AllAfrica: Mozambique: Food Protests Spread to Central City Groups of looters attacked stalls in the main markets of the central Mozambican city of Beira on Wednesday afternoon and Thursday morning, according to a report in Friday's issue of the Maputo daily "Noticias". AllAfrica: Mozambique: Death Toll Rises to Ten in Protests The death toll from the rioting in Maputo and the neighbouring city of Matola on Wednesday and Thursday has now risen to ten, according to Health Minister Ivo Garrido. AllAfrica: Mozambique: Maputo Largely Calm, But Riots Spread to Chimoio After two days of rioting over price rises, Maputo was mostly calm on Friday, but a few minor disturbances occurred in some outlying neighbourhoods. AllAfrica: Sudan: Good Rains Improve Food Security Food security in many parts of Southern Sudan is set to improve after good rains, according to recent crop and precipitation assessments. AllAfrica: Kenya: Africa Delegates Meet in Nairobi Over Food Security Participants from seven countries meet in Nairobi on Monday and Tuesday to find ways of addressing food security in the region. AllAfrica: Mozambique: Tense Maputo Counts Cost of Violent Price Riots Mozambique’s government refused yesterday to reverse this week’s price hikes that have hit the poorest, sparking the country’s worst riots in two years. AllAfrica: Africa: Leaders Launch Green Revolution Forum African heads of state, private sector leaders and agricultural experts are meeting in Accra, Ghana today to inaugurate the African Green Revolution Forum. AllAfrica: Kenya: Prepare for Drought, say Meterologists More than 80 per cent of the country will be hit by drought before December, the Meteorological Department has warned. AllAfrica: South Africa: Photovoltaic Firm Opens its First Power Facility CONCENTRATED photovoltaic firm Concentrix Solar has begun preparations to build a 50MW solar plant in the Western Cape, CEO Hansjorg Lerchenmuller said yesterday. The Scotsman: Bill McDonald: Economic crisis can be an opportunity, not a problem ARE we really condemned to ten years of financial misery following the Great Recession or are there new opportunities to realign our troubled economy? 404 Not Found Africa: Revolution in Agriculture Gathering Momentum 301 Moved Permanently 404 Not Found 404 Not Found 404 Not Found 301 Moved Permanently 301 Moved Permanently 301 Moved Permanently 404 Not Found Next page-->

Financial Times - World - International Economy Financial Times - World - International Economy View source archive --> Search this source --> ·Copenhagen talks enter 'new phase' Copenhagen climate conference enters a 'new phase' as ministers join in intensive negotiations to deliver an agreement by the end of the week, the president of the meeting says ·Obama presses banks to boost lending President Obama told the US's top bankers that they had a 'special responsibility' to help spur on the economic recovery after they received government bail-outs last year, urging them to increase lending to small businesses and mortgage refinancing ·Darling defies threats on bonus tax The chancellor has warned he will not water down his 50 per cent supertax on bonuses or offer special deals after brokers and banks threatened to move staff out of the UK ·Clouds mar Europe's sunnier outlook Prospects have brightenednoticeably since August, when the map was last published, with northern Europe capturing the best of the light. A robust recovery in Germany and evidence of a clear turnaround in France have helped ·Fed to split monetary and liquidity policy The Federal Reserve is unlikely to make any big changes to its monetary policy stance at the conclusion of its December meeting on Wednesday, though there is a chance it could make some alterations to its provision of liquidity ·Greece moves on costs and corruption The Athens stock market lost 1.2 per cent in early trading as investors absorbed news of the Greek government's plan to reduce the country's budget deficit ·US banks to repay rescue funds Citigroup and Wells Fargo unveiled plans to sell a total of up to $30bn in stock and return a combined $45bn to US taxpayers in a move that will free them from heightened government supervision but could hit shareholders ·Japan business confidence remains low Business morale improves more slowly in the fourth quarter and large manufacturers surveyed by the central bank plan record cuts in capital spending as a strong yen threatens a fragile economic recovery ·China eclipses US in initial public offferings Chinese stock exchanges raised double the amount of money secured by IPOs across the US showing how activity is shifting from west to east ·Pipeline brings Asian gas to China The first pipeline bringing central Asian natural gas to China opened, underscoring Beijing's importance to the former Soviet republics. China's president, Hu Jintao, joined counterparts from Turkmenistan, Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan for the ceremony

