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  •  Cephalon Completes Acquisition of Swiss...

    Cephalon Completes Acquisition of Swiss Pharmaceutical Company Mepha - CNNMoney.com (press release)


    Cephalon Completes Acquisition of Swiss Pharmaceutical Company Mepha
    CNNMoney.com (press release)
    ... to add Mepha's experience and expertise, which are critical to our successful development of a balanced business mix in Europe, Middle East and Africa. ...
    Cephalon completes purchase of generic drug company MephaPhiladelphia Business Journal
    Cephalon finishes acquisition of drugmaker MephaBusinessWeek
    Cephalon seals $615M acquisitionPhiladelphia Inquirer

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  •  Dawson has unfinished business at...

    Dawson has unfinished business at Wembley - ESPN


    ESPN

    Dawson has unfinished business at Wembley
    ESPN
    Tottenham defender Michael Dawson says he is motivated by previous Wembley failures and wants to use Sunday's FA Cup ...

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  •  NewMarket (NWMT) Greenfield Partners...

    NewMarket (NWMT) Greenfield Partners Nova Energy (NVAE), NuMobile (NUBL) and ... - MarketWatch (press release)


    NewMarket (NWMT) Greenfield Partners Nova Energy (NVAE), NuMobile (NUBL) and ...
    MarketWatch (press release)
    This year, Nova Energy launched an updated corporate strategy to pursue several business lines in the growing economy of East Africa, to include technology ...
    NuMobile (NUBL) Annual Report Establishes Revenue, Margin and Balance Sheet ...MarketWatch (press release)

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  •  The devil in nationalisation - Times...

    The devil in nationalisation - Times LIVE


    Times Online

    The devil in nationalisation
    Times LIVE
    A 16th-century French epigram - very loosely translated, "If youth only understood; if old age only could" - has echoes for today's South Africa. ...
    Jacob Zuma warns ANC to halt racial angerTimes Online
    ANC Rebukes Powerful Youth LeaderWall Street Journal
    South Africa's ANC Gives Malema Strongest Rebuke YetBusinessWeek
    AllAfrica.com -New Zimbabwe.com -The Business Insider
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  •  Sudan's Bashir Headed for Win in...

    Sudan's Bashir Headed for Win in Election Marred by Boycotts - BusinessWeek


    The Hindu

    Sudan's Bashir Headed for Win in Election Marred by Boycotts
    BusinessWeek
    The voting is scheduled to start at 8:00 am at 10751 polling stations across Africa's biggest country by area and will last three days. ...
    Global day of action ahead of elections urges 'no business as usual' with SudanAmnesty International
    Darfur key for al-Bashir in Sudan electionsForbes
    Activists from 19 Countries Join Global Day of Action Ahead of Elections to ...Marketwire (press release)

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  •  Business Digest for Saturday, April 10,...

    Business Digest for Saturday, April 10, 2010 - Daily News Transcript


    Business Digest for Saturday, April 10, 2010
    Daily News Transcript
    The forum is hosted by the Babson Africa Business Forum, an organization founded in 2009 by graduate students to showcase opportunities that Africa has to ...

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  •  We let ET, Malema hog limelight - Times...

    We let ET, Malema hog limelight - Times LIVE


    Times Online

    We let ET, Malema hog limelight
    Times LIVE
    ... that a Malema is necessary in order to give teeth to talk about real transformation in business. While they cut deals with white corporate South Africa, ...
    Terre'Blanche killing won't impact World Cup: BlatterThe News International
    Afrikaners use Terre'Blanche funeral to vent anger at crimeFinancial Times
    Terre'Blanche's funeral draws to a closeBusiness Day
    BusinessWeek -Times LIVE
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  •  South African Stocks: Anglo Platinum,...

    South African Stocks: Anglo Platinum, BHP Billiton, CMH, Sasol - BusinessWeek


    Reuters South Africa

    South African Stocks: Anglo Platinum, BHP Billiton, CMH, Sasol
    BusinessWeek
    April 9 (Bloomberg) -- South Africa's FTSE/JSE Africa All Share Index snapped two days of losses, adding 327.12, or 1.1 percent, ...
    South Africa the focus at London Book FairArtslink.co.za News (press release)
    Land reform rarely uplifts the poorFinancial Times
    African Markets - Factors to watch on April 8London South East
    Helium -BusinessWeek -BusinessWeek
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  •  Paramount Airways vouches to offer...

