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380 million cell-phone users on the continent in 2008 ! That’s almost one African out of three. That was the conclusion of a market survey by WCIS. Despite the crisis the number of mobile phones rose by 35% last year. 12 out of the 20 fastest growing markets were in Africa, including countries such as Gabon and South Africa. Nigeria is still the continent’s principal market with 60 million subscribors. Growth figures that will no doubt boost competition between major operators such as ZAIN, ORANGE and MTN.

Ecobank is prospecting the carbon market in Ghana. The pan-African bank, in partnership with the World Bank and the Institute of Finance and Development, is examining the possibilities offered by the Clean Development Mechanism. The CDM enables the less polluting nations to sell their CO2 emissions rights to the more developed nations while investing in clean technology. 

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Welcome to this new edition of Business Africa, your appointment with a continent on the move.

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Welcome to this new edition of Business Africa, your appointment with a continent on the move. My guest is Comedian from Niger, Mamane