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Job creation, energy cost reduction key to achieving AU vision

29th April 2016 In order to achieve the African Union’s (AU’s) vision of an integrated, prosperous and peaceful Africa, driven by its own citizens and representing a dynamic force in the global arena by 2063, it is imperative to source innovative means to reduce the costs of sustainable energy and mobility and,... →

Barloworld expands into Southern Africa

29th April 2016 Machinery and global brands distributor Barloworld Equipment group has invested $14-million in its equipment operations in the city of Kitwe, in Zambia. →

S African suppliers penetrate African market

29th April 2016 Global flooring tile producer Interface is using the resources of its South African suppliers to spearhead an intensified marketing drive into sub-Saharan Africa, says Interface director Julien Fanton. →

JULIEN FANTON Interior designers are using Interface floor tiles when working in Africa

SA quantity surveyors should look to Africa for new projects

29th April 2016 Project management company Synergy Property Solutions (Synergy) says South African quantity surveyors should expand their operations to include African countries, as there are vast business opportunities in Africa, and it can assist them overcome the cyclical slumps in the South African economy. →

Business opportunities in Africa outweigh risks – JCCI

By: Pimani Baloyi 8th May 2015 The opportunities for companies to prosper in Africa far outweigh the risks associated with doing business on the continent, says Johannesburg Chamber of Commerce and Industry (JCCI). This is because several African countries are showing commitment to addressing challenges, such as infrastructure... →

FAY MUKADDAM Companies need to understand the business environment of a prospective African country in which they aim to conduct business

Agriculture-equipment suppliers shift focus north of South Africa

By: Pimani Baloyi 8th May 2015 In the past six to twelve months, there has been an increase in international and South African agriculture-equipment suppliers establishing branches in many sub-Saharan African countries, as opposed to catering for the continent from South Africa, says international credit insurer Coface. Coface... →

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AGRO-ECOLOGICAL POTENTIAL Africa boasts one-quarter of the world’s arable land

Industry expo includes waste and recycling tracks to 2015 programme

By: Pimani Baloyi 8th May 2015 Exhibition Management Services (EMS), organiser of the 2015 South African Industry and Technology Fair (Indutec) that will take place at the Gallagher Convention Centre, in Midrand, from May 20 to 22, says the event promises to attract the largest number of visitors and delegates, as Waste and... →

JOHN THOMSON EMS has introduced a free business matchmaking app to enhance the benefits of attending Indutec

Manufacturer looking to open plant in South Africa

By: Pimani Baloyi 8th May 2015 Chinese pipes and valves manufacturer Youfumi Valve and Pipe (Youfumi), which will showcase its products to the Southern African market at the 2015 South Africa Industrial and Technology Fair (Indutec), tells Engineering News that plans to investigate the viability of opening a manufacturing... →

LOCAL BASE Youfumi is focused on finding ways to grow its market share in Southern Africa

Nigeria water association makes Indutec debut

8th May 2015 The Nigeria Association for Water Condition Improvement will this year make its debut appearance at the Watertec Africa expo that is part of the 2015 South Africa Industry and Technology Fair (Indutec) that will take place at the Gallagher Convention Centre, in Midrand, from May 20 to 22.... →

WATER SOLUTIONS The Watertec Africa expo will introduce equipment and solutions for water challenges facing West and East Africa

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WATER SOLUTIONS The Watertec Africa expo will introduce equipment and solutions for water challenges facing West and East Africa

Sub-Saharan Africa sees surge in long-term FDI

By: Pimani Baloyi 8th May 2015 There has been a surge of foreign direct investment (FDI) and interest in starting new projects and investing in infrastructure development in sub-Saharan Africa, says privately owned research company Whitehouse and Associates. Whitehouse and Associates director Duncan Bonnett tells Engineering... →

PROPERTY DEVELOPMENT South Africa should be the leading service provider as more cities are being constructed in Africa

Mugabe says Zim open to foreign investment

By: Pimani Baloyi 8th May 2015 Despite media reports and fears that Zimbabwe’s indigenisation policy – which stipulates that Zimbabweans must own 51% of foreign-owned companies – implied that the country was not open to foreign investment, Zimbabwe was open to foreign-owned businesses, Zimbabwean President Robert Mugabe last... →

OUTLOOK Resources-rich Africa has an integrated market potentiak of $2.6-trillion

Presidents Jacob Zuma and Robert Mugabe discuss the need to strengthen intra-continental trade in Africa.

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