The Lion's Den
Posted on Sep 27, 2011
Why Africa doesn't make more stuff has been an enduring mystery of the global economy. Now, some small manufacturers are making things, from shoes to hot sauces, in places where multinationals fear to tread.
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Posted on Sep 23, 2011
The FINANCIAL: HP announced it has expanded its operations in Africa by establishing new entities in 10 of the continent’s fast-growing economies. By extending access to its portfolio of hardware, software and services across Africa, HP will enable governments, businesses and consumers ...
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Posted on Sep 21, 2011
Reuters: Community responsibility is a long standing tradition in Africa. But increasingly, social and environmental responsibility, are also forceful drivers behind the development of clever, beneficial products and services. The lack of accesses to communication or clean water etc, ...
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Posted on Sep 16, 2011
From CBS News: Carnegie Mellon University will open a branch campus in Rwanda next year, making it the first American university to do so in central Africa.The students who attend the program in Kigali, Rwanda's capital, will get exactly the same diploma as those who attend Carnegie Mellon's ...
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Posted on Sep 02, 2011
While China has been able to use its considerable economic clout to forge strong ties with Africa, experts say India is hoping that a mix of soft power and business expertise can win it friends and customers on the continent.&n...
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