In Search of El Dorado in Africa
MINING in Africa appears to be the lifeline for the viability and sustainability of SA’s mining giants, which are facing rising costs related to deep-level mining and ageing mines.
Can the South African Business Experience in Africa Offer a Way Forward?
Although Africa boasts some lucrative emerging markets and oil and gas fields that, once fully operational, could be geo-strategically important for the North (given the volatility of the Middle East), the continent is off the radar screen of most foreign investors.
SA companies use Ghana as gateway to West Africa
Ghana has emerged as the hub for SA companies seeking to do business in West Africa.
Senegal’s allure for SA companies
With its capital and principal port of Dakar located on the westernmost point of Africa, Senegal is poised to become the gateway to Francophone west Africa.
Africa will remain important to an enlarged EU: trade and investment
The ambitious eastward expansion of the European Union (EU), emphasised by the European Commission’s recommendation to begin accession negotiations with Turkey, has not assuaged fears in SA and on the continent of a potential declining European focus on Africa.
Mine Action in Southern Africa: Instrument of Development?
Africa has the world’s largest mine contamination problem and over 30 states are affected. However, Southern African states have endorsed an anti-personnel mine free zone and are dealing with the problem through their national mine action programmes.
SA’s Stepping Stone to Asia
DEVELOPING Asia is moving up SA’s strategic agenda. In recent months China and India have dominated the headlines as we move to start free-trade negotiations with them.
Africa Can Decide Whether China is Threat or Boon
READERS of these pages should be aware of the regular statistical consommé on China and the effect of its economic growth.
Learning from Zuma’s tragic flaw
THE test of a democracy is not whether its leaders never fall foul of the law, or bring high office to disrepute.
A Match Made in Beijing
Africa needs China. As in other parts of the developing world, China’s insatiable appetite for natural resources is creating unprecedented demand for commodities, pushing prices to new highs and fuelling economic growth across the continent.