Latest from Gretchen Wilson

• Mar 3, 2009

  Food processes slow down Tanzania

  In Tanzania, 80% of the population works in agriculture. But high global food prices aren't exactly helping Tanzanians. Many are still poor because much of their home-grown food goes to waste. Gretchen Wilson reports.

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• Feb 27, 2009

  African art that’s Made in China

  African craft artists pump about $300 million into the economy. But the locals are finding it tougher to compete with factories in China making replicas of their crafts. Gretchen Wilson explores how this is a form of identity theft.

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• Jan 15, 2009

  Translation software opens up doors

  For people living in developing countries, it can be difficult learning how to use technology when the language can't be understood. But with new translation software becoming available, a whole new world of technology is opening up. Gretchen Wilson reports.

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• Nov 12, 2008

  Financial crisis ripples through Africa

  While Africa is not feeling the effects of the financial crisis the same way as many other countries, it's still bracing itself for ripple effects such as cooled global demand. Gretchen Wilson reports.

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• Sep 25, 2008

  South African economy feels jitters too

  The African National Congress has run South Africa since the first democratic elections in 1994. But a power struggle among ANC leaders is shaking the nation's economy. Gretchen Wilson reports from Johannesburg.

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• Sep 11, 2008

  Nigeria’s efforts at peace in oil sector

  Determined to quell militant violence in the oil-rich but impoverished Niger Delta, the Nigerian government has set up peace talks and established a ministry for the region. Gretchen Wilson explains.

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• Sep 5, 2008

  Angolans vote for first time in 16 years

  Today's election in Angola is significant worldwide because the African nation — in peace after a decades-long war — has major stores of oil, gems and metals. Gretchen Wilson reports.

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• Aug 29, 2008

  S. Africa debates control of elephants

  Inside South Africa's nature reserves, herds of elephants are growing. So the government's come up with a new plan — with an eye toward the bottom line. Gretchen Wilson reports.

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• Aug 21, 2008

  A world of opportunity for South Africa

  South Africa is busy building up its infrastructure in preparation for the 2010 World Cup. The tournament will pump about $3 billion into the economy and create about 200,000 jobs. Gretchen Wilson has more.

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• Jul 18, 2008

  From shanty town to shopping mall

  In South Africa, a part of town infamous for its politics and activism is being transformed into a retail mecca — and residents are buying it up. Gretchen Wilson reports.

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