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Source: Reuters.

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Ford's sub-Saharan drive may benefit SA plants

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RRL Grindrod says it is building international quality locomotives at at least 30% less than the cost of its competitors. Image: RRL Grindrod

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Grindrod, Northwest Rail to develop copper railway in Zambia

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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

Luxury brands turn attention to Africa

Luxury brands turn attention to Africa

Zeenat Moorad 5 Nov 2013

Pep Stores is doing well, locally and in Africa. Image:

Pepkor performance 'outshines listed peers'

Marc Hasenfuss 1 Nov 2013

President Jacob Zuma. Image: GCIS

Zuma calls for increased trade between SA, DRC

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

Shoprite turnover up 10.2% for September quarter

29 Oct 2013

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

Marc Hasenfuss 18 Oct 2013

Quick meals for Africa

Quick meals for Africa

Zeenat Moorad 16 Sep 2013

Steinhoff earnings of 394.8c up from 315.4c

Steinhoff earnings of 394.8c up from 315.4c

11 Sep 2013

Distell aims to push exports to 35% of total sales

Distell aims to push exports to 35% of total sales

Marc Hasenfuss 22 Aug 2013

Thales keeps an eye on safety

Thales keeps an eye on safety

19 Aug 2013

SA among slowest growing African economies

SA among slowest growing African economies

9 Aug 2013

Goodyear's many good years in Mozambique

Goodyear's many good years in Mozambique

Alistair Anderson 7 Aug 2013

World Bank provides US$14,7bn to Africa

World Bank provides US$14,7bn to Africa

1 Aug 2013

Retail consumer markets offer promise

Retail consumer markets offer promise

Zeenat Moorad 9 Jul 2013

Unilever says Africa is next growth market

Unilever says Africa is next growth market

21 Jun 2013

Huge growth forecast for Africa's oil sector

Huge growth forecast for Africa's oil sector

20 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

Strong African growth shelters Nampak

Strong African growth shelters Nampak

Mark Allix 30 May 2013

Africa must make better use of resources

Africa must make better use of resources

Mariam Isa 28 May 2013

Beer sales keep SABMiller's profits flowing

Beer sales keep SABMiller's profits flowing

Zeenat Moorad 24 May 2013

State should own 50% of all Africa's mines

State should own 50% of all Africa's mines

Paul Vecchiatto 13 May 2013

Agriculture offers real growth potential

Agriculture offers real growth potential

Helmo Preuss 22 Apr 2013

Shipping vital for international trade

Shipping vital for international trade

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IMF forecasts "solid growth" for Africa

IMF forecasts "solid growth" for Africa

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Ford's sub-Saharan drive may benefit SA plants

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RRL Grindrod says it is building international quality locomotives at at least 30% less than the cost of its competitors. Image: RRL Grindrod

Grindrod moots 'much cheaper' trains

Razina Munshi 28 Mar 2014

SA's transport infrastructure still makes it an attractive option for international companies. Image:

'Solutions sought for high port tariffs'

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

Grindrod, Northwest Rail to develop copper railway in Zambia

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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:

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Ray Ndlovu 24 Dec 2013

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President Jacob Zuma. Image: GCIS

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Quick meals for Africa

Quick meals for Africa

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Steinhoff earnings of 394.8c up from 315.4c

11 Sep 2013

Distell aims to push exports to 35% of total sales

Distell aims to push exports to 35% of total sales

Marc Hasenfuss 22 Aug 2013

Thales keeps an eye on safety

Thales keeps an eye on safety

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SA among slowest growing African economies

SA among slowest growing African economies

9 Aug 2013

Goodyear's many good years in Mozambique

Goodyear's many good years in Mozambique

Alistair Anderson 7 Aug 2013

World Bank provides US$14,7bn to Africa

World Bank provides US$14,7bn to Africa

1 Aug 2013

Retail consumer markets offer promise

Retail consumer markets offer promise

Zeenat Moorad 9 Jul 2013

Unilever says Africa is next growth market

Unilever says Africa is next growth market

21 Jun 2013

Huge growth forecast for Africa's oil sector

Huge growth forecast for Africa's oil sector

20 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

Strong African growth shelters Nampak

Strong African growth shelters Nampak

Mark Allix 30 May 2013

Africa must make better use of resources

Africa must make better use of resources

Mariam Isa 28 May 2013

Beer sales keep SABMiller's profits flowing

Beer sales keep SABMiller's profits flowing

Zeenat Moorad 24 May 2013

State should own 50% of all Africa's mines

State should own 50% of all Africa's mines

Paul Vecchiatto 13 May 2013

Agriculture offers real growth potential

Agriculture offers real growth potential

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Shipping vital for international trade

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IMF forecasts "solid growth" for Africa

IMF forecasts "solid growth" for Africa

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Africa needs economic integration

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Africa's growth driven by SA

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Africa sales boost SA vehicle exports

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