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Bigger is better says motor industry
Growing affluence in emerging markets is good news for manufacturers of gas-guzzling vehicles. 11 Mar 2013 07:32
Mobile money could encourage savings
[Helmo Preuss] Research in northern Ghana funded by SWIFT (Society for Worldwide Interbank Financial Telecommunication) showed that mobile money can help foster a savings culture and address financial exclusion. 27 Feb 2013 07:33
Shoprite plans 136 new stores in Africa
[Zeenat Moorad] Shoprite Holdings is steamrolling ahead with its African expansion - the retailer has 136 stores in the pipeline as it eyes fast growing oil-rich markets like Nigeria and Angola. 20 Feb 2013 07:43
MoneyGram remittance costs are just 5%
MoneyGram remittance costs are 5% or less depending on the size of the transaction‚ MoneyGram's Vice President for Africa Hervé Chomel told a media roundtable on Thursday (7 February). 8 Feb 2013 10:45
Rainbow Chicken tickles investors' taste buds
A new-look Rainbow Chicken is taking shape amid enthusiasm from investors who have boosted its share price by a third since November. Driving the change is Rainbow's R1bn acquisition of Foodcorp and a R3,9bn rights issue, setting the scene for more positive developments. 4 Feb 2013 08:12
Africa's remittance costs too high says World Bank
Bringing remittance prices down to 5% from the current 12.4% average cost would put US$4bn more in the pockets of Africa's migrants and their families who rely on remittances for survival‚ the World Bank said on Monday (28 January). 29 Jan 2013 15:18
For sale: Malawi Presidential jet
BLANTYRE, MALAWI: For sale, presidential jet, 15 years old. Perfect flying condition. US$13.3M. Contact Malawi for details. 29 Jan 2013 14:58
Opportunities open up for SA drug companies
[Tamar Khan] Sub-Saharan Africa offers significant opportunities for SA's pharmaceutical manufacturing companies‚ as a growing middle class and an increasing disease burden push up demand for medicines‚ according to research by Frost & Sullivan. 17 Jan 2013 10:13
Business journos challenged to be relevant
[Gregory Gondwe: @Kalipochi] The National Bank of Malawi (NBM) has challenged Malawi's business journalists to be relevant as Malawi is undergoing economic hardships. 27 Sep 2012 10:06
TNM posts lower profits than last year
[Gregory Gondwe: @Kalipochi] Telekom Networks Malawi Limited (TNM), a mobile phone service provider, has signposted what to expect in its financial report this year - which brings poor results the company has registered in the period of six months to June 2012. 10 Aug 2012 12:07
Revive IMF program or no assistance, donors tell Malawi
[Gregory Gondwe: @Kalipochi] Malawi's donors under the Common Approach to Budget Support (CABS) have asked the country to revive its International Monetary Fund (IMF) program or forget their financial assistance. 8 Dec 2011 13:33
COMESA Summit ends, new chair appointed
[Gregory Gondwe] The 15th COMESA (Common Market for East and Southern Africa) Summit of Heads of State and Governments came to an end on Saturday 15 October 2011 with the announcement of the newly appointed chairman of COMESA, Malawian President Bingu wa Mutharika. 17 Oct 2011 12:19
Refugees can now own bank accounts
Refugees and asylum permit holders in South Africa will from now on be able apply for bank accounts in the country, the Home Affairs Department announced on Thursday, 11 November 2010. 12 Nov 2010 09:42

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