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AFRICAN ECONOMY

SA at forefront of intra-Africa investment

South Africa has been at the forefront of growth in intra-African trade and broader emerging market investment during 2012, with intra-African investment showing a 33% compound growth rate, advisory firm Ernst & Young’s latest Africa...

By: Idéle Esterhuizen

06 May 13

AIR SERVICES

SAA views tie-up with Etihad as ‘platform’ for route rethink

National carrier South African Airways (SAA) indicated on Monday that the codeshare agreement signed with Etihad Airways, of the United Arab Emirates (UAE), formed part of its yet-to-be-announced long-term turnaround strategy by creating the...

By: Terence Creamer

06 May 13

Engineering & Manufacturing

Fair adds substance to National Development Plan – organiser

The South African Industry and Technology Fair (Indutec) is actualising government policies and providing traction through adding real substance to the National Development Plan (NDP) 2030, the Manufacturing Competitiveness Enhancement Programme...

By: Ilan Solomons

03 May 13

Environmental law

Legalised rhino horn trade to curb poaching – SAHGCA

The demand for rhino horn in the international market is increasing, which speaks to the need for its trade to be legalised, says South African Hunters and Game Conservation Association (SAHGCA) manager for hunting and conservation, Dr Herman Els....

By: Yolandi Booyens

03 May 13

SHIPPING

Egypt to raise fees for ships passing through Suez Canal

Egypt will raise the fees paid by ships passing through the Suez Canal on Wednesday in an effort to boost revenue as the economy struggles to head off a currency crisis. The strategic waterway is one of the main sources of foreign currency,...

By: Reuters

30 Apr 13

OIL

Brent holds under $104, heads for worst month since May 2012

Brent crude steadied under $104 a barrel on Tuesday, holding on to most of its gains from the previous session as investors remained cautiously optimistic that further global stimulus measures would boost oil demand. But prices were headed for...

By: Reuters

30 Apr 13

Voith Turbo

Company Announcement: Moving Millions of Commuters Efficiently and Reliably Every Day

With the slogan "Efficiency for Public Transport", Voith is presenting efficient drive components and solutions for city buses and rail vehicles at the 2013 UITP World Congress in Geneva

By: Creamer Media Reporter

26 Apr 13

AIRPORT CITIES

Africa’s airport operators, govts must collaborate to enable econ growth

To drive economic growth and competitiveness in Africa, there was an urgent need for the continent’s airport operators and governments to collaborate, Airports Company South Africa acting MD Bongani Maseko has said. “The benefit we have, is...

By: Idéle Esterhuizen

26 Apr 13

Sugar Growers, Millers and Refiners

Cheaper imports affect supply and demand in South African sugar industry

The South African Sugar Association (Sasa) reports that the local sugar industry is suffering, owing to imports from countries such as Brazil, which means that local consumption of South African-produced sugar is likely to be less than what the...

By: Anine Vermeulen

26 Apr 13

Engineering & Manufacturing

Company moves to larger premises, introduces new range

Air Compressor company Artic Driers International has moved to larger premises at Apex, south of Benoni, on the East Rand, to accommodate the expansion of its stockholding and the growth of its air-dryer hiring fleet.

By: Ilan Solomons

26 Apr 13

TRADE

Economic relationship between SA and India blossoming

Bilateral trade between South Africa and India increased by 135% between 2007/2008 and 2011/2012, while Indian companies have invested $328.25-million in this country over the past five years. So reported Overseas Indian Facilitation Centre CEO...

By: Keith Campbell

25 Apr 13

TELECOMS

India's Bharti Airtel in deal to buy rival Ugandan phone company

Bharti Airtel, the world's fourth largest mobile phone operator, said it had signed an agreement to buy rival Warid Telecom Uganda, in a move that will increase its customer base in the country by 60%. The deal with Warid, the No 3 mobile phone...

By: Reuters

23 Apr 13

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