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The article reports on issues and topics related to the economic condition of South Africa. Indications show a positive sign of the country's economic performance. According to the International Monetary Fund, the 6 percent growth target before 2010 is achievable. This notion supports economists' views that South Africa is on a structurally higher growth path that is capable of delivering annual growth in excess of 4 percent for the next few years.

Information about the 8th Vibrant Gujarat Global Summit 2017 held in Gujarat, India from January 10-13 is presented whose topics include agriculture, aviation and healthcare in Rwanda and Kenya.

The article discusses banking and finance reports from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) for Africa as of January 1, 2017 including the economic growth and diversification in Angola, the economic forecast for Cabo Verde, and the resilience and growth-related risks for Morocco.

The article offers information on the 9th annual meeting on the Agenda 2063 and 2030 for Sustainable Development, hosted by African Ministers of Finance, Planning, Economic Development and Integration on April 5, 2016.

The article discusses the 9th African Development Forum (ADF) that was held in Marrakech, Morocco from October 12-16, 2014 about innovative financing for development in Africa. Topics include the importance of mainstreaming resource mobilization, reduction of trade barriers into institutional, economic, and policy, and the African Development Bank (AfDB). The forum featured Morocco Prime Minister Abdelilah Benkirane and coordinator Christian Diguimbaye of the tripartite partnership.,

The article reports on the Zimbabwe Agenda for Socio- Economic Transformation, a five-year economic plan of Zimbabwe. It notes that the economic plan, which aims to spur economic growth, highlights the unwillingness of the internal community to do business with the regime of President Robert Mugabe. It mentions that key success factors were identified in the economic policy but economic analysts and observers have expressed concerns on the interest of the ZANU-PF in pushing the initiative.

The article predicts the growth of Kenya's economy after the Supreme Court upheld the election of Uhuru Kenyatta as the country's fourth president on March 30, 2013. Prime Minister Raila Odinga has accepted the court's decision and appealed to his supporters to keep the peace. It details how the uncertainty over the election's outcome adversely affected foreign investments and key sectors in the country, particularly banking and tourism.

The article reports on the launch of a public investment and reform program by the Gabon government to transform the country into a diversified emerging market economy by 2025. The International Monetary Fund (IMF) suggested the efficient use of oil and mineral resources to support inclusive economic growth. The country's real gross domestic product (GDP) is expected to increase in 2012 because of rising public investment.

The article reports that the International Monetary Fund (IMF) has urged Nigeria to improve its public financial management and to develop a framework for managing the country's oil wealth. The IMF has also called on the government to implement measures to reduce rising inflation. According to the country's National Bureau of Statistics, people in Nigeria living in poverty is increasing every year despite the country's growing economy.

This article looks at the growth of the economy of Botswana in the second quarter of 2011. A report attributed the growth to increased activities in the mining and construction industries. It also cited a surge in diamond prices and the government's infrastructure projects. The government expects the economy to continue to grow in 2012.

The article discusses the plea of Zimbabwe Finance minister Tendai Biti on regulators to allow the sales of disputed Marange diamonds to meet the financial growth of the nation. Sale of Marange diamonds estimated to have a stockpile of 5 billion U.S. dollars (USD), it says, was banned in 2009 after the military takeover in the region violently killing 200 people. It also notes the 9.2 billion USD Medium Term Plan of Zimbabwe targeting a 7.1% gross domestic product (GDP) growth per year.

The article reports on the tour of Iranian Foreign Minister Manuchehr Mottaki in West Africa in October 2010 as part of a foreign policy approach to bind strong economic ties and expand bilateral trade. It says that Mottaki signed two memoranda of understanding on science, research, and technology in Ghana where he talked about how they can help develop Ghana's economy. Moreover, it notes that he also went to Benin and Togo to discuss the ways to increase economic cooperation.

The article reports on the effort of Robert B. Zoellick of World Bank Group to attract investments in African trade. According to Zoellick, the continent still faces economic risks for 2010 and to address its economic growth, World Bank works with its partners to provide economic and social programmes such as work and feeding programmes . Meanwhile, an investment of 60 billion dollars was accumulated during a forum at the African Union (AU) summit which was jointly hosted by Zoellick.

