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Homecoming Revolution London Expo around the corner!

Events & Conferencing

Homecoming Revolution London Expo around the corner!

25 Feb 2014

Distell turned in a strong performance for the first six months of the year with strong growth coming from African markets. Image: Mask

Markets & Investment

Distell Group's earnings up 21% to 503c

24 Feb 2014

Marriott clinches deal to buy biggest African hotel chain

Hospitality

Marriott clinches deal to buy biggest African hotel chain

23 Jan 2014

Altech's Craig Venter says further opportunities will be explored in East Africa with Liquid even though Altech has disposed of its shares in the company. Image: Altech

Network

Altech to sell its non-core stake in Liquid for US$55m

16 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:

Mining

Zimbabwe takes heart from Antwerp trial sale of gems

Ray Ndlovu 24 Dec 2013

Santam's Ian Kirk says the deal with Sanlam will create value for shareholders. Image: Santam

Insurance & Actuarial

Sanlam, Santam work together in emerging markets

Gillian Jones 13 Dec 2013

Hyprop has bought Manda Hill shopping centre in Lusaka for R768m. Image:

Retail & Hospitality Property

Hyprop buys 87% of African Land for R768m

29 Nov 2013

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

Woolworths buys back African franchises

Retailers

Woolworths buys back African franchises

Zeenat Moorad 6 Nov 2013

Luxury brands turn attention to Africa

Retailers

Luxury brands turn attention to Africa

Zeenat Moorad 5 Nov 2013

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

Fashion & Homeware

Pepkor performance 'outshines listed peers'

Marc Hasenfuss 1 Nov 2013

President Jacob Zuma. Image: GCIS

Administration

Zuma calls for increased trade between SA, DRC

31 Oct 2013

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

Food & bev. services

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

29 Oct 2013

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

Retailers

Shoprite turnover up 10.2% for September quarter

29 Oct 2013

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Homecoming Revolution London Expo around the corner!

Marketing & MediaHomecoming Revolution London Expo around the corner!

25 Feb 2014

Distell turned in a strong performance for the first six months of the year with strong growth coming from African markets. Image: Mask

FinanceDistell Group's earnings up 21% to 503c

24 Feb 2014

Marriott clinches deal to buy biggest African hotel chain

Tourism & TravelMarriott clinches deal to buy biggest African hotel chain

23 Jan 2014

Altech's Craig Venter says further opportunities will be explored in East Africa with Liquid even though Altech has disposed of its shares in the company. Image: Altech

ICTAltech to sell its non-core stake in Liquid for US$55m

16 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:

Energy & MiningZimbabwe takes heart from Antwerp trial sale of gems

Ray Ndlovu 24 Dec 2013

Santam's Ian Kirk says the deal with Sanlam will create value for shareholders. Image: Santam

FinanceSanlam, Santam work together in emerging markets

Gillian Jones 13 Dec 2013

Hyprop has bought Manda Hill shopping centre in Lusaka for R768m. Image:

PropertyHyprop buys 87% of African Land for R768m

29 Nov 2013

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

Construction & EngineeringBarloworld plans Africa expansion

Nick Hedley 20 Nov 2013

Woolworths buys back African franchises

RetailWoolworths buys back African franchises

Zeenat Moorad 6 Nov 2013

Luxury brands turn attention to Africa

RetailLuxury brands turn attention to Africa

Zeenat Moorad 5 Nov 2013

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

RetailPepkor performance 'outshines listed peers'

Marc Hasenfuss 1 Nov 2013

President Jacob Zuma. Image: GCIS

GovernmentZuma calls for increased trade between SA, DRC

31 Oct 2013

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

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

29 Oct 2013

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

RetailShoprite turnover up 10.2% for September quarter

29 Oct 2013

Bowman Gilfillan to increase of offices in Africa

LegalBowman Gilfillan to increase of offices in Africa

Evan Pickworth 28 Oct 2013

Enjoying a glass of cider. Image:

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

Marc Hasenfuss 18 Oct 2013

President Jacob Zuma (Image: GCIS)

GovernmentSA has grown its international presence says Zuma

17 Oct 2013

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

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

Nick Hedley 14 Oct 2013

Food producers in high-priced certainty

ManufacturingFood producers in high-priced certainty

8 Oct 2013

Truworths slows drive into Africa

RetailTruworths slows drive into Africa

Zeenat Moorad 30 Sep 2013

Global travel body urges Kenya to reassure future tourists

Tourism & TravelGlobal travel body urges Kenya to reassure future tourists

26 Sep 2013

Tourvest buys controlling interest in Adrift

Tourism & TravelTourvest buys controlling interest in Adrift

Nick Hedley 18 Sep 2013

Pioneer Food's revenue up 10% to R18bn

ManufacturingPioneer Food's revenue up 10% to R18bn

17 Sep 2013

Quick meals for Africa

RetailQuick meals for Africa

Zeenat Moorad 16 Sep 2013

Africa fund heads for JSE

PropertyAfrica fund heads for JSE

Joan Muller 16 Sep 2013

Steinhoff earnings of 394.8c up from 315.4c

ManufacturingSteinhoff earnings of 394.8c up from 315.4c

11 Sep 2013

Edcon's first quarter retail sales up 3.2%

RetailEdcon's first quarter retail sales up 3.2%

23 Aug 2013

Shoprite earnings rise 11% in 'challenging' year

RetailShoprite earnings rise 11% in 'challenging' year

Zeenat Moorad 21 Aug 2013

MTN's earnings up 22% to 654c

ICTMTN's earnings up 22% to 654c

14 Aug 2013

SA among slowest growing African economies

FinanceSA among slowest growing African economies

9 Aug 2013

Second Builders Warehouse for Botswana

Construction & EngineeringSecond Builders Warehouse for Botswana

Zeenat Moorad 30 Jul 2013

Vodacom's quarterly revenue of R17,5bn

ICTVodacom's quarterly revenue of R17,5bn

18 Jul 2013

Gigaba's warning over China's investment in Africa

GovernmentGigaba's warning over China's investment in Africa

Nicky Smith 17 Jul 2013

Datatec forecast remains unchanged

ICTDatatec forecast remains unchanged

17 Jul 2013

Unilever says Africa is next growth market

ManufacturingUnilever says Africa is next growth market

21 Jun 2013

Huge growth forecast for Africa's oil sector

ManufacturingHuge growth forecast for Africa's oil sector

20 Jun 2013

Franchise sales up 16.8% for Famous Brands

RetailFranchise sales up 16.8% for Famous Brands

19 Jun 2013

Steel market doldrums hurt BSI

Construction & EngineeringSteel market doldrums hurt BSI

Mark Allix 18 Jun 2013

Tourism growth outlook looks strong

Tourism & TravelTourism growth outlook looks strong

Helmo Preuss 14 Jun 2013

Africa growth high on Billion's agenda

PropertyAfrica growth high on Billion's agenda

Nick Hedley 11 Jun 2013