Seychelles Says Deflation At 3.5% In July

Consumer prices in Seychelles fell by 3.5 percent in July from last year, the decline slowing slightly from June's 3.6 percent, official data showed on Friday.

Mauritius July Inflation Rate Ticks Up To 1.8%

 Mauritius' inflation for the twelve months ending July 2010 inched up to 1.8 percent from 1.7 percent in June, the Central Statistics Office (CSO) said on Friday.

Botswana: June Inflation Little Changed At 7.7 Pct Yr/Yr

Botswana's inflation was at 7.7 percent year-on-year in June, little changed from 7.8 percent in May, the Central Statistics Office said last week

Ethiopia: June Inflation Dips To 7.3 Pct

 Ethiopia's year-on-year inflation rate slowed slightly to 7.3 percent in June from 7.4 percent in May, although food prices continued to rise, its statistics office said on Thursday.

Zimbabwe: Bid To Block BP Assets Sale Flops

The High Court has dismissed an application by a United Kingdom-based company -- Strauss Logistics limited -- to block the sale of shares and assets in BP Zimbabwe and Shell Zimbabwe.

East Africa: Canadian Oil Explorer Seeks To Raise More Funds For Ea Bl

Canadian oil firm Africa Oil Corporation, one of the biggest oil explorers in Kenya, is seeking additional financing through a private placement to boost its operations in East Africa.

Africa: 40 Top Companies Highlight Africa's Economic Awakening

Forty fast-growing African companies highlight the continent's economic awakening, according to a recent report by the Boston Consulting Group (BCG).