The article reports on the 2010 Draft Budget of the Moroccan government. It states that the House of Representatives adopted the draft on November 17, 2009 in which 58 were in favour, 36 voted against, and 21 were abstentions. The draft is aimed to promote economic growth, accelerate reforms and sector-based policies, and the promote of social cohesion. Moreover, the details of the draft are discussed including the forecast growth, projected spending, and economic outlook.

The article reports that the East African Community (EAC) five heads have agreed to the creation of the East African Common Market to advance commerce. EAC Secretary General Juma Mwapachu says that the heads of the partner states of EAC have committed to the agreement as a gift to the residents in the region's 10th anniversary. To add, it cites that the Democratic Republic of Congo and Sudan plan to join the group in addressing common developmental concerns.

The article reports on the fiscal stimulus package for the 2009-2010 fiscal year in Kenya, as announced by Finance Minister Uhuru Kenyatta on June 11, 2009. Kenyatta reveals that there is a 24% increase in public spending and an expected growth of 3% in economy. The budget also includes measures to attract investors and film-makers into the country. Meanwhile, the budget to the Defence ministry, receiving the second highest allocation, garnered criticisms due to the alleged misplaced priorities.

The article reports on the priority of the Rwanda's government to push the development of infrastructure and human capital. According to Finance and Economic Planning Minister James Musoni, the government proposed budget bill for Rwanda for year 2009-2010 has increased by 3% of the proposed draft budget in April 2009, to 838 billion Rawandan francs. It mentions that the budget would be provided to rural infrastructure as well as to the development of the income-generating activities.

The article reports on the fiscal plans of east African countries such as Kenya, Rwanda and Uganda to overcome the economic recession. It cites that the countries raised spending with budgets of 11.4,1.48 and 3.3 billion dollars, respectivley. Meanwhile, the three countries were careful to avoid weighty tax measures to allow growth space for their economy despite the expectation to suffer slower growth in 2009.

The article reports on the revision of the budget revenue projections of Zimbabwe on March 18, 2009. Finance Minister Tendai Biti states that the budget revenue is decreased to US$1 billion from US$1.7 billion due to low inflows. Moreover, the "Short Term Emergency Recovery Programme (STERP)" of Biti aims to control hyper-inflation, negative growth and massive currency devaluation. Furthermore, the immediate aim of STERP is to increase the stock of foreign money to increase GDP at an acceptable level.

The article reports on the plan of the Southern African Development Community (SADC) to help raise US$8.3 billion from international donors to repair the battered economy of Zimbabwe at a summit on March 30, 2009 in Swaziland. It states that the 14-nation group have pledged to contribute to the proposed aid package, while South Africa has pledged US$30 million. Moreover, a committee tasked to visit the main capitals in Europe, Asia and Africa has been created at the SADC summit to help the economic recovery of Zimbabwe.

The article reports on the approval of $17.6 million grant by the African Development Bank (AfDB) Group to finance the Network of African Institutions of Science and Technology Project in the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) on March 18, 2009. It states that the project aims to help African countries enjoy the benefits of increased supply of qualified engineers, scientists and researchers. Meanwhile, ECOWAS ministers meet on April 3, 2009 in Accra, Ghana to adopt a regional policy for the rehabilitation of victims of human trafficking in West Africa.

The article reports on the study conducted by the National Statistics Institute (INE) on the economic performance of the Republic of Cabo Verde and mentions its expected gross domestic product growth rate from 2015 and the industries that contributed to the country's economic growth.

The article cites the findings of the poverty study by the World Bank in Africa in 2008. It found that the economic growth gives the continent the most certain way out of poverty as has been demonstrated by several states. It indicated that its poverty rate of 50% was the same in 1981 and 2005 caused by the worsening poverty between 1981 and 1996. It determined that it showed increases in food and fuel prices because of climate change, impact of HIV/AIDS, but it analyzed that its poverty status has been steadily declining over the last ten years. It also noticed that 28 countries in the continent have adopted reforms which facilitate a good working knowledge of business.

