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Gateway Communications own and manage the largest, most advanced pan-African telecommunications network. We specialise in providing secure, reliable, next-generation network solutions to a wide range of business sectors across Africa. We help improve the capabilities and success of your African business through improved communications. You’ll find that we offer greater flexibility in delivering the exact solution for your needs. From complex voice and data outsourcing to simple Internet requirements, we create a solution that meets them perfectly. Choose Gateway and you’ll only need to rely on one service provider for the whole continent. We have ofices in 14 African countries, ensuring you receive the highest standards of technical expertise and service locally, from start to finish. Get in touch with Gateway today and get the right connections for your business.

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Contents African business may 2009

14 CovER SToRy

39 Energy Will vested interests block nnpC reform?

Editorial 11 The singer or the song?

Cover story The G20 and Africa What is in it for us? 14 The them-and-us summit 16 What the G20 agreed on 18 Too little, too late 22 The real value of Africa’s wealth? 26 Africa’s great opportunity 28 Francis Fukuyama: Neo-liberalism is still best

Industry 30 Design: Birth of a new boom industry 32 The design Indaba Energy 39 Will vested interests block NNPC reform?

Special Report Telecoms in Africa 42 Internet revolution on the way 44 How fibre optic cables work 46 Esoko: The new info system for farmers 48 Zain gains ground in Kenya 52 Economy handsets enter the market 54 North Africa leads growth

74 Topic Why South Africa shut out the dalai Lama

Country focus 59 Senegal

Interview 70 Mozambique PM Luisa Diogo: We see opportunities

Topic 74 Why South Africa shut out the Dalai Lama

Commodities 76 China sustains copper price

Letter from East Africa 78 Public negligence and criminal neglect

Country Files 80 Malawi: Rise of an African star 81 Zambia: Copper demand falls 82 Mayotte: Saying ‘oui’ to France 83 Kenya-Uganda: At odds over island 84 Mauritius: Traffic snags economy

Reviews Books/Music 88 Comrades in arms 90 Cultural custodian