SOUTHSCAN INDEX 2003
Vol.18
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v18/01 10 Jan 03
Unita faces major transformation challenge
v18/03 7 Feb 03
Election preparations begin
v18/05 7 Mar 03
No high hopes for donors' conference as government holds back on reform
v18/07 4 Apr 03
Behind peace celebrations atmosphere is poisoned
v18/08 18 Apr 03
EU and US come at donor conference from different sides
v18/09 2 May 03
$300m profit cited in ' gate'
Autopsy sought after top Unita official dies in US
v18/10 16 May 03
MPLA runs into trouble with Church over Cabinda
v18/12 13 June 03
Dos Santos' Swiss visit puts focus on Luanda elite
Nitistas' seek further rehabilitation
Top rebel leaders 'surrender'
Unita and MPLA begin making leadership changes
v18/13 27 June 03
Samakuva emerges as Savimbi's successor
v18/17 22 Aug 03
Oil diagnostic slams Sonangol and central bank
v18/18 5 Sept 03
Dos Santos still trying to repatriate Swiss 'savings'
v18/19 19 Sept 03
Unita believes elections are two years down the road
v18/20 3 Oct 03
Arms dealer's diplomatic immunity may turn off donors 9,
Army pursues military solution in Cabinda 12,
v18/21 17 Oct 03
New Cabinda liberation group seeks negotiations
v18/23 14 Nov 03
Pressure for democratic change may emerge from Cabinda
v18/25 12 Dec 03
Dos Santos MPLA re-election was 'historic mistake'
World Bank and Soros add to pressure for transparency
v18/06 21 Mar 03
US-funded centre is part of anti-terror war
v18/14 11 July 03
Mogae denies role in deportation of Malawi suspects
v18/18 5 Sept 03
US to combat AIDS in military
v18/20 3 Oct 03
Electrified fence raises tensions with Harare 22,
v18/01 10 Jan 03
Fighting in the east raises concerns for peace agreement
MLC official accused of money-laundering
Thirty death sentences at Kabila trial
v18/02 24 Jan 02
Angolan force to quell fighting in north-east
Kinshasa says proxy militias are being built up in east
World Bank and IMF visit the rebel zones
v18/03 7 Feb 03
Countdown begins to transition government, but situation stays volatile
Danger of Rwanda-Uganda clash as rebel loyalties shift
Private military companies seek a way into peace-keeping operation
v18/05 7 Mar 03
Relations with IMF chill after finance minister resigns
v18/06 21 Mar 03
Coup weakens main DRC guerrilla force in shifting situation
Deaths in key diamond sector cause political outcry
South Africans to send troops
v18/07 4 Apr 03
Belgian senate plays down local companies' role
Dialogue ends with more questions than answers
German power giant prepares to invest
Kampala and Kinshasa in Ituri pact - Rwandans excluded
v18/08 18 Apr 03
Kabila sworn in but problems loom, warns former PM
v18/09 2 May 03
Belgian military will aid future unified army
Debt write-off waits for transitional government
Fragile progress on road to transitional government
v18/10 16 May 03
France offers to send troops to Ituri as a holding operation
Turmoil follows announcement of Kabila's vice-presidents
v18/11 30 May 03
Colombian drug cartels 'tried to invest'
First suspected SARS cases in Kinshasa
Formation of transitional government delayed
France to lead EU peacekeeping force
IMF confirms that debt relief is likely
v18/12 13 June 03
Fighting between European force and militias 'unlikely'
South Africa deploys peacekeepers
v18/13 27 June 03
Military command structure is the sticking point
Scepticism mounts about the political will of the parties
UN agrees on expanded peace force as SA boosts French in Bunia
v18/15 25 July 03
All sides finally pledge loyalty to new government
v18/16 8 Aug 03
Agreement on division of military regions
v18/18 5 Sept 03
Confusion in key mines and oil ministry
Despite progress cohesion of new government is under strain
Mobutu's civil guard boss in custody in Brussels
v18/19 19 Sept 03
UN Ituri force still needs testing as militias shift ground
v18/20 3 Oct 03
Main civilian party takes moderate line 13,
v18/22 31 Oct 03
Former enemies begin electioneering
Former enemies seek to normalise relations as stability grows
Rwanda seeks Mai-Mai allance
Some success in curbing crime wave in Kinshasa
v18/23 14 Nov 03
Belgians aim to form Congolese brigade for Bunia
Mobutu veteran Kengo returns home, backs transition
