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Africa: A Good Bet for Foreign Investment?

June 5, 2008 · Filed Under International Investing · Comment 
“I cannot forecast to you the action of Russia. It is a riddle, wrapped in a mystery, inside an enigma; but perhaps there is a key. That key is Russian national interest.” — Winston Churchill in 1939 Blogger’s note: Tom Bulford, editor of Penny Sleuth UK, may begin his article with a quote about [...]

Commodities Trading: Food riots and cash crops

April 23, 2008 · Filed Under Gold and Resources · Comment 
“What has sparked such energy from bureaucrats better known for their plodding nature? Nothing sets a fire under such folks like a good food riot.” — Adam Lass by Adam Lass Baltimore – (TFN): Brick-throwing crowds have been reported in Egypt, Cameroon, Cote d’Ivoire, Senegal and Ethiopia. But these are not [...]

Foreign Investment: The showdown for Africa begins

April 18, 2008 · Filed Under International Investing · Comment 
“Africa is malnourished, politically impotent, overrun with disease, and teeming with warlords, so it’s no surprise the typical life expectancy is 20%-30% below the global average. Despite such a daunting outlook, Africa will be the most hotly contested battleground for the two of the world’s most influential powers over [...]