Mobile phone growth in Africa

Google goes mobile in Africa

Internet giant Google is targeting Africa's mobile phone users with the introduction, starting in Uganda, of Google SMS, a suite of mobile applications which will allow people to access news, information and advice on health, agriculture, weather, sport and more via SMS (text).

Zuma leads team to AU summit

President Jacob Zuma is leading a South African delegation to the African Union Summit taking place in Sirte, Libya from 1 to 3 July. Agriculture and food security are expected to feature high on the summit's agenda.

Drogba, kids tackle xenophobia

The Youth African Soccer Cup, devised to help South African children discover other African countries and their cultures, took place in Johannesburg on the weekend – with special guest and project ambassador Didier Drogba on hand to lend support.

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Find out why a growing number of journalists, academics and investors are starting to look at Africa differently.