Friday, 18 December 2009
As we prepare to close the office over the festive season we would like to take this opportunity to thank both our sponsors and our readers for allowing us the privilege of such a successful inaugural year for the Africa - The Good News website.
MTN have provided the means for us to tell over 1000 Good News stories this year and in so doing have enabled us to start changing the narrative around Africa.
We would like to thank you, our readers, for your invaluable support - we look forward to bringing you more news and information on Africa in 2010.
Our offices will be closed from 18 December 2009 - 04 January 2010, in the meanwhile please see our last newsletter ( click here ) in which we recap the best stories of the year that has passed.
Wishing you a restful and happy festive season,
The ATGN Team
Economy back on track, Zimbabweans making merry at Christmas
Friday, 18 December 2009
Cleopatra Matimbe, 24, pushes her trolley slowly through a busy supermarket in central Harare, picking up groceries for Christmas. Now it's hard for her to remember that last year, she and most of Zimbabwe had no holiday celebration.
Zain Zambia subscriber base hits 3 mln
Friday, 18 December 2009
Zambia's largest mobile communication provider, Zain, increased its subscriber base by about 11 percent to 3 million in 2009 after investing over $50 million in its network, the company said on Thursday.
IMF announces 3-yr, $100 mln aid deal for Mauritania
Friday, 18 December 2009
The International Monetary Fund said on Thursday it would give Mauritania at least $100 million in financial aid over the next three years, adding to signs of support from donors who froze aid after a 2008 coup.
Monument lifted from Cleopatra's underwater city
Friday, 18 December 2009
Archaeologists on Thursday hoisted a 9-ton temple pylon from the waters of the Mediterranean that was part of the palace complex of the fabled Cleopatra before it became submerged for centuries in the harbour of Alexandria.
WHO: Increased funds show results in malaria battle
Thursday, 17 December 2009
Increased funding is starting to pay off in the battle against malaria but prevention and treatment must be increased to try to halt the killer disease, the World Health Organisation said on Tuesday.
Nigeria sets up committees in bid to pacify Delta region
Thursday, 17 December 2009
Nigerian authorities announced Wednesday the creation of five committees that will address oil, environmental and disarmament issues, following an amnesty in the southern Niger Delta.
Economy back on track, Zimbabweans making merry at Christmas
Outlook of African business leaders positive for 2010
Egypt puts archives on web to boost Arabic content
Zain Zambia subscriber base hits 3 mln
Uganda funding for road transport development approved
Inter-state rail link to get finances