Would-be gold mining giant plans return to Ituri
v18/24 28 Nov 03
Despite scares stability maintained
Extra billion dollars sought for former rebel territories
Minerals revival is led by big surge in diamond revenues
v18/25 12 Dec 03
Kabila is named in Japanese sect laundering scam
v18/01 10 Jan 03
EU seeks middle way with US on disease list and treatment drugs
v18/02 24 Jan 02
SA presses for UN solution on Iraq
Splits grow in EU over Zimbabwe smart sanctions
v18/03 7 Feb 03
EU's Zimbabwe sanctions put Africa summit in peril
Wide differences between black and white Americans on Africa policy
v18/04 21 Feb 03
France emerges ahead on Zimbabwe issue after summit
Israel security team on 'very important' visit
Pressure mounts at UN on Africans to vote with US
v18/06 21 Mar 03
Fears grow across the region about aftermath of Iraq war
v18/08 18 Apr 03
South-South links may develop in wake of Iraq war
v18/10 16 May 03
Archives locked amid fears of apartheid reparations
v18/13 27 June 03
Malawi finds the downside of co-operation with Bush
v18/15 25 July 03
After Iraq SA gingerly enters Iranian minefield
Disagreements with US brushed off
v18/17 22 Aug 03
Masekela is new US envoy
v18/18 5 Sept 03
Cleary re-emerges in Iraq
v18/19 19 Sept 03
Cancun talks failure opens way for critique of ANC's tariff policy
v18/20 3 Oct 03
US Africa envoy to leave ahead of policy re-think 26,
v18/21 17 Oct 03
Report claims 'scores' of SA mercenaries in Iraq
v18/22 31 Oct 03
EU sets out flexible approach to governance
Global Fund sets its sights on EU development aid
v18/24 28 Nov 03
Successful French visit avoids the problem areas
v18/14 11 July 03
German firm to appeal against bribery sentence
v18/04 21 Feb 03
Polarisation over third term threatens stability
v18/06 21 Mar 03
Date set for 2004 elections
v18/11 30 May 03
Refugee influx angers Malawians
v18/13 27 June 03
Muslims riot over al Qaeda deportees, ethnic tensions rise
v18/20 3 Oct 03
Half of professionals could die of AIDS by 2005 7,
v18/21 17 Oct 03
v18/09 2 May 03
Prosecution ahead in another high profile killing
v18/20 3 Oct 03
Judge says 'untouchables' let Cardoso killer escape
v18/23 14 Nov 03
Brazil to build drugs plant
v18/24 28 Nov 03
Local elections fail to shift status quo, voters stay away
v18/25 12 Dec 03
Polls show Renamo 'can be alternative government'
v18/16 8 Aug 03
Call for resumption of Caprivi treason trial
v18/22 31 Oct 03
Caprivi secession trial could reopen Barotseland issue
v18/23 14 Nov 03
Farmworkers focus attention on land issue
v18/01 10 Jan 03
Swaziland, Botswana now have highest HIV rate
v18/02 24 Jan 02
SADC chief concerned over US-SACU trade deal
US fundamentalism creeps in as UN calls for more AIDS and famine funds
v18/03 7 Feb 03
AU peace mission to Burundi described as 'unique'
AU to set up security council to deal with conflict
Mbeki cites oil rise fears in opposition to Iraq war
v18/04 21 Feb 03
Iraq humanitarian crisis may deflect aid for Africa
Peace prize needed to encourage warring parties
v18/05 7 Mar 03
Buyoya resists hand-over of Burundi presidency to Hutu leader
v18/06 21 Mar 03
Burundi peace operation to take three years
Growing evidence of corruption in Mauritius
v18/07 4 Apr 03
Brazil to build AIDS generics plants as SA company lags
Uganda oil find company faces uncertainty in Kinshasa
v18/09 2 May 03
New president inaugurated, but risks remain
v18/10 16 May 03
Dire warning about SARS
East Africa think-tank wants regional bloc shake-out
v18/11 30 May 03
Congo rebels seek safe haven in Zambia
v18/12 13 June 03
Botswana top of anti-corruption survey
Uganda sets about revamping its forces
v18/14 11 July 03
AU summit focuses on Burundi but president stays away
Burundi fighting explodes as AU summit reviews its first peace intervention
v18/15 25 July 03
Bush is offered Entebbe airport for regional base
Sao Tomé success gives a necessary boost to AU
Stronger AU force seen as way to end Burundi fighting
v18/16 8 Aug 03
East African bloc cash crisis
Kenyan president in SA talks on terror, trade
Mbeki to witness changeover in Liberia
More soldiers for Ethiopia
SADC discusses common defence policy
Wide-ranging US-Sacu free trade deal sought