The article reports on the plan of Morocco to open capital accounts and adopt a flexible exchange rate. The country has started relaxing restrictions on moving money abroad that helped avoid a flight of capital when banks were hit by bad debts. According to the article, reforms have strengthened the banking sector and non-performing loans declined to 6.5 percent of total loans from 19 percent in 2004. Meanwhile, interest rates have declined, non-farm economic growth is accelerating and foreign investment growing. The government of Morocco has predicted an annual economic growth of 6.3 percent.

The article reports on the positive market in the shipment of heavy cargo by the Safmarine company and the trend is expected to continue considering large scale infrastructure projects that are being develop. According to Jonathan Horn, Africa region executive, overall the shipping volumes to West Africa are on the increase triggered by the growing requirement for all types of goods and not only industrial cargo related to the oil, gas and mining industries. Also, it offers information on the firms Safmarine Angela vessel.

The article reports on the implications of the continued conflict that erupted in 2003 to the economy of Dafur, Sudan. Important markets that had been performing well in the global market had defunct and some slowed down due to high-risk conditions of the region, where insecurity and banditry have destroyed the country's economy. It states that some trades continue and new sectors have opened up in response to urbanization and the influx of international humanitarian actors. According to Alex de Waal, a Darfur analysts, the country's markets will be an important factor than relief programmes in the survival and livelihoods of the Darfurian people.

The article discusses the statement of the International Monetary Fund on the economic growth in Gambia, Africa. It also explains the Gambia's policy strategy that became successful in maintaining macro-economic stability and sustaining high growth. The article also mentions that the press release of International Monetary Fund states that there has been a strong growth in the national gross domestic product as compared to the previous year. Monetary policy and changes in the local currency are also discussed in the article.

The article reports that Rwanda has a real, consistent growth of more than five percent between 1994 and 2004, which is the second highest in Africa. Rwanda's economic development vision is based on a philosophy that sees the establishment of security as a precondition for growth and shared economic growth as the only guarantor of long-term security. This vision extends beyond its borders, the Rwanda's integration into the East African Community, as well as its contributions to African Union and the United Nations efforts in Darfur and the Comoros have cemented this new direction.

The article reports that South Africa' rapid pace of economic growth over the pat three years was well above a sustainable level of about 3.5 percent, according to a team of international economic experts led by Harvard University. The "potential" annual growth rate identified by the group advising the government is well below the Reserve Bank's estimate of 4.5 percent. South Africa's was unsustainable because it was driven by domestic demand, the panel said in final recommendations released by the treasury.

The article reports that Malawi cut its diplomatic ties with Taiwan and established ties with China. According to Malawi's Foreign Affairs Minister Joyce Banda, the decision was made after considering the benefits that it would bring to their country. Moreover, Lilongwe and Beijing had formalized its diplomatic ties last December 27, 2007. China's government and its companies have invested in Africa in a bid to build political influence in the developing country, and others. Meanwhile, Banda claimed that projects funded by Taiwan won't be affected by the change in their diplomatic relations.

The article reports on the "anti-EPAs action group" rally in Paris, France. The group is coordinated by Federation of African Workers in France (FETAF) president Sidi Tidiane Gueye and set up by officials of African organizations that aims to mobilize citizens across the world. The group claimed that the agreements will not introduce economic growth, described EPA as a programmed death for Africa, and others. Moreover, the group expressed that they are in favor of a partnership based on fair trade and co-development.

The article reports on the fund received by Rwanda from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) under the Poverty Reduction and Growth Facility (PRGF). The country is to receive $1.7m that brings the total amount received to $5.1m under the PRGF which is almost half of the total amount to be receive from IMF over a three-year period. Meanwhile, IMF's Murilo Portugal mentions several challenges that needed to be solved by the Rwandan government which include management of grant-financed fiscal expansion without threatening macroeconomic stability, avoidance of increasing inflation, and others.

The article offers world news briefs. Cameroon government has been paying some 20,000 ghost workers on its civil service payroll at a cost of millions of dollars a month. The general strike in Chad has continued into June 2007. World Bank has made official support to Malagasy development priority sectors by financing five projects in Madagascar.

The article reports on the economic condition of Central African Republic. After several years of conflict, the country has returned to economic growth, with a rate of 3.7% in 2006, compared to an annual average of 0.6% from 1998 to 2005. Its economic recovery process is anticipated to continue in 2007 and 2008 with the implementation of macroeconomic and structural reforms.

