IDC plans to invest R15bn in rest of Africa over five years July 6, 2009 Business Report By Mzwandile Jacks The Industrial Development Corporation (IDC) had set aside R15 billion to invest in new and existing projects in the rest of the continent over the next five years, the state-owned financier said at the weekend. Gert Gouws, the IDC’s chief financial officer, told Business Report... 

Britain, France sign accord on immigration controls Mon Jul 6, 2009 11:36pm IST  var csvSymbolIds = ""; var quoteLink = ""; EVIAN, France (Reuters) – France and Britain signed an accord on Monday under which London will pay more towards tougher controls on illegal immigrants crossing from northern France. French authorities estimate that almost 2,000 illegal immigrants are gathered ... 

Ethiopian govt, rebels both claim victory in clash Associated Press 2009-07-06 10:53 PM The Ethiopian government and a rebel group have both claimed victory after weekend clashes in the east of the country. There was no way to verify either side’s claims because of severe restrictions on reporting from the region. Ethiopian Communications Minister Bereket Simon said Monday the government...