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This week: What US whistleblower laws mean for European firms -- How insulated is Norway from Europe's economic woes? -- German managers rediscover Africa -- Weak euro hits African importers
Washington's new rules for corporate whistleblowers could expose thousands of European firms to US fraud and corruption laws. Insiders are being promised millions of dollars in rewards for information leading to successful prosecutions.
The European debt crisis has seen many governments cut public spending and slash jobs as they struggle to contain debt. But it's a different story in Norway, where unemployment is low and the national currency remains stable - for now at least.
The soccer World Cup showed the world that South Africa is capable of organizing a major event, and increased Europeans' interest in the continent as a whole. Now German managers are planning to increase investment in the region.
The depreciation of the European common currency has hit importing firms hard - especially small African retailers serving expatriate communities with limited financial resources.
