Tanzania's business community (especially the financial sector) has sustained a relatively mixed year this year, faced with a declining currency, bad loans, and a nationwide demand for mortgage financing. But, considering that the East African Community (EAC), which Tanzania is a member of alongside Kenya and Uganda, is in the advanced stages of integrating, the region's and Tanzania's economic future seems promising.
Astonishing Kenya
November 2011
A detailed political and economic breakdown of what is quite possibly the most extraordinary transformation in the history of modern Africa.
Nigeria: Open For Business
October 2011
After 18 turbulent months in Nigeria's financial sector confidence is slowly being restored to the system following a series of high-profile political moves aimed at curtailing corruption and mismanagement.
The Curse of Oil
January 2012
With Nigerian oil production once again on the move we reveal how Big Oil has left the Niger Delta in the lurch.
Black History Month
October 2011
New evidence shows that Britain accepted liability for slavery back in 1806. How will this affect the reparations movement?
2012 Nations Cup Preview
January 2012
Preview of the 2012 Africa Nations Cup including this year's players to watch, tournament venues and group stage analysis.