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BRC DiamondCore announced that Rio Tinto has agreed to fund exploration of certain parts of the company's Tshikapa kimberlite project in the DRC.
- Zimbabwe faces new deadline for reforms
Zimbabwe averted a political meltdown after Prime Minister Morgan Tsvangirai ended a boycott of the unity government, but faced a new deadline to resolve disputes.
- Danish firm launches vitamin-rich gum
A Danish firm has launched Vitamin A-packed chewing gum in Nairobi to help fight malnutrition among children in developing countries.
- EU gives Niger a month to start democracy talks
EU has given Niger one month to open consultations with it, warning of sanctions that could lead to a total suspension of cooperation.
- Deadly tropical disease hits south Sudan
Sudan is facing a 'serious outbreak' of the deadly kala azar tropical disease, the aid agency Medecins Sans Frontieres or Doctors Without Borders warned.
- Madagascar leader threatens to quit talks
Madagascar's leader Andry Rajoelina threatened Friday to pull out of talks to end the nation's crisis as bickering by the main political foes blocked progress.
- Barloworld to provide Walvis Bay power station
Barloworld Namibia been awarded an EPCT contract valued at R250m by NamPower for a new power station at Walvis Bay.
- Country Bird shrugs off Sovereign
It is back to square one for Country Bird after SA’s third-largest poultry producer admitted it had failed in its bid for Sovereign Foods.
- SABMiller, a full portfolio for Africa
Though beer markets in China and South America are primed for growth, it is Africa, says SABMiller CEO Graham Mackay.
