Deploying cash into the continent's debt markets would signal a new form of investment, supported by increased U.S. dollar-denominated issuance from Africa. 

Main mining union seeks wage hikes of up to 60%.

Africa's second-biggest economy will increase the amount it borrows overseas to around 40% of all debt over the next three to five years, from 12% currently. 

Chinese, South Korean and Spanish firms expected to bid to build what will be one of Africa's biggest power projects. 

The garment industry has already lost three-quarters of its jobs in the past decade as cheaper imports have flooded the local market.

Angola's hopes of becoming this year's only major new liquefied natural gas supplier suffered a setback in April after fire occurred at its plant hours before production was to begin.

The International Monetary Fund forecast economic growth of 5.4% for this year. Sub-Saharan Africa grows fast, must confront challenges

Platinum belt on edge after weekend killing as strike halts all of the company's mine operations and reignits fears of deadly unrest that rocked the industry last year.