As the rest of Africa ponders how to feed its inhabitants in the next few years, Zambia’s finance minister Ng’andu Magande tells Charlie Corbett that there is no food crisis in his country – but there are other obstacles to future prosperity.

A stable economy and growing middle class is attracting international banks to Zambia. However, the greatest reward will come to whoever taps into the country’s 10 million unbanked inhabitants. Gill Baker reports.

The current Zambian case not withstanding, most distressed debt traders form a valuable part of the financial system.

The Banker heralds the world’s best central bank governors who have stuck to their guns when under fire, whether it be encouraging diversification, controlling inflation or fighting off the governmental propensity for meddling.

With the election passed, and the incumbent President Levy Mwanawasa re-elected, Zambia eyes a possible international bond debut. James Eedes reports.

While Gulf banks enjoy strong results, banks in non-oil countries have seen a drop in their profits. Stephen Timewell reports.

It is a wonder that Zambia’s banks survive, let alone make money, in a country where running costs are high, reports Gill Baker .