IN THIS ISSUE
Zimbabwe: A marriage of convenience under strain
After a successful honeymoon, two of the parties in the coalition 
seem determined to hold fresh elections next year to settle their growing roster of disputes
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The great telephone racket
From hidden costs, misleading calling-card advertisements, high interconnection rates and grey markets, the African international telephony business works well for everyone except those who want to make reliable and low-cost calls to Africa.
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Youth Leagues: From Marx to Mammon
Young politicians are battling it out for the future of South Africa and Zimbabwe, shaping national politics in the process. The consequences will affect all the countries in Southern Africa
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The middle classes: Moving on up
The spread of mobile phones and supermarkets across Africa is attributed to the growth of the middle classes. But what do they stand for? What do they want? A continent-wide investigation.Â
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Youssou N'Dour: A witness to change
Singer, songwriter, campaigner, media mogul and banker, Youssou N’Dour is now turning to politics
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In the Know
Seeds of a smallholder revolution Malawi, Tanzania and Ghana are leading the way for a green revolution. As the African Green Revolution Forum opens in Ghana, AGRA president Namanga Ngongi says it is down to the little guys. ... Read more |
Interview
Tony Blair, interview transcript The former British prime minister talks to The Africa Report about aid, development and governance in Africa  ... Read more |
The Question
Are the Millennium Development Goals useful for Africa?Ahead of a UN Millennium Development Goals summit in September, read views from experts arguing for and against the MDGs, and join in the debate. ... Read more |
Special Reports
Events
 A brand new event in the Com World Series, Nigeria Com in Lagos is the only event focused on Nigerian telcom operators. Representatives from Etisalat, MTN and Starcomms are among 35 confirmed speakers.  ... Read more |
Country Profiles
53 African Countries Africa's 53 countries under the microscope. Political analysis and economic data from all corners of the continent. Read our 53 Africa country profiles... |
Rankings
This month... Mining We focus on Africa's miners, who are benefiting from the booms and busts in international ore prices... Read more... |
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Business News
- S.Africa's Marcus says bank foreign ownership difficult
- Algeria launches new oil and gas bid round
- Taxi price rise likely to spark protests in Angola
- Kenya shilling eases versus dollar, stocks up
- Foreign consultants to value Algerian Orascom unit
- S.Africa rand at three-week highs but stocks retreat
- S.Africa Q2 gold output rises 12.6 pct q/q: chamber
- Wall Street gains on housing, jobless data
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 Should more teachers be striking for better pay? What's better for your child: public or private school? What skills do employers want from new graduates? Join in the debate with our education campaign at Clean Slate, our blog dedicated to education in Africa.... Read more... |