The article discusses the Libya's economic prosperity in 2006 and the coming years as reported by the International Monetary Fund (IMF) on April 20, 2007. According to the directors of IFA that the market performance of the country is due to large petroleum reserves and high hydrocarbon prices. Thus, government authorities have been improving the business environment including halved the consumption tax on imported goods and abolished all remaining state import monopolies.

The article offers news briefs in Africa. International humanitarian organizations and the government of Cote d'Ivoire have requested donors for $56 million to aid around 4 million vulnerable people. The World Food Program will start distributing emergency assistance to people suffering from the effects of drought in Madagascar. The diamond production in Namibia is expected to drive the country's economic growth to 4% in 2007 and 4.5% in 2008.

The article discusses that Millennium Challenge Corporation (MCC) approves an agreement to fund poverty reduction projects in Mali. The development agreement aims to reduce poverty through economic growth by increasing agricultural production, small and medium enterprises, and expanding its access to markets and trade. Reports cite Mali as one of the poorest country in the world with an average per capita income of $380.

The article discusses the economic reforms in Egypt. The country has been liberalizing its economy to nationalize banks and industries and place the expanding state. Government officials hope that improving the living standards will ease radicalism in the society and provide some insulation against instability in the Middle East. Furthermore, the regime's hesitation to loosen its grip is founded on a fear that paralyzed the political life of the country.

The article highlights the report published on September 6, 2006 by the International Finance Corporation, which shows that Africa has made the top three among reforming regions. It discusses Africa's efforts to eliminate red tape and improve business regulation. The article reveals that two-thirds of African countries have implemented at least one pro-business reform since 2005.

The article discusses the economic recovery of Mozambique. The economic growth stands at 7.7%, which is slightly lower than the average of 10% in the 1990s. The Organization of Economic Cooperation and Development commended the efforts of President Armando Guebuza and cited improvements in tackling corruption and reducing poverty in the country.

The article discusses on the telecommunication services industry in Kenya. Telecommunication services provider in the country had initiated moves to expand their companies and to improve its services to the subscribers. Meanwhile, the minister of Information and Communication in Kenya, Mutahi Kagwe and his staff are finding ways that mobile services could be accessible to the citizens of the country by looking for a possibility that will lower the taxes charges for mobile call tariffs.

The article discusses on the latest development of telecommunication services industry in the Democratic Republic of Congo. The presence of war in the republic for the previous years had affected telecommunication services in the Republic. It was manifested by the downfall of some of the mobile services provider. Some plans offered by other to countries to restructure the mobile service had vanished and some have been realized had initiated ways to make their services accessible to everyone.

The article reports on the launch of the "National Economic Development Priority Programme (NEDPP)," the seventh economic program that seeks to raise $2.5 billion in cash and investments in Zimbabwe. Despite failures of earlier programs, officials said that this program would succeed. However, the NEDPP is high sounding but the time frame that has been proposed is rather short because what they are saying cannot be done in the six to nine months that have been proposed.

The article reports on the economic progress of Rwanda since the 1994 genocide. Although, still among the world's poorest countries, the country has made significant progress. But economic experts recommend that economic assistance from the international community is still needed. The Rwandan government has overtly committed itself to promoting private investment as an engine of development.

Reports on the economic trends in Cameroon. Reference of a document citing the positive management of the 2005 budget; Projections about the country's economic growth; Claims regarding the difficulties in starting a business in the country.

Focuses on the significance of tourism as a key player in the economic recovery of Mauritius. Views of tourism minister Xavier-Luc Duval on the significance of accessibility, visibility, and attractiveness in his management strategies for the tourism sector; Concerns on the problem of air access; Claim of Joint Economic Council director Raj Makoond on the significance of air access to tourism development.

Focuses on the views of Finance Minister Theodore Dabanga that the economy would go through a financial crises due to the fall of treasury revenue in the Central African Republic. Claim of Dabanga that country relies on taxation and custom duties to keep its economy afloat; Importance of the country to correct discrepancies arising from the wage bill and low revenues in order to avail economic assistance from the International Monetary Fund, World Bank, and the African Development Bank; Insights on the support given by the European Union on the regime of President Francois Bozize.