Africa Business Report

Page last updated at 18:20 GMT, Thursday, 18 March 2010

Farmers cut into acacia trees, leaving a wound which seeps gum arabic
Sudan's arabic gum industry, the biggest in the world, looks to expand despite problems in the sector.

The departure of western investors from copper mining during the recession saw Chinese investors move into Zambia.
Lagos is the financial heart of Nigeria - and its ambitious expansion plans include a new city within a city.
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Africa Business Report
Our monthly look at business trends in Africa
Presenter: Komla Dumor
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