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G8 Summit: Taxing Time for World Leaders [VIDEO SPECIAL]

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 03:57:25 +1000

IBTimes UK looks at what protesters and campaigners want to see come out of this year's G8 in Northern Ireland.

Tax Haven Crackdown ‘Could End World Hunger by 2025’ [VIDEO]

Sat, 15 Jun 2013 00:57:20 +1000

Research by campaigners comes ahead of Britain hosting the annual G8 Summit.

Victoria University Student Grabs 2013 Global Enterprise Experience ANZ Champion Team Award

Fri, 14 Jun 2013 12:31:51 +1000

A Victoria University student has collected the top award in a global business competition for a scheme to support entrepreneurs in villages in developing countries.

Greek PM faces coalition revolt over state TV shutdown

Thu, 13 Jun 2013 02:49:03 +1000

Greek Prime Minister Antonis Samaras faced a political revolt on Wednesday from his ruling coalition partners after the government abruptly switched the state broadcaster off the air in the middle of the night.

Bill Gates Head to Head with Zambian Economist Dambisa Moyo

Fri, 31 May 2013 17:03:40 +1000

Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates attended an interview session at the University of New South Wales earlier this week. One of the audience members asked Gates about the possibility of negative consequences providing aid to Africa.

Zambia Slides Further Towards Dictatorship [BLOG]

Mon, 20 May 2013 20:51:02 +1000

As Chuck Parnell reports, attacks on judicial independence in Zambia are part of a larger push for total control of state power.

My Dubai Nightmare: I Heard Screams from Other Cells. I was Terrified

Wed, 01 May 2013 23:46:51 +1000

An Italian traveller reveals the shocking reality of Dubai's jails in an exclusive interview with IBTimes UK.

Vedanta Shares Rise on Strong Production Figures

Wed, 10 Apr 2013 20:49:55 +1000

Vedanta reports robust production growth across its mining divisions.

Africa Challenge: Strong Civil Society Vital in Peace and War

Thu, 04 Apr 2013 01:59:10 +1100

Chuck Parnell explores how relative strength of civil society is key to successful political transitions.

Health Experts Warn Untreatable Tuberculosis Threatens World

Wed, 27 Mar 2013 10:50:44 +1100

Tuberculosis (TB) was declared nothing less than a world-wide health emergency by the World Health Organization 20 years ago. If you haven't heard much about the threat of that disease lately, does it mean modern medicine has it under control? Far from it.

'All of Africa is China's Friend' Says Xi Jinping During Tanzania Trip

Tue, 26 Mar 2013 00:30:02 +1100

Xi signs 16 trade agreements on first Africa visit while singer wife Peng Liyuan hailed as 'modern woman'.

China’s Xi Jinping to Visit Congo and Tanzania: Charm and Business Set New African Course

Sat, 23 Mar 2013 23:46:45 +1100

China new President Xi Jinping is to visit Tanzania, Congo and South Africa on his first official trip overseas.

Canada Cuts Direct Foreign Humanitarian Aid To China

Thu, 21 Mar 2013 20:18:29 +1100

As part of slashing $ 377-million international foreign aid, Ottawa government has decided to cut its direct humanitarian aid to Beijing by end of next year.

Policy shift needed to tap Africa's farm potential - World Bank

Tue, 05 Mar 2013 01:49:02 +1100

Africa's agricultural sector could become a $1 trillion (664 billion pounds) industry by 2030 if governments and the private sector radically rethink policies and support for farmers, a World Bank report said on Monday.

Canada To Deepen Trade Ties With Cameroon And Zambia

Mon, 04 Mar 2013 21:33:57 +1100

Canada is set to announce agreements Monday to deepen the trade relationships with Cameroon and Zambia.

Arsenal Chasing Duo In Preparation For Summer Spending Spree – Report

Tue, 26 Feb 2013 01:01:15 +1100

Arsene Wenger is preparing to spend up to £70 this summer, reports claim, with the Arsenal manager looking at purchasing Stoppila Sunzu and Yohan Cabaye.

