(www.abndigital.com) The world's fastest growing economy this year will be the small Horn of Africa country, Eritrea. It is projected to lead 20 of the world's fastest growing economies with awhopping 17% rate of economic growth. Joining ABN from Nairobi on whether Eruitrea has the economic framework to reach such a target is Dr Josephat Mboya from Strathmore University.

Eritrea Expected Fastest Growing Economy 2011 Josephat Mboya Strathmore University

(www.abndigital.com) A host of CEO's have stepped down lately, including the former CEO of Pick and Pay Nick Badminton, and the CEO of Impala Platinum David Brown. Joining ABN's Alishia Seckam and Hannah Viviers in studio to discuss some of the challenges with regards to leadership is David Leigh, CEO of SHL, and Reuel Khoza, President of the Institute of Directors South Africa.

Africa Leadership CEO David Leigh SHL Reuel Khoza IODSA

(www.abndigital.com) It appears many farmers in Africa have Georgia on their minds. More than sixty have applied to make the journey across the world to farm in the former Soviet Republic with the promise of cheap freehold government land. The Transvaal Agricultural Union, which is backing the move to Georgia, believes as many as a thousand skilled South African farmers could go to plough their own furrow in Georgia, a potential loss of farming skills for Africa.

Georgia Calling African Farmers Agri Business

(www.abndigital.com) Samsung Africa launched its Solar Powered Internet School model at the Samsung Engineering Academy in Boksburg, South Africa. A world-first; the exclusively solar-powered, mobile and completely independent classroom is geared at increasing accessibility to education and connectivity across Africa. ABN's Denham Pons reports.

Tech @ Work Samsung Launches Solar Powered Internet School

(www.abndigital.com) 3D printing, or additive manufacturing, is gradually becoming more accessible to consumers. The technology will make it as cheap to produce a single item as it is to make thousands, which could see mass production give way to mass customization. ABN's Thomas Maree filed this report.

Business 3D Printing

(www.abndigital.com) Just this week we saw Ghana's utility regulator sharply increase the price of electricity and water for the first time in more than two years, saying utility companies needed the cash to improve their service. Nigeria's central bank has said it's extending a 500 billion naira fund meant to stimulate credit to, in part, the power sector. The World Bank in the meantime, has approved a $330 million loan for Kenya to expand its national grid and support its emerging geothermal power generation. And the African Development Bank has devoted $4.82 billion, representing 51 percent out of its total loan disbursement in the 2009 financial year to infrastructure development. To put the continent's power situation under review is Hela Cheikhrouhou, director of Energy at the African Development Bank.

Africa's power situation under review

(www.abndigital.com) We can expect a major upsurge in ambush marketing as the FIFA World Cup draws nearer. But, are these trademarks only protected during the event later this year? Where does one draw the line when it comes to association, intrusion and even competitive advertising? Herman Blignaut, Partner at Spoor and Fischer joins us to discuss this further.

Media and Money Ambush Marketing FIFA World Cup

(www.abndigital.com) As one of the worlds largest city's, it has been said that Lagos is one giant market place. This may change soon as Lagos State Government clears hundreds of traders of the streets.

Eye on Lagos Modern Urban Markets

(www.abndigital.com) Uganda isn't the only country in Africa on its way to becoming a major oil producer, Liberia is also joining the fray, with experts saying it has a lot of potential. Companies like Tullow Oil have already set up shop and earlier this month US oil major Chevron said it would start exploration off the Liberian coast. For more, our London correspondent Carina Kamel was joined by Hassan Hassan the Founder of Simba Energy, a company that currently operates in Liberia

Liberia major oil producer Hassan Hassan Founder Simba Energy

(www.abndigital.com) Angola has committed itself to helping former colonial power Portugal cope with the Eurozone-wide economic crisis. Joining ABN's Lerato Mbele now on the line from Lisbon in Portugal to discuss whether this is capital flight or a bold strategic move by Angola is Pedro Seabra, Researcher at the Portuguese International Relations and Security.

Angola Lifeline Portugal Pedro Seabra

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CNBC Trader (finance) ABN Market Stock

(www.abndigital.com) Botswana's central bank on Tuesday left the bank rate unchanged at 9.5 percent, adding the inflation outlook in the medium term was favourable partly due low growth in local demand. Joining ABN's Eleni Giokos for a look at the outlook for the Botswana Pula is Jan Duvenage, Africa Research Analyst at Standard Bank.

