Congo Swears in Kabila as President; But Opposition Claims Victory
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Mwana Africa reported a narrower first-half loss, driven mainly by a jump in production at its Freda Rebecca gold mine in Zimbabwe, and said it continued to be in talks with the government there about the issue of turning over a 51 percent stake to locals.
Zimbabwe's Mugabe Calls for Elections, Confident of Victory
After calling for elections to be held in Zimbabwe next year, the country's long-time ruler, President Robert Mugabe, expressed confidence Thursday that his party can win because voters support his party's progressive economic ideas.
Diamond demand to outpace supply growth to 2020-Bain
Chinese and Indian appetite for diamonds will fuel demand growth of more than 6 percent a year over the next decade and almost double the size of the market, far outpacing supply increases limited by a lack of new mines, Bain & Company said in a report.
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Zimbabwe Hiking Gold, Platinum Royalties
Zimbabwe's economy is likely to continue its strong recovery next year from a decade of decline to expand by 9.4 percent, Finance Minister Tendai Biti said on Thursday, but a hike in mining royalties could impede growth.
Mozambique plans no local mine ownership targets
Mozambique has no plans to impose local ownership requirements on its mining industry and it will not seek overly high government stakes in mining ventures that could deter investors, its national director of mines said.
Amplats gives locals stake in Zimbabwe mine: radio
Anglo American Platinum, the world's top miner of the precious metal, will hand over a 10 percent stake in its Unki project in Zimbabwe to locals, the first step towards an empowerment law, state radio said on Wednesday.
Anglo American Platinum Giving 10% of Zimbabwe Project to Locals
Anglo American Platinum, the world's top miner of the precious metal, will hand over a 10 percent stake in its Unki project in Zimbabwe to locals, the first step towards an empowerment law, state radio said on Wednesday.
WFP says more than 1 mln Zimbabweans need food aid
More than a million people in Zimbabwe will require food aid between now and March 2012, a United Nations agency said on Monday, despite recent improvements in the country's grain production.
Prince Harry in Las Vegas: The Royal Party Continues
Prince Harry's raucous romp through the United States continued this week in Las Vegas.
Tale of Many Cities as Dickens Anniversary Nears
Charles Dickens will be feted around the world next year in literature, film, theater, music and art, underlining his international cultural impact 200 years after his birth.
Shunned by West, Zimbabwe’s Mugabe Embraced by China
Chinese vice-president Xi Jinping praised Mugabe as an old friend of China.
Swaziland cash crunch critical, AIDS spending hit
A budget crunch in Swaziland, Africa's last absolute monarchy, has reached a critical stage with the government struggling to maintain spending on HIV/AIDS, education and the elderly, the International Monetary Fund said on Wednesday.
China urges Zimbabwe's Mugabe to expand economic ties
Zimbabwe's President Robert Mugabe won praise on Wednesday as a great African figure and old friend of Beijing, underscoring China's commitment to boosting business ties to a leader shunned by Western governments.
Zimbabwe's Mugabe, Tsvangirai slam violence
Rivals President Robert Mugabe and Prime Minister Morgan Tsvangirai together on Friday condemned political violence in Zimbabwe and said parties should freely hold meetings at a time when tensions are rising ahead of possible elections in 2012.
SABMiller's Zimbabwe unit H1 earnings up 46 pct
SABMiller's Zimbabwe unit registered a 46 percent increase in earnings in the half-year to September, driven by strong beverage sales growth as the country's economy continues to recover.
Prince Harry invited to ‘Beer Summit’ with Arizona Mayor; Will not ‘Fornicate’
Prince Harry was reportedly warned off fornication with small town American girls by Mayor Ron Henry of Gila Bend, Ariz. Mayor Henry denies such outlandish claims.
US says compromise on Zimbabwe diamond sales was necessary
The United States agreed to a compromise allowing Zimbabwe to export diamonds that human rights groups say are tainted by abuses, to prevent the paralysis of the global system for stopping trade in blood diamonds, the State Department said on Wednesday.
Miss World 2011: USA's Erin Cummins and other Contestants [PHOTOS]
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Zimbabwe police seal MDC offices, fire tear gas
Zimbabwean police sealed the offices of Prime Minister Morgan Tsvangirai's party on Tuesday, firing tear gas into the building and at bystanders in central Harare and raising tensions ahead of elections that could come next year.
Zimplats Q1 output down, eyes local ownership plan
Impala Platinum's Zimbabwe unit said on Monday metal production fell 13 percent during the July-September quarter after a maintenance shutdown at its furnace, but the company was on track to submit a revised local ownership plan in November.
Gaddafi son should be tried in Libya first: minister
Saif al-Islam Gaddafi will not escape justice and should be tried in Libya for murder, corruption and many things before an international court questions him, the country's interim justice minister said on Monday.
Mugabe says he's still fit, may target Swiss assets
Zimbabwean President Robert Mugabe denied speculation his health is failing and hinted at taking action against Swiss firms in retaliation for his wife and aides being denied visas to visit Geneva, the official Herald newspaper reported on Monday.
Zimplats' Production Down 13%, Local Ownership Proposal Coming Soon
Impala Platinum's Zimbabwe unit said on Monday metal production fell 13 percent during the July-September quarter after a maintenance shutdown at its furnace, but the company was on track to submit a revised local ownership plan in November.
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