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Ericsson, Swedish Ministry and business partner to accelerate African ICT development Restricted

Fredrik Jejdling The Swedish Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Business Sweden - Swedish Trade and Invest Council, and communications group Ericsson on Thursday partnered to drive the development of information and communications technology (ICT) in sub-Saharan...
04 Apr 13
 
 
INVESTMENT

CNMC mulls R14bn SA investment Restricted

Chinese State-owned China Nonferrous Metal Mining Company (CNMC) could invest at least R14-billion in South Africa in the next two to three years, creating more than 13 000 jobs, president and GM Luo Tao divulged in an interview following the...
02 Apr 13
 
 
Waste Management

Tanzanian event aims to improve organisational use of water in East Africa Restricted

To help organisations reduce their water footprints by implementing methods of recycling wastewater and, in return, create a sustainable future for themselves and the environment, multifaceted media, corporate marketing and information company...
 
 
FINANCE

Brics reach deal on development bank Restricted

The BRICS grouping of emerging powers on Tuesday reached a deal to establish a development bank that would rival Western-backed institutions, South Africa's finance minister told AFP. "It's done," minister Pravin Gordhan said after meeting with...
26 Mar 13
 
 
TRADE

China's Xi hopes to strengthen ties with Africa on first trip Restricted

China's new President Xi Jinping pledged on Monday to strengthen his nation's ties with Africa during his first trip to the continent. Addressing the Tanzanian parliament during the new leader's first official tour abroad, Xi said China's trade...
25 Mar 13
 
 
RENEWABLE ENERGY POLICY

Africa needs $40bn/y to meet future power demand – report Video Available Restricted

New Partnership for Africa Professor Mosad Elmissiry It is estimated that at least $40-billion a year is required to meet future demand in the African power sector, compared with current yearly investment of less than one-quarter this amount, New Partnership for Africa’s Development energy...
18 Mar 13
 
 
AUTO INDUSTRY

Metair targets Africa, seeks stable labour environment in 2013 Restricted

Vehicle component manufacturer Metair had the ambition to expand its battery distribution footprint in Africa significantly and would try to advance this dream in 2013 already, said MD Theo Loock on Monday. Speaking at the company’s annual...
18 Mar 13
 
 
IIR South Africa BV

Company Announcement: Gas Week 2013 PDF Available Restricted

Awakening the Sleeping Gas Giants of Africa
 
 
ICT

Seacom cloud computing unit moves to develop cloud market for SMEs Video Available Restricted

Seacom and Pamoja CEO Mark Simpson Seacom subsidiary Pamoja is set to build a cloud computing market for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) within the Southern and Eastern African regions, with initial infrastructure to be developed in South Africa and Kenya. The cloud...
11 Mar 13
 
 
AUTO TECHNOLOGY

Hydrogen golf cart put through its paces at UWC as part of HySA initiative Restricted

South Africa’s first hydrogen-fuelled prototype golf cart is currently undergoing testing in the Western Cape. The cart is being put through its paces by the Hydrogen South Africa (HySA) Systems Competence Centre, based at the University of the...
11 Mar 13
 
 
Martin Creamer Show on SAFM

08/03/2013 (On-The-Air) Audio Available Restricted

By generating its own electricity at low cost, BHP Billiton has been able to go ahead with a billion rand project to beneficiate locally mined manganese; Acid mine drainage (AMD) another big issue at the mines. Work has begun on the construction...
08 Mar 13
 
 
Atlas Copco South Africa (Pty) Ltd

Company Announcement: 140 Years Young in 2013! PDF Available Restricted

Industrial Group, Atlas Copco, world-leading specialist in compressors, construction and mining equipment, power tools and assembly systems that deliver sustainable customer solutions, celebrated 140 years of global success on 21st February 2013
 
 
 
 
 
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