Botswana Economic Outlook Jan Duvenage Standard Bank

(www.abndigital.com) Author, researcher and scientist, Michael Tellinger has just filed his 1100 page notice of motion against Standard Bank in the Constitutional Court, accusing the bank of "unlawful and unconstitutional activity". He also served the notice on the Reserve Bank and the Minister of Finance. Michael Tellinger joins ABN's Samantha Loring in studio to give us more details.

Outcry banking banks unlawful unconstitutional practices Standard Bank Constitutional Court Reserve Bank Michael Tellinger

(www.abndigital.com) It has been referred to as the last colonialist: hunting for oil and raw materials to feed its fast growing economy; online platforms are packed with discussions about whether it is good for Africa; but the jury is still out on Chinas growing presence on the African continent.

East Africa Report China

(www.abndigital.com) "Today it feels good to be an African", was Thabo Mbeki's expression of pride about a continent rising. The former president has emerged from the shadows to launch the Thabo Mbeki Foundation, that will focus on nurturing a new breed of african leader through education & dialogue. The body is designed to take forward the goals of the African Renaissance, which defined his era in power. Former presidents John Kuffuor; Joaquim Chissano; Italy's Romano Prodi have offered their support and believe now is the time to turn the dreams into reality. ABN's Lerato Mbele speaks with former South African President Thabo Mbeki.

Former SA President Thabo Mbeki Foundation

(www.abndigital.com) Global business consulting firm Bain & Company is beefing up management at its South African operations to help clients maximize the value of their businesses. Anyway, today's news is that two new appointments have been made. Vittorio Massone has been appointed Bain's country lead in South Africa, while Athol Williams has returned as a partner in Bain's Global Financial Services Practice and is based here in Johannesburg. Athol joins me in studio now, along with Hugh MacArthur, partner and head of the Global Private Equity Practice.

Global business consulting firm Bain Company

(www.abndigital.com) By the year 2020, Africa is expected to have a collective GDP of US$2.6 trillion. 128 million households will have a discretionary income and consumer spending will be worth over US$1.4 trillion. It is absolutely essential to start tapping into this market now, so as to reap the benefits that this growth may entail. It is therefore necessary to assess what the consumption package for this group will look like and what should be done to ensure the most rapid expansion of this growth.

Africa Dialogue Rise African Consumer

(www.abndigital.com) The man who invented the most popular soft drink on earth died within two years of inventing the drink and subsequently wasn't able to witness the success of his invention.

History Coca-Cola Eureka

(www.abndigital.com) This week on Captains of Industry we speak to the man at the helm of Africa's largest Developmental Finance Group. Donald Kaberuka was appointed as the President of the African Development Bank back in 2005. A former Minister of finance and economic planning in Rwanda, Kaberuka has been credited with rebuilding the country's economy after the 1994 genocide and helping Africa weather the worst global recession in 70 years.

Donald Kaberuka President African Development Bank

(www.abndigital.com) This week on Captains of Industry - we speak to the man at the helm of South Africas national lottery operator. Bongani Khumalo was appointed as Chief Executive of Gidani back in 2006. Founder of the South African Mens Forum, Khumalo is a passionate advocate for the campaign against HIV and Aids.

Captains of Industry Bongani Khumalo Chief Executive of Gidani

18 Oct 2011 abndigital.com Originally uploaded by abndigital.com Background: With increasing penetration of China in African markets is spearheaded by the major Chinese state owned companies who have access to long-term financial support from the Chinese government. This is an opportunity for African countries to address the backlog of infrastructure investments that has long kept Africa under developed and disadvantaged. Presenter -- Professor Chege, anectodally, when I was in Nairobi there were roads being refurbished there were bridges being built, and I was told this was all due to the Chinese. So there is definitely benefit on the part of the Kenya-China relationship. What more is Kenya gaining? Chege -- That is wrong! Though Chinese construction companies that's true, but the money is mostly coming from the Kenyan government, the African development bank, the World Bank. The Chinese construction companies here are winning hands down when it comes to tendering. This is what you're observing there. In addition to that, the presence of large Chinese construction companies is of course the entry into investment into the private sector. But most important of all Trade. Presenter -- So we're partnering with the Chinese on infrastructure development but we haven't ransomed the country. That's what many people raise when they're dealing with China's investment strategy in Africa...commodities for infrastructure, commodities for loans? Chege -- I would say the way it is <b>...</b>

China investing in Africa part 1

(www.abndigital.com) Oprah Winfrey, cited by Time magazine as the most influential woman of the 21st century, says providing an education to some of South Africa's poorest black girls, is one of her biggest achievements. ABN's Godfrey Mutizwa caught up with her for an exclusive interview at the Oprah Winfrey Leadership Academy for Girls as she prepared to celebrate the school's first matriculants.

