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20 August 2012 Last updated at 09:49

Africa-China textile tensions Tensions have erupted between China and Africa over the price of Chinese textiles. Watch

Luxury cars sell in Angola Luxury cars are selling fast in Luanda, the capital of Angola. Watch

Angola: Land of opportunity? What is it like for young entrepreneurs in Angola? Watch

Kenyan private security grows Insecurity in the East African region has led to a boom in Kenya's private security industry. Watch

Out of Africa Kenya wants to be an outsourcing destination

New tech transforms schools Watch

A new mobile phone app in Kenya makes sure reports, exam results and other school communications get delivered straight to parents and guardians.

Features & Analysis

Transforming lives

A host of new apps promises to boost development and business
Feeding Africa

Women in agriculture do much of the work
Trade super highway

How Mozambique is gambling on a huge rail transport and infrastructure project
Defence spending boom

Billions of African dollars are being poured into armour and equipment