Africa

http://allafrica.com/stories/201210150171.html Nigeria: Okonjo-Iweala – FG Will Borrow to Fund Infrastructure Devt 15 October 2012 The Federal Government is planning to borrow from international financing agencies to fund infrastructure development, Coordinating Minister for the Economy and Minister of Finance, Dr Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, said in Tokyo Sunday. The minister, who also unfolded the Federal Government’s plan to… Continue Reading

http://allafrica.com/stories/201210150014.html Cote d’Ivoire: Toxic Waste, Failed Accountability 12 October 2012 “This is a story of corporate crime, human rights abuse and governments’ failure to protect people and the environment. It is a story that exposes how systems for enforcing international law have failed to keep up with companies that operate trans-nationally, and how one company… Continue Reading

http://allafrica.com/stories/201210130193.html Tanzania: Women Urged to Be Leaders By Meddy Mulisa, 13 October 2012 Bukoba — OUTGOING Kagera Regional Chama cha Mapinduzi (CCM) Chairperson, Ms Costancia Buhiye, has challenged women to take a holistic approach and contest for leadership positions noting that this was the right time for women to prove their ability. In an exclusive… Continue Reading

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-africa-19924723# Botswana women allowed to inherit 12 October 2012 The Botswana High Court has overturned a customary law which prevented women from inheriting the family home. The judge ruled that the law contravened the constitution, which guarantees equality for men and women. Edith Mmusi and her sisters have fought a five-year legal battle after their… Continue Reading

http://allafrica.com/stories/201210120433.html Africa: Reduce Poverty in Africa – Educate a Girl By Blain Biset, 11 October 2012 Addis Ababa — While in the last decade an additional 52 million of sub-Saharan Africa’s children enrolled in primary schools, with girl’s enrolment increasing from 54 percent to 74 percent, a large majority of girls – 16 million –… Continue Reading

http://world.time.com/2012/10/12/zuma-under-fire-for-costly-upgrade-of-his-home/ Zuma Under Fire For Costly Upgrade of His Home By Associated Press | October 12, 2012 (JOHANNESBURG) — New security fences. A medical clinic. Fire-fighting services added for a helipad. Plus other upgrades, all for South African President Jacob Zuma’s home to the tune of more than $23 million in taxpayer money. And all… Continue Reading

http://allafrica.com/stories/201210120029.html Uganda: Here’s Why It’s Not Yet Uhuru 10 October 2012 editorial One of Canadian singer Nelly Furtado’s famous songs is titled, ‘Why do all good things come to an end?’ One of the lines in the song says, ‘missed everything daydreaming.’ The much-hyped 50th independence anniversary finally came to an end. A colourful event… Continue Reading

http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/international-business/nigerian-villagers-sue-shell-in-landmark-pollution-case/articleshow/16770239.cms Nigerian villagers sue Shell in landmark pollution case 11 Oct, 2012 THE HAGUE: Four Nigerian villagers took Royal Dutch Shell to court on Thursday in a landmark pollution case that campaigners said could open the door to more compensation claims against international companies. The fishermen and farmers, together with the Friends of the Earth… Continue Reading

http://allafrica.com/stories/201210110506.html South Africa: Govt Desperate for Black Industrialists – Zuma By Chris Bathembu, 11 October 2012 Midrand — Government should help create South Africa’s own black industrialists, President Jacob Zuma said in Johannesburg. “There are many financial institutions that are under the control of government; they must shift in how they finance black business, they… Continue Reading

http://allafrica.com/stories/201210110659.html Africa: Measuring the Role Gender Plays in Development Bank Lending By Claire Lauterbach, 10 October 2012 Project monitoring and evaluation frameworks frequently make no mention of women. Global reproductive health has improved significantly over the past 20 years. The HIV infection rate has slowed, the number of women dying in pregnancy and childbirth has… Continue Reading