British Sugar Giant Accused of Tax Avoidance

Sun, 10 Feb 2013 23:39:32 +1100

Charity ActionAid accuses Associated British Foods of siphoning money through tax havens to avoid paying tax in poverty-stricken Zambia.

Nigeria v Burkina Faso: Where to Watch Africa Cup of Nations Final Live and Preview

Sun, 10 Feb 2013 20:06:08 +1100

Nigeria face Burkina Faso in the Africa Cup of Nations final in Johannesburg, with Victor Moses remaining an injury concern.

Vedanta's Core Earnings Jump on Oil and Gas Boost

Thu, 31 Jan 2013 20:24:03 +1100

Vedanta Resources Plc reported a 31 percent rise in third-quarter core earnings, helped by a strong performance by Cairn India (CAIL.NS), its Indian oil and gas unit.

Vedanta Reports 31% Surge in Core Earnings on Oil and Gas Boost

Thu, 31 Jan 2013 19:06:33 +1100

Vedanta Resources Plc (VED.L) reported a 31 percent rise in third-quarter core earnings, helped by a strong performance by Cairn India (CAIL.NS), its Indian oil and gas unit.

Activists attack Credit Suisse branch, Glencore CEO's postbox

Sat, 26 Jan 2013 00:42:02 +1100

Activists protesting against the World Economic Forum in Davos have claimed responsibility for explosions that broke a window at a Zurich branch of Credit Suisse and blew up the postbox of the boss of commodity trader Glencore

The Lion's Fading Roar: Declining West African Lion Population Hints at Grim Future

Mon, 14 Jan 2013 22:23:34 +1100

Chandrashekar Srinivasan looks at the sad decline of the lion population in west and central Africa, and the worrying trends which suggest extinction is not far away.

Arsenal Transfer News: Zambian Star Confirms Date with Gunners

Fri, 21 Dec 2012 21:02:28 +1100

Arsenal closing in on Zambia defender Stoppila Sunzu

World AIDS Day: HIV Infections Drop by 50%, Says UNAIDS; 57% Decline in India [PHOTOS]

Sat, 01 Dec 2012 20:07:07 +1100

Today is World AIDS Day, and the good news is that the latest report by the Joint United Nations Programme on HIV/AIDS (UNAIDS) shows more than 50% reduction in the rate of new HIV infections in 25 low- and middle-income countries, more than half in Africa, the region most affected by HIV.

Stealing Africa: How Copper Industry Leaves Zambia in Poverty

Tue, 27 Nov 2012 04:38:45 +1100

Zambia is one of the world’s biggest producers of copper, yet is one of 20 poorest countries in the world.

Social Change and New Media in Africa [BLOG]

Fri, 02 Nov 2012 21:51:32 +1100

Cathal Gilbert looks at technologies being used by activists and discovers that many of most innovative ideas have come out of Africa.

Barclays suspends bid for Namibia's Bank Windhoek

Wed, 31 Oct 2012 02:35:02 +1100

Barclays Plc has temporarily suspended its bid for a stake in Namibia's Bank Windhoek until it completes a process to combine its African businesses with those of Absa Group , Barclays said on Tuesday.

Cure for Malaria: Scientists Identify Disease's Achilles' heel and Bring Hope to Millions

Fri, 26 Oct 2012 02:53:58 +1100

Scientists identify way of rapidly killing malarial parasite, which claims three million lives a year.

Premier League 2012/13: Southampton v Manchester United, Where to Watch Live, Preview, Formations and Teams

Sun, 02 Sep 2012 19:29:58 +1000

Manchester United will look to improve at Southampton after an unconvincing start to the season.

EPL 2012: Where to Watch Manchester United Live? Match Preview

Sun, 02 Sep 2012 06:07:21 +1000

Manchester United and Southampton will play their third match of the English Premier League on Sunday night after witnessing a disappointed start to the new season. The match between Manchester United and Southampton will start at 8:30 PM IST and you can watch live on ESPN.