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A car drives past a construction site of the Central Business District (CBD) in the capital Gaborone. Source: Reuters/Siphiwe Sibeko

Botswana to invest economic gains in infrastructure focused stimulusBrian Benza

Edmund Wessels, Anatoli Kirigwajjo win 2023 Africa Prize for Engineering Innovation

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ExxonMobil president Karen McKee named 2023 ICIS CEO of the Year

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RICS celebrates 150 years, calls for nominations of SA successes

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Materials & Equipment

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Mark Allix 6 Oct 2017

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Import/Export

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Afribiz Invest recognises its women-owned entities

1 Sep 2017

Infrastructure investment is critical for Africa's growth and development

Marketing

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28 Aug 2017

New Africa infrastructure fund launched

Construction & Engineering

New Africa infrastructure fund launched

17 Aug 2017

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Architecture & Design

Africa Architecture Awards shortlist announced

31 Jul 2017

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24 Mar 2017

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Marketing

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16 Sep 2016

A Cashbuild outlet in Rustenburg, North West.
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Banking & Finance

New stores add to Cashbuild's revenue and customer base

14 Jul 2016

#YouthMonth: From humble beginnings to the cover of Forbes Africa

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Nicci Botha 22 Jun 2016

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Karl Bishop 18 Jan 2016

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Globalstar to deliver satellite coverage to Southern Africa

26 Jun 2015

Africa strikes back

Law Enforcement

Africa strikes back

The Times Editorial Team 17 Apr 2015

SKA African partner countries meet in Pretoria

Administration

SKA African partner countries meet in Pretoria

26 Mar 2015

President Barack Obama has announced the establishment of the Washington Nelson Mandela Leadership Initiative which will allow young African leaders to study at some of the USA's top universities. Image: Wikipedia

Administration

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Chris Bathembu 5 Aug 2014

Renewable energy needs guarantees for investors

Infrastructure, Innovation & Technology

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Charlotte Mathews 21 Jul 2014

TFR's Siyabonga Gama has urged SADC countries to put considerably more money into improving Africa's railway infrastructure. Image:

Railway

Transnet seeks greater SADC investment in rail networks

Mpho Sibanyoni 29 May 2014

PPC prepares to enter Algerian cement market

Materials & Equipment

PPC prepares to enter Algerian cement market

11 Feb 2014

Zambia's battered railway infrastructure will get a boost from plans to open a new line between the copperbelt and Angola. Image:

Construction & Engineering

Grindrod, Northwest Rail to develop copper railway in Zambia

Mark Allix 5 Feb 2014

Barloworld's Clive Thomson is upbeat about the company's Africa prospects. Image: Barloworld.

Materials & Equipment

Barloworld plans Africa expansion

Nick Hedley 20 Nov 2013

President Jacob Zuma. Image: GCIS

Administration

Zuma calls for increased trade between SA, DRC

31 Oct 2013

Thales keeps an eye on safety

Manufacturing

Thales keeps an eye on safety

19 Aug 2013

World Bank provides US$14,7bn to Africa

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World Bank provides US$14,7bn to Africa

1 Aug 2013

Second Builders Warehouse for Botswana

Materials & Equipment

Second Builders Warehouse for Botswana

Zeenat Moorad 30 Jul 2013

Countries are barriers to infrastructure projects

Construction & Engineering

Countries are barriers to infrastructure projects

18 Jul 2013

Gigaba's warning over China's investment in Africa

Administration

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Steel market doldrums hurt BSI

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29 Sep 2017

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New Africa infrastructure fund launched

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17 Aug 2017

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31 Jul 2017

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24 Mar 2017

Image by 123RF

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A Cashbuild outlet in Rustenburg, North West.
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GovernmentAfrica strikes back

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26 Mar 2015

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Charlotte Mathews 21 Jul 2014

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Barloworld's Clive Thomson is upbeat about the company's Africa prospects. Image: Barloworld.

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President Jacob Zuma. Image: GCIS

GovernmentZuma calls for increased trade between SA, DRC

31 Oct 2013

Thales keeps an eye on safety

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World Bank provides US$14,7bn to Africa

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18 Jul 2013

Gigaba's warning over China's investment in Africa

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Nicky Smith 17 Jul 2013

Steel market doldrums hurt BSI

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Hotels moving in on Africa's potential

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Zeenat Moorad 10 Jun 2013

Africa must make better use of resources

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Mariam Isa 28 May 2013

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