Zambians go to the polls to elect a new president and national assembly on 11 August. For many it is the country’s economy which is key. …read more From:: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-36988158       

Farmers in Ghana struggle to survive as fruit flies damage their crops. …read more From:: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-37059151       

The cost of hosting the Rio 2016 Olympics is small compared to the seriousness of Brazil’s financial problems, but the benefits remain unclear. …read more From:: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-36979065       

With two teams competing in the Rio Games 2016, basketball is growing in popularity on the African continent. …read more From:: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-37059149       

In Tanzania the government has banned sugar imports to protect the country’s own sugar growers, but many food and drinks firms say this is affecting their production and profits. …read more From:: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-36988157       

Kenyan banks are using information about borrowers collected by companies in other industries. …read more From:: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-37059147       

After the UK’s Brexit vote, RBS boss Ross McEwan says that big firms are “stepping back” from investment decisions. …read more From:: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-36988153       

Cotton spinning has returned to the UK for the first time in more than 30 years. …read more From:: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-37060454       

Defying tradition and expectations, Patricia Christabele flies small planes to Indonesia’s remote and stunning islands, and loves it. …read more From:: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-36983224       

Daknash Ganasen reveals why being a port master in Singapore is his dream job. …read more From:: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-37023282