SABCNews.com - Economy Latest news for Economy. View source archive --> Search this source --> ·Cosatu demands clarity on essential services workers The Congress of South African Trade Unions (Cosatu) says Government needs to be clearer on its definition of essential services. Cosatu has also called on Government to finalise minimum service agreement with unions to give union members and their leaders a better understanding of their roles and what is expected of them during strike action. ·US economic worries could impact on Rand The Rand is steady this morning. Dealers say that the currency may react to external developments today with all eyes on news over the US economy. ·Oil rises on jobs data, dollar Oil rose for a second day today, supported by a modest improvement in US jobs data and a weaker dollar. ·Ousted communications DG to be redeployed Ousted Communications Director General Mamodupi Mohlala will be redeployed in another state department after her letter of dismissal was withdrawn by Minister of Communications Siphiwe Nyanda at the Johannesburg Labour Court, today. ·Negative effects of strike felt countrywide As state services ground to a halt, the repercussions were felt countrywide. Provincial health departments have also confirmed several more strike-related deaths. ·Cosatu in secret talks with ANC over public servant strike The Congress of South African Trade Unions (Cosatu) has for the first time confirmed that it is engaged in secret talks with the ANC in a bid to find a political solution to the public sector strike. Such talk comes as the labour federation continues to mobilise all its affiliates to embark in a solidarity strike action if a settlement is not reached by next week Thursday. ·Police criticised for firing rubber bullets at protesters Congress of South African Trade Unions (Cosatu) in the Northern Cape has lashed out at police for using rubber bullets during a public service march in Kimberley, which injured 11 people. ·North West postpones matric exams The North West has joined four other provinces in postponing their matric preliminary exams. This is despite the Department of Basic Education saying last week that they are not considering a postponement of the preliminary matric exams, to be written in the next fortnight. ·Alliance is in state of paralysis: Cosatu The Congress of South African Trade Unions (Cosatu) says the tripartite alliance is in a state of paralysis. Cosatu general-secretary Zwelinzima Vavi told the media in Johannesburg, that the alliance cannot even hold an Alliance Summit for fear of implosion - caused by differences on the question of who holds the power in the alliance. ·Cosatu vows not to compromise on workers' demands The Congress of South African Trade Unions (Cosatu) says it will not accept a defeat of the public servants who are currently on strike. Addressing the media in Johannesburg, Cosatu president S'dumo Dlamini and general secretary Zwelinzima Vavi said while they are working hard to find a solution to the ongoing strike, they will not compromise on the workers' demands.Â

AME Info | Finance and Economy Finance and Economy news and features. View source archive --> Search this source --> ·Insurers lift Kuwait market over 7,300 points The KSE Market or Price Index finished 0.38% higher at 6,703.2 points due to strong gains in the insurance segment. Gulf Insurance Co. (up 8.16% at KD0.530) posted the largest advance. Real estate and foof companies performed weaker. Over the week the KSE bourse added 0.86%. ·Qatar Exchange gains two percent over the week After the Tokyo bourse reached a 16-month high, gulf markets posted modest gains, as the QE Index in Doha ended 0.76% higher at 7,305.96 points. Positive market reports from Standard and Poor's and Credit Suisse have helped the QE Index to gain over two percent during the trading week of August/September. Qatar National Bank (QNB) advanced 0.40% too QR143.60. QNB has paved ways to become a shareholder in Bank Kesawan ... ·Abu Dhabi stocks gain across the board All sector stock indices in Abu Dhabi landed in the green (with two exceptions) as the ADX General Index closed 0.12% higher at 2,494.52 points. Real estate bellwether Aldar Properties added 0.44%, closing at Dhs2.27. Energy giant Taqa recovered slightly from yesterday's losses, closing 0.85% higher at Dhs1.18. Taqa responded to reports dealing with its former CEO Peter Barker-Homek who sued Taqa for being allegedly ... ·Asian market rally lifts local Dubai bourse The DFM General Index surged 0.76% to 1,497.78 points, thanks to a last-minute rally which ended a stuttering trading day. Emaar (up 1.22% at Dhs3.32) was the most liquid stock, while Shuaa Capital recovered by 2.22% at Dhs0.92. Bank Emirates NBD failed to join and ended 0.41% lower at Dhs2.42. Over the week, however, the DFM did not gain territory as the benchmark index remains deadlocked around 1,500 points. ·World Bank to allow Lebanon to borrow $550m The World Bank has said an agreement has been reached with Lebanon that allows the country to borrow between $375m and $550m over the next four years to fund its economic and social programmes, Reuters has reported. "It offers an opportunity to improve social inclusion and the provision ofquality public services, while addressing debt management and fiscal stability," Shamsad Akhtar, vice president for the Middle Eas ...

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Scotsman.com Business - Economy A Scottish perspective on world events. View source archive --> Search this source --> ·Bill McDonald: Economic crisis can be an opportunity, not a problem ARE we really condemned to ten years of financial misery following the Great Recession or are there new opportunities to realign our troubled economy? ·European watchdog plan edges nearer European Union diplomats reached a deal yesterday to create three pan-EU financial watchdogs by the start of next year, EU markets commissioner Michel Barnier said. ·Manufacturing slump sends hopes of recovery spinning GLOOM spread over Britain's faltering recovery yesterday as new economic data showed that manufacturing slowed more than expected last month as the growth in new orders sl

Scottish Executive News Online - Economy Scottish Executive News Online - Economy View source archive --> Search this source --> ·Standard Life jobs Finance Secretary stresses Scottish Government will do everything it can to help. ·Jobs for Renfrewshire Hewlett-Packard to create 700 new jobs in Erskine. ·Renewables report Energy Minister welcomes report highlighting economic opportunities for Scotland. ·Small business rates relief Figures show 18 per cent rise in firms receiving non-domestic rates relief. ·Supporting economic growth Enterprise Minister visits local businesses and communities in the south of Scotland. ·Low carbon investment Latest speakers confirmed for global green finance conference. ·£4 million investment for marine renewables First Minister welcomes Scottish contracts awarded during Norway visit. ·North Sea taxation Norwegian-style oil fund would 'deliver billions' for Scotland - First Minister. ·Scotland's renewables potential First Minister in talks about developing world's first floating windfarm. ·Adult literacy skills Survey shows Scotland's literacy levels in line with global standards.

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