planning to auction off 50 offshore oil blocks in October 2010. The sale of exploration rights...
2010-03-01Mozambique
Frelimo's dominance of the Mozambican political landscape bodes well for policy continuity, although the lack of a credible opposition party reduces the scope for checks and balances...
2010-02-26Madagascar
Opposition groups have accused President Andry Rajoelina of behaving like a dictator and cracking down on the opposition following the collapse of various power-sharing deals. For...
2010-02-03Namibia
According to an announcement by the Namibian Tender Board, the state organ responsible for awarding government contracts, companies employing foreign unskilled or semi-skilled labourers...
2010-02-03South Africa
In March 2010, the South African government will meet with mining companies and labour unions in order to review legislation regarding black investor participation in the mining industry....
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