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Some US companies still failing to meet conflict minerals rules, GAO says

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Famous Brands revenue up 12%, expands further in Africa

Famous Brands revenue up 12%, expands further in Africa

Zeenat Moorad 20 May 2014

The original Ocean Basket in Menlyn with Fats and George Lazarides having a bite. Image:

Ocean Basket eyes growth in foreign markets

Zeenat Moorad 29 Jan 2014

An illegal diamond dealer in Zimbabwe holds gems from Marange mine. Zimbabwe has stopped illegal mining and is now selling its diamonds in Antwerp. Image:

Zimbabwe takes heart from Antwerp trial sale of gems

Ray Ndlovu 24 Dec 2013

Woolworths buys back African franchises

Woolworths buys back African franchises

Zeenat Moorad 6 Nov 2013

Luxury brands turn attention to Africa

Luxury brands turn attention to Africa

Zeenat Moorad 5 Nov 2013

Margins improve on fast foods for Famous Brands. Image: Steers

Famous Brands half-year earnings up 20% to 180c

29 Oct 2013

Shoprite's turnover in Africa was up almost 30%. Image: Shoprite Holdings

Shoprite turnover up 10.2% for September quarter

29 Oct 2013

Enjoying a glass of cider. Image:

Distell sees cider as means to quench thirst for growth in Africa

Marc Hasenfuss 18 Oct 2013

Premier buys Li-Lets to get other FMCG categories says Brait

Premier buys Li-Lets to get other FMCG categories says Brait

Nick Hedley 14 Oct 2013

Quick meals for Africa

Quick meals for Africa

Zeenat Moorad 16 Sep 2013

Unilever says Africa is next growth market

Unilever says Africa is next growth market

21 Jun 2013

Franchise sales up 16.8% for Famous Brands

Franchise sales up 16.8% for Famous Brands

19 Jun 2013

Hotels moving in on Africa's potential

Hotels moving in on Africa's potential

Zeenat Moorad 10 Jun 2013

Africa is focus for international law firms

Africa is focus for international law firms

4 Jun 2013

Japan offers US$10bn to Africa

Japan offers US$10bn to Africa

3 Jun 2013

Beer sales keep SABMiller's profits flowing

Beer sales keep SABMiller's profits flowing

Zeenat Moorad 24 May 2013

Bigger is better says motor industry

Bigger is better says motor industry

11 Mar 2013

Spurred by 35.3% earnings growth

Spurred by 35.3% earnings growth

11 Mar 2013

KFC plans to add even more stores in Africa

KFC plans to add even more stores in Africa

Zeenat Moorad 16 Jan 2013

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The original Ocean Basket in Menlyn with Fats and George Lazarides having a bite. Image:

Ocean Basket eyes growth in foreign markets

Zeenat Moorad 29 Jan 2014

An illegal diamond dealer in Zimbabwe holds gems from Marange mine. Zimbabwe has stopped illegal mining and is now selling its diamonds in Antwerp. Image:

Zimbabwe takes heart from Antwerp trial sale of gems

Ray Ndlovu 24 Dec 2013

Woolworths buys back African franchises

Woolworths buys back African franchises

Zeenat Moorad 6 Nov 2013

Luxury brands turn attention to Africa

Luxury brands turn attention to Africa

Zeenat Moorad 5 Nov 2013

Margins improve on fast foods for Famous Brands. Image: Steers

Famous Brands half-year earnings up 20% to 180c

29 Oct 2013

Shoprite's turnover in Africa was up almost 30%. Image: Shoprite Holdings

Shoprite turnover up 10.2% for September quarter

29 Oct 2013

Enjoying a glass of cider. Image:

Distell sees cider as means to quench thirst for growth in Africa

Marc Hasenfuss 18 Oct 2013

Premier buys Li-Lets to get other FMCG categories says Brait

Premier buys Li-Lets to get other FMCG categories says Brait

Nick Hedley 14 Oct 2013

Quick meals for Africa

Quick meals for Africa

Zeenat Moorad 16 Sep 2013

Unilever says Africa is next growth market

Unilever says Africa is next growth market

21 Jun 2013

Franchise sales up 16.8% for Famous Brands

Franchise sales up 16.8% for Famous Brands

19 Jun 2013

Hotels moving in on Africa's potential

Hotels moving in on Africa's potential

Zeenat Moorad 10 Jun 2013

Africa is focus for international law firms

Africa is focus for international law firms

4 Jun 2013

Japan offers US$10bn to Africa

Japan offers US$10bn to Africa

3 Jun 2013

Beer sales keep SABMiller's profits flowing

Beer sales keep SABMiller's profits flowing

Zeenat Moorad 24 May 2013

Bigger is better says motor industry

Bigger is better says motor industry

11 Mar 2013

Spurred by 35.3% earnings growth

Spurred by 35.3% earnings growth

11 Mar 2013

KFC plans to add even more stores in Africa

KFC plans to add even more stores in Africa

Zeenat Moorad 16 Jan 2013

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