    Paramount Airways vouches to offer business class comfort at no-frill prices - Economic Times


    The Hindu

    Paramount Airways vouches to offer business class comfort at no-frill prices
    Economic Times
    "We are the only airline in India to offer full business class service at prices comparative to normal economy class fares of other airlines" , exclaims ...
    Jet puts fund raising plans on the back burnerHindu Business Line
    Jet Airways to start daily flights to South AfricaThe Hindu
    Overcapacity flies to airlines' rescueBusiness Standard
    Moneycontrol.com -India Infoline.com -Business Standard
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  •  South Africa: Zuma Repudiates Youth...

    South Africa: Zuma Repudiates Youth Leader Over Attack on Journalist

    South Africa's President Jacob Zuma has described as "regrettable and unacceptable" the behaviour of Julius Malema, his party's youth leader, who this week verbally abused a BBC reporter, calling him a "bastard" and a "bloody agent."
  •  West Africa: Shea Production Vital to...

    West Africa: Shea Production Vital to Women's Incomes

    Across the semi-arid Sahel region of West Africa, the shea tree prized by women, who produce a butter from its nuts that is a key ingredient in food and cosmetics. However, drought and diseases threaten this source of income.
  •  Niger: Agencies Call for $190 Million...

    Niger: Agencies Call for $190 Million to Stem Crisis

    Aid agencies are asking donors for US$133 million to help the government feed millions of people at risk of going hungry, adding to $57 million already received or committed.
  •  Sudan: Sudanese Polls Must Be Peaceful...

    Sudan: Sudanese Polls Must Be Peaceful and Credible, UN Chief Stresses

    Sunday's historic presidential and parliamentary elections in Sudan must be conducted peacefully and credibly, Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon said today, urging the country's Government, electoral authorities and political parties to play their part to ensure the polls take place free of violence or intimidation.
  •  South Africa: Coal Plant Won't Promote...

    South Africa: Coal Plant Won't Promote Development, Say Groups

    As the World Bank approved a controversial three-billion-dollar loan for a coal-fired power plant in South Africa Thursday, both the details and the broader impacts of the loan continue to be criticised by community and environmental groups.
  •  Nigeria: Gowon, Okonjo-Iweala Harp On...

    Nigeria: Gowon, Okonjo-Iweala Harp On Sustainable Economic Devt

    Former head of state General Yakubu Gowon and former Finance Minister Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala have harped on the need for sustainable economic development of Nigeria.
  •  Nigeria: Former President Babangida...

    Nigeria: Former President Babangida Says He'll Seek Election

    Former military President General Ibrahim Badamosi Babangida (IBB) on Saturday declared his intention to run for the 2011 Presidential election.
  •  Kenya: Key Witnesses in Poll Violence...

    Kenya: Key Witnesses in Poll Violence Cases Now Under Protection

    At least 20 witnesses said to be holding crucial evidence on hate crimes committed during the post-election violence have been placed under protection.
  •  Nigeria: Should Kanu Be at the World...

    Nigeria: Should Kanu Be at the World Cup?

    As Nigerians wait to know the players who will fly the nation's colours at the World Cup in South Africa, former Super Eagles captain, Austin Okocha has cautioned Super Eagles technical adviser Lars Lagerback not to select unfit players for the crucial football battle.
  •   Righting wrongs of Copenhagen...

    Righting wrongs of Copenhagen fraud

    The Copenhagen Accord sets the tone for the continued exploitation of the developing world under a new multilateral climate regime, writes the author. However, Bolivia?s forthcoming ?Peoples? Conference on Climate Change and the Rights of Mother Earth? that is scheduled to take place from 19-22 April 2010 aims to address the failings of that problematic political agreement that poses a threat to meaningful climate solutions. AB
  •   Good governance lessons for...

    Good governance lessons for primary education

    Poor governance jeopardises primary education. This new report from Transparency International shows that strengthening governance is key to providing quality, basic education in 7 countries: Ghana, Madagascar, Morocco, Niger, Senegal, Sierra Leone, and Uganda. But to increase school enrolment is not enough. To ensure true, lasting progress in education levels and the best use of the scarce resources available, oversight and accountability must be improved. DN
  •   Obama expands military...

    Obama expands military involvement in Africa

    the Obama administration is asking for 38 million dollars for the Foreign Military Financing programme to pay for U.S. arms sales to African countries.
  •   Vente d?armes au sud du Sahara ...

    Vente d?armes au sud du Sahara

    Vente d?armes, soutien logistique, formation - l?intérêt de Israel pour les pays au sud du Sahara ne se démet pas. DN
  •   Arms deal weakens new democracy -...