v18/17 22 Aug 03
Government and rebels clash in Burundi
v18/18 5 Sept 03
12% GNP loss through AIDS
Frelimo model chosen in Uganda's democracy move
Land reform rallying call avoids issue of new elite
SA forces to remain in Burundi
US slams SADC call on Zimbabwe sanctions
WTO pharma deal opens the way for foreign companies
v18/19 19 Sept 03
Critical moment as Burundi talks break down
Few Burundi rebels arrive for cantonment
Zuma describes 'paradigm shift' in regional policy
v18/20 3 Oct 03
Cellphone expansion in DRC marks SA's investment boom 15,
Food aid fails as fears of Iraq diversion mount 1,
SA's AIDS treatment roll-out leaves aside factor of selection 4,
v18/21 17 Oct 03
Boom in cannabis production expected in
Burundi parties sign peace deal
EU agrees to finance African rapid intervention force
EU, ACP threaten sanctions against recruiters of child soldiers
SADC cohesion under threat from differential EU-ACP trade deals
Zimbabwe's white farmers seek space in Zambia, Mozambique
v18/22 31 Oct 03
Pressure off conflict diamonds regime as wars wind down
SA's black business explores the Congo market
v18/23 14 Nov 03
Poor record on ending money laundering
v18/24 28 Nov 03
SA's conventional diplomacy weakens peer review idea
Scene set for final battle with Burundi rebel force
v18/25 12 Dec 03
SA seeks UN support for Burundi peace mission
Tensions after Ugandan army returns from war
v18/02 24 Jan 02
Telkom shows up contradictions in empowerment policy
v18/03 7 Feb 03
Bush's AIDS surprise makes 'no difference to SA's equation'
v18/04 21 Feb 03
Child sex trade grows in SA
Demise of rural paramilitary will increase farmers' fears
v18/06 21 Mar 03
Policy agreed on black business empowerment
v18/08 18 Apr 03
Farmers fear even as Zimbabwe's land reform crumbles
v18/09 2 May 03
Drugs price drop 'must be extended to private sector'
Winnie Mandela fraud puts ANC on the spot
v18/11 30 May 03
Quarter million murdered in ten years
Sharp rise in HIV infection
v18/14 11 July 03
New 'truth commission' will uncover role of apartheid chiefs
SA bribery allegations
v18/15 25 July 03
Long-term collapse forecast unless AIDS damage to human capital is averted
Population expected to drop by 26 percent by 2050
v18/16 8 Aug 03
Government seems shifted by AIDS conference anger
v18/17 22 Aug 03
Government prepares for AIDS treatment roll-out
v18/18 5 Sept 03
Poverty alleviation failing
v18/20 3 Oct 03
Antagonism mounts to Zimbabwe refugees 21,
Farm killings report raises fear of land invasions 25,
v18/21 17 Oct 03
Opposition mounts to HIV ban on peace mission soldiers
Pharma firms prevented generic licensing
v18/22 31 Oct 03
Global Fund ready despite uncertainty on treatment roll-out
Peak for AIDS has been reached says report
v18/25 12 Dec 03
Companies prepare for heavy HIV treatment costs
Mbeki makes black empowerment key theme
v18/04 21 Feb 03
Neo-liberal Gear plan made resilient economy - Mbeki
v18/05 7 Mar 03
Windfall expected from amnesty on illicit deposits abroad
v18/07 4 Apr 03
Black empowerment will come with a global price tag
v18/08 18 Apr 03
Problem issues kept off agenda at delayed jobs summit
v18/12 13 June 03
Bond issue success as emerging markets return
Mbeki changes gear and praises Keynes
v18/16 8 Aug 03
No change in jobs situation
Oppenheimer plan reveals divisions in empowerment policy
v18/17 22 Aug 03
Arms deal called 'most transparent'
v18/21 17 Oct 03
Underclass emerges as theme for black managers
v18/22 31 Oct 03
Finance charter plans large boost to black ownership
v18/23 14 Nov 03
Budget seeks to close gap between rich and poor
v18/01 10 Jan 03
Back from the brink as ANC and IFP agree to talk
Predictable ANC congress avoids unity issue
v18/02 24 Jan 02
NNP sees hopes for national status crash in corruption scandal
v18/04 21 Feb 03
Ahead of growth summit Mbeki announces large-scale intervention to create jobs, skills
v18/07 4 Apr 03
Fresh political landscape after floor crossings
v18/10 16 May 03
Jobs bloodbath' faces unions with loss of influence
v18/12 13 June 03
Basson acquitted, seeks reinstatement in military
v18/15 25 July 03
Communists meet former white union
v18/17 22 Aug 03
Damage limitation as Zuma faces corruption probe
