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Chinese companies not favoured in Botswana
[Nicholas Kotch] If Ian Khama has any say in the matter‚ and he most certainly shall‚ Chinese companies may not be collecting many more government contracts in Botswana in the near future. 20 Feb 2013 10:49
Africa sales boost SA vehicle exports
[Alexander Parker] Vehicle exports from South Africa into the rest of Africa grew almost 20% last year‚ more than making up for a decline in sales to traditional‚ recession-hit markets in the European Union and the US. 20 Feb 2013 08:11
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
SA's labour militancy hurts Botswana
[Nicholas Kotch] President Ian Khama of Botswana says labour militancy in South Africa and port congestion at Durban are putting bilateral trade in jeopardy. 16 Feb 2013 13:03
Test pilots spread wings to Africa
Test pilots and flight test engineers from Denel Aviation are now taking their skills and experience to clients