South Africa's anti-foreigner violence may deter investors already concerned about its politics and economy, but the rest of Africa is attracting growing flows and is seen as almost immune to a Western recession. (Reuters)

Transport quality in sub-Saharan Africa is weak and trucks are not utilised to their full potential, according to a new study. This pushes up the costs of transport and raises consumer prices, while hurting the competitiveness of landlocked countries.

Tax cuts and export bans are not a sustainable strategy against rising food prices in Africa and could instead hinder the fight against poverty, say delegates at a West African regional summit. (Reuters)

Private equity funds in Africa are soaring, the Organisation for Economic Co-Operation and Development (OECD) said on Tuesday, describing the development as the "African investment story to watch". (Reuters)

For four consecutive years, Africa has experienced record economic growth. Overall in 2007 the continent registered 5.7 per cent GDP growth and a per capita increase of 3.7 per cent. Indications are that growth will only accelerate in 2008 and remain buoyant in 2009. (OECD)

Though painful for consumers, soaring oil prices - along with increasing grain and metal prices - are not universally bad news. (BBC)