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Edition of 1 December 2009 # 202

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IN THIS ISSUE

1. Business: China Expanding Business in Africa
2. Business: Get Your Slice of Africa
3. Business: Investing in Namibia
4. Business: Investing in South America
5. Business: New Constitution for Kenya
6. Business: One of the Benefits of Gold Price-More Jobs
7. Education: Learning English
8. Education & Travel: Oregon Natural Resources
9. Education: Princeton University Library Digital Collections


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1. Business: China Expanding Business in Africa
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China is set to expand its economic presence in Africa at a two-day summit in the Egyptian resort town of Sharm el-Sheikh that starts Sunday. China is expected to increase its assistance to Africa and reduce or cancel some countries' debts, according to a draft copy of an agreement that will be signed at the end of the summit, Egyptian official news agency MENA reported. To read the full report, go to our NEWS DESK link.

Editor's Note: Read also the report from the BBC in London.

 

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2. Business: Get Your Slice of Africa
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China is leading the pack in the 21st century 'scramble for Africa' but anybody who thinks Beijing has the continent sewn up need only glance at the passport of Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da S