[wanabidii] That Forbes rich list: If you want to be an African billionaire, this is what you should NOT do (M&G Africa) Friday, December 04, 2015 View a web version of this message 04 Dec 2015 Forward this message Invite a friend That Forbes rich list: If you want to be an African billionaire, this is what you should NOT do The continent's richest are playing it safe, as Americans and Asians make money off unlikely industries and investments Big talk expected as Xi Jinping arrives in South Africa for summit, but the China feast in Africa is over "The rhetoric will probably be very excitable, as usual. You have got to separate the rhetoric from reality" MTN Nigeria fine cut 35% to $3.4 billion as local CEO quits, and firm seeks further reduction The initial fine of $5.2 billion was more than MTN's total sales in Nigeria in 2014 and equivalent of about 37% of the group's total revenue. Burkina president-elect Kabore's party tops parliament poll, but fails to get majority President-elect Kabore led former strongman Blaise Compaore's party for over a decade and was seen as his likely heir, but they fell out in 2012. More from the Mail & Guardian Africa Tanzania's Magufuli banned Independence Day partying and state Christmas cards; when will the big moves come? These actions change the tone and mindset. What is needed is comprehensive structural changes to address long-term problems. Africa's urbanisation defies all the old rules, as the continent does things its way Africa's urban population will double in 25 years, and it will have a slum prevalence level of 61%. New report gives hope, shows how Africans want to stop corruption and how they do... 53% of Africans believe that ordinary people can make a difference in fighting corruption in their country These 5 commodities have been spared the price collapse this year, giving African producers a break A leading commodity index has dropped 22% this year, the biggest since 2008. But there are a few unlikely stars in the commodity markets Need to buy an aspirin? If you are in Zambia, it will cost you 34% more The government probably doesn't have the resolve to cut expenditure in an election year. The future of world religion is African, so what would an 'African' Christianity or Islam look like? Scenarios from the future, including a black pope, married priests, the end of the religious demographic divided, and a return to paganism. Obasanjo: Paris provides Africa with springboard to fast-track low-carbon energy plans Countries like Ethiopia, Kenya, Rwanda and South Africa are emerging as frontrunners in the global transition to low carbon energy. Eyes in the sky track health of Earth's African 'lung' and the pains of its lands Talks are under way with Rwanda and DR Congo to determine how they can gain access to the satellite images. Last bastion of malaria in Africa; chronic carriers who have no symptoms. Here's the new tech that will bust them Many people who live in malaria-endemic areas — up to 60% of some sample populations — carry the parasite without showing symptoms Unsubscribe | Update Profile | View PDF | Pause Subscription | View Online Email Powered By This email was sent to wanabidii@googlegroups.com on 04-12-2015 Mail & Guardian is intended for opt in communication only. If you feel this email is unsolicited please report it to us. Share this : Digg Linkedin Stumbleupon Delicious Tumblr BufferApp Pocket Evernote
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