Mbeki's peace force offers reveal faultlines in regional policy
v18/18 5 Sept 03
US took a hand in SA reparations objections
Women's League gets new leadership
v18/19 19 Sept 03
DA and IFP hold joint meetings in moves to possible alliance
Defence cutbacks 'hit morale' in SANDF
International fall-out anticipated over Zuma arms affair
v18/21 17 Oct 03
Bram Fischer finally reinstated by law peers
Zuma affair inquiry widens its circle
v18/22 31 Oct 03
Reparations cases may reopen macro-economic debate
v18/23 14 Nov 03
Spy inquiry may be tail end of divisions over Operation Vula
v18/24 28 Nov 03
Election survey results set to confirm ANC on current course
Yet more SANDF generals
v18/25 12 Dec 03
Review - a year in which the ANC finally gained focus
Spy claims fail but Zuma regroups with Left allies
v18/16 8 Aug 03
Border blockade planned
v18/17 22 Aug 03
SADC summit discusses protests
v18/01 10 Jan 03
GM food issue sparks US threat to EU
v18/03 7 Feb 03
Interpol asked to help arrest Congo businessman
v18/04 21 Feb 03
Precedent set as Chiluba's immunity is lifted
v18/05 7 Mar 03
Zimbabwean white farmers will not be settled says Mwanawasa
v18/06 21 Mar 03
Opposition leaders manoeuvre to take over presidency
v18/07 4 Apr 03
Mwanawasa changes tune on privatisation and IMF pays up
v18/08 18 Apr 03
Oil contract shows up corruption and incompetence in high places
White Zimbabwean farmers threatened with arrest
v18/09 2 May 03
Controversy over fuel supply deal spreads
v18/10 16 May 03
Dispute over award of AIDS treatment drug contract
v18/11 30 May 03
Vice president fired, evangelist takes over
v18/12 13 June 03
Border tensions stop triangular trade plan
v18/16 8 Aug 03
Mwanawasa takes gamble on securing Chiluba's conviction
v18/22 31 Oct 03
Maize exports start to other SADC countries
v18/01 10 Jan 03
Internal Zanu fighting hots up as top position opens
Mugabe installs governors to rule over MDC mayors
Pressure is on Mugabe and Tsvangirai to meet in 'Anglo-SA' plan
v18/02 24 Jan 02
Harare again seeks payment from Kinshasa
High tension inside Zanu as succession 'plot' rumbles on
MDC, facing growing disillusion, lashes out at SA and Nigeria
v18/03 7 Feb 03
Mugabe's caught between three Zanu blocs
v18/04 21 Feb 03
Post-Mugabe deal may bring more instability
v18/05 7 Mar 03
Government avoids crisis discussions in SA
Judge's arrest blows up in SA after judiciary protest
v18/06 21 Mar 03
Mugabe threatens to use army to crush civil unrest
v18/07 4 Apr 03
MDC may split over Tsvangirai's vacillation on mass action
v18/08 18 Apr 03
Opposition to Mugabe shifts from land to rights issues
v18/09 2 May 03
Angola cools on rescue plan
Opening gambits played in move to transitional regime
v18/10 16 May 03
Zanu obstruction forces region's talks initiative into sands
v18/11 30 May 03
Make or break for Mugabe as week of demonstrations looms
Short and long term views of post-crisis economic recovery
v18/12 13 June 03
MDC protests are deflated and attention turns again to talks
Threat to companies may fall through
v18/13 27 June 03
Mugabe seeks oil lifeline from Libya again
Resignation is the dominant mood despite US pressure
v18/14 11 July 03
Business crisis rooted in Zanu-PF's indigenisation scam
Zanu seeks to sideline Tsvangirai, focuses on his lieutenants
v18/15 25 July 03
Thaw in relations between government and opposition
v18/16 8 Aug 03
Civil society takes on crisis
Currency crashes further
Mugabe likely to yield to Nkomo and then Makoni
NNP leader seeks release of ex-agents
v18/17 22 Aug 03
Emergency budget pays off state employees
Moyo leads move to keep Mugabe in office
v18/18 5 Sept 03
MDC wins heavily in towns, Zanu keeps rural hold
Out of control youth militia will be post-settlement legacy
v18/19 19 Sept 03
Tired' Mugabe says events are out of his hands;
v18/20 3 Oct 03
Zanu elite bows to Mnangagwa as he edges ahead 18,
v18/21 17 Oct 03
EU glosses over sanctions, Commonwealth holds to exclusion
v18/22 31 Oct 03
More expelled farmers head for Zambia
v18/23 14 Nov 03
Political confusion grows as Mugabe prepares for cabinet reshuffle
Threat by farm settlers
v18/25 12 Dec 03
Infighting at Zanu conference may make Mugabe hang on
Rescue sought in the East