Africa Prime Oprah Winfrey

(www.abndigital.com) Global lending practices have grown tighter or simply declined around the world since the recent global economic crisis. Nigeria's Diamond Bank recently revealed that it had lent around 40 billion naira for private enterprise development over the last five years. Joining ABN from Lagos on enterprise development is Garry Marsh, Senior Advisor for Retail/Private Banking at Diamond Bank.

Stimulating Nigeria Private Enterprise Diamond Bank Garry Marsh

(www.abndigital.com) After a somewhat turbulent year, the Nigerian property market appears to be picking up. As banks continue to settle down and restart lending to the sector it seems that interest in the market will continue to grow. In a look at the years events and forecasts for the future of the sector, ABN reporter Keisha Gitari has more.

The Real Estate Nigerian property market Nigeria

(www.abndigital.com) The cost of sending remittances from South Africa is amongst the highest in the world. Up to 80 per cent of the US$680 to $900 million estimated to have been remitted in 2011 was sent through informal channels. This is among the findings of a new PASSOP Report on remittances to be submitted to the South African Reserve Bank and the Department of International Development and Cooperation. Joining ABN's Hannah Viviers for more on the report is David von Burgsdorff, Programme Coordinator Passop, authors of the report.

South Africa Remittances PASSOP Report David von Burgsdorff Passop

(www.abndigital.com) All eyes are on Ghana, as it prepares to enter the "elite club" of oil producing African States. Ghana's oil was discovered during the year of its 50th Anniversary, at a time when President John Kufuor was in power. Ghana is also the 2nd largest producer of gold in Africa, and many experts are worried that this country should not fall into the trap of the "African Resource Curse". Former Ghanaian president John Kufuor, recently visited SA, and ABN caught up with him. Ditebogo Diale started off by asking him about the latest surge in the gold price & its impact on Ghana.

Ghana Oil Prospects Former President John Kufuor

(www.abndigital.com) In a report, the Emerging Markets Private Equity Association, provides an overview of trends in fundraising and investment among private equity funds investing in Sub-Saharan Africa. From London is one of the council members, Kofi Bucknor, CEO of Kindgom Zephyr.

fundraising investment private equity funds Sub-Saharan Africa Kofi Bucknor Kindgom Zephyr

(www.abndigital.com) In the new carbon neutral economy, the world's most advanced economies would rank at the bottom. In this carbon-neutral world order, the emerging nations of the south possess all opportunity, innovation and creativity. These are the words of Jose Maria Figueres, former President of Costa Rica. He is visiting South Africa for a business dialogue conference. He earlier spoke to ABN's Buntu Williams.

Former President Costa Rica Jose Maria Figueres

(www.abndigital.com) The five BRICS nations took another step towards cementing their global influence calling for a broad-based international reserve currency system "providing stability and certainty". Leaders of Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa said the recent financial crisis had exposed the inadequacies and deficiencies of the current monetary order, which has the dollar as its linchpin. ABN's Eleni Giokos speaks with Peter Attard Montalto, Emerging Markets Economist, Nomura International taking a closer look at the BRICS Summit.

Look BRICS Summit Peter Attard Montalto Nomura

(www.abndigital.com) Africa is regarded as a continent of opportunity. Some regarded it as a risky investment, yet others have realised the rewards it offers. ABN's Alishia Seckam and her panel of expert business guests share their experiences in economic relationship between Africa and China, in this the fourth of a 4-part KPMG Conversation Series.

KPMG Africa Conversation China Trade Dr Greg Mills Brenthurst Foundation Gloria Serobe wipcapital Glenn Ho

(www.abndigital.com) We now head to Cape Town where the African Oil Week is being held and enters its last day. Joining me is Aiden Heavey, CEO and Founder of Tullow Oil

African oil Aiden Heavey CEO Founder Tullow Oil