    Arms deal weakens new democracy - Swedish &, S. African clerics

    The South African Government signed contracts totalling R30 billion in 1999 to modernise its defence equipment, which included the purchase of corvettes, submarines, light utility helicopters, lead-in fighter trainers and advanced light fighter aircraft. The deal was riddled with corruption allegations and ten years later, rumbles of dissatisfaction are still being heard. M.Makoni
  •   Human African trypanosomiasis: an...

    Human African trypanosomiasis: an update

    Sleeping sickness is one of Africa?s most deadly and most neglected diseases. It affects an estimated 300,000 people every year; yet there is no adequate distribution of information to the general public about the disease. M.Makoni
  •  Sudan set for historic vote, security...

    Sudan set for historic vote, security tight (Reuters)

    Reuters - Sudan holds historic multi-party elections Sunday that have been marred already by fraud allegations and will test the fragile unity of a nation divided by decades of civil conflict.
  •  Sudan gears up for landmark poll under...

    Sudan gears up for landmark poll under boycott cloud (AFP)

    Sudanese police officers guard a ballot box being dispatched to a polling station in Khartoum. Election organisers rushed to get the last ballots out on Saturday on the eve of Sudan's first multi-party election in 24 years that is being marred by opposition boycotts and Western criticism.(AFP/Patrick Baz)AFP - Election organisers rushed to get the last ballots out on Saturday on the eve of Sudan's first multi-party election in 24 years that is being marred by opposition boycotts and Western criticism.


  •  Two left in C.Africa election fight...

    Two left in C.Africa election fight after opposition boycott (AFP)

    President of the Central African Republic Francois Bozize will have only one rival in the May 16 presidential poll after an opposition withdrawal(AFP/File/Georges Gobet)AFP - Only President Francois Bozize and ex-head of state Ange Patasse will contest the May 16 presidential vote in the Central African Republic following an opposition withdrawal, an official said Saturday.


  •  Critics fear allies of Nigeria's ailing...

    Critics fear allies of Nigeria's ailing leader interfering (AFP)

    Nigerian President Umaru Yar'Adua, pictured in 2009, has not appeared in public for months due to his health, but some critics fear his allies may be working to undermine recent moves by the country's acting leader.(AFP/File/Joedson Alves)AFP - Nigerian President Umaru Yar'Adua has not appeared in public for months due to his health, but some critics fear his allies may be working to undermine recent moves by the country's acting leader.


  •  6,000 demonstrators protest Togo...

    6,000 demonstrators protest Togo election results (AP)

    AP - More than 6,000 opposition demonstrators have taken to the streets in the West African nation of Togo to protest presidential election results.
  •  SAfrican president blasts outspoken...

    SAfrican president blasts outspoken youth leader (AP)

    African national Youth League leader Julius Malema  points during a news conference in Johanensburg , Thursday, April 8, 2010. A white politician storms out of a live TV debate about race relations and a black leader throws racial epithets at a journalist he kicks out of a news conference, in ongoing fallout from the killing of South Africa's leading white supremacist.(AP Photo/Str) **SOUTH AFRICA OUT**AP - South African President Jacob Zuma intervened Saturday to try to rein in the outspoken youth leader of his African National Congress party but did not suspend him from his position.


  •  Best April Fool?s hoaxes of all time......

    Best April Fool?s hoaxes of all time...

    In 1957, the respected BBC news show Panorama aired footage of Swiss spaghetti farmers pulling strands of spaghetti down from trees.
  •  Drink whisky to please God, vote...

    Drink whisky to please God, vote ?multi? to please Museveni

    Recently I made a new friend, a ?diluted Catholic? like me. When Lent started 40 days ago, he vowed not to drink any beer.
  •  Small victories in a good week for...

    Small victories in a good week for justice in Kenya

    In our own long walk to freedom, to borrow the title of Nelson Mandela?s autobiography, we have learnt many things: First, that neither bad or good are absolute ? those running ahead today may tomorrow be setting roadblocks and traps for the rest of us to fall into and over.
  •  Help, Da Slum is coming to Da Full Stop...

    Help, Da Slum is coming to Da Full Stop and I?m being driven to despair...

    I live in a city that I?m convinced will one day wake up to find that it can no longer move.
  •  Makmende......

    Makmende...

    ?It?s kind of like a Gado cartoon come to life, political commentary vibes, but with a bit of Tom and Jerry thrown in? ? Just a Band
  •  Uganda joins World Digital Library...

    Uganda joins World Digital Library

    Finally, Uganda joins the World Digital Library (WDL) project after receiving equipment worth Ush600 million ($300,000) from Carnegie Corporation of New York and Ush6 billion ($3 million) from Google.


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