CENTRAL AFRICAROC moves to curb food inflation "taking time"
Government measures aimed at reducing the cost of staple commodities in the Republic of Congo, where salaries have remained unchanged for years, have failed to stem food inflation. Many people have been forced to change their diets, which has had an adverse impact on health. 3 Dec 2008 10:41

CENTRAL AFRICAEthiopian Airlines, full steam ahead
[Sindy Peters] It is unusual to find a business in Africa that is 100% owned by its government actually thriving - on a continent infamous for bad governance and corruption. For this reason, Ethiopian Airlines is a breath of fresh air. 2 Dec 2008 15:07

CENTRAL AFRICAEngen invests extra $10 million in Zambia
Engen has invested an extra US$10 million in Engen Petroleum Zambia Limited (EPZL). The South African company made the announcement at a red carpet event on Thursday, 27 November, attended by dignitaries including Zambia's Minister of Commerce, Trade and Industry; the Malaysian Ambassador to Zambia and Zimbabwe; and the South African High Commissioner to Zambia. 28 Nov 2008 15:36

CENTRAL AFRICACongo: Financial crisis threatens timber jobs
BRAZZAVILLE: Guy-Blaise Bakala, a timber worker in Pointe-Noire in the south of the Republic of Congo, has been sleeping badly since his bosses first announced they would have to let some workers go because the financial crisis is hitting the key timber sector. 25 Nov 2008 15:15

CENTRAL AFRICALower copper prices will hurt the poor
LUSAKA: The fall in international copper prices is causing unease in Zambia, one of the world's largest producers, whose impressive economic growth in recent years has been based on copper exports. 11 Nov 2008 09:17

CENTRAL AFRICAZambia: Powering up, at last
The Zambian government signed a US$75 million financing agreement with the World Bank this week to provide electricity services to 65,000 new customers, in a country where power cuts have become the norm. 27 Oct 2008 09:19

CENTRAL AFRICARwanda: Carbon offset firm to help reverse deforestation
Kigali: A Canadian carbon offset development company plans to invest US$17m on reforestation projects in Rwanda over the next 20 years, one of its senior officials said. 18 Sep 2008 11:03

CENTRAL AFRICAZambia relooks its investments campaign
[Gregory Gondwe] Although Zambia is experiencing more investments in its mining sector, government is planning to establish multi-facility economic zones (MFEZ) across the country and improve its petroleum sector. 15 Sep 2008 09:36

CENTRAL AFRICAGovernment finally offers Air Malawi to Comair
[Gregory Gondwe] Malawi government has finally offered Comair 49% of Air Malawi after it snubbed the South African sky giant's bid to take over the airline in January 2008. 10 Sep 2008 10:04

CENTRAL AFRICAK300m hotel opens in Lilongwe
[Gregory Gondwe] Malawi's capital city of Lilongwe has added another hotel in its hospitality industry with the opening of a 48-room Pacific Hotel at the heart of the city centre. 9 Sep 2008 13:39

CENTRAL AFRICAMalawi: Real Insurance Company overwhelmed with response after IPO
[Gregory Gondwe] Real Insurance Company Limited was last Monday, 1 September 2008, overwhelmed with the response it got after its stocks went on market through an Initial Public Offer (IPO). 8 Sep 2008 11:28

CENTRAL AFRICAMwanawasa's death not to derail economic growth - minister
[Gregory Gondwe] Zambia's Finance and National Planning Minister, Ng'andu Magande has down-played fears that the death of the country's President Levy Mwanawasa could derail the country's economic prosperity. 1 Sep 2008 12:10

CENTRAL AFRICAMalawi: US donates machine to protect consumers from sub-standard products
[Gregory Gondwe] The United States government has donated a machine worth close to US$60,000 to the Malawi Bureau of Standards (MBS) which will enable it to identify banned or sub-standard ingredients that may be used in foods produced or imported into the country. 1 Sep 2008 12:04