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Africa Needs Support for Infrastructure
Xinhua, May 12, 2011

Africa’s largest trading bloc says the continent requires about US$93bn annually to raise infrastructure endowment to a reasonable level within the next decade. COMESA says that out of the total amount required, two thirds are needed to be spent on capital development, rehabilitation and the remainder on maintenance. <<More>>

COMESA to liberalise service sector
The Swazi Observer,
May 06, 2011

COMESA is moving to liberalise the services sector. This would see companies such as the Swaziland electricity company as well as the Swaziland Posts and Telecommunications Corporation improving efficiency in terms of service provision…Services such as transport, telecommunications, financial, business and energy were essential in the production processes. <<More>>

Economic Growth Improves in SSA
Reuters, May 04, 2011

Economic growth in sub-Saharan Africa has largely returned to pre-financial crisis levels but monetary tightening has failed to keep pace, with rising fuel and food prices a growing threat. The International Monetary Fund reiterated its forecast of 5.5 percent GDP growth for the region in 2011 and 5.9 percent in 2012. <<More>>

Drought Worsens East Africa hunger
News24, April 28, 2011

Drought has left more than eight million people in the Horn of Africa short of food and water, and the number could rise sharply if funding to help them is not increased. Thousands of people have already fled their homes in search of water and grass for their livestock.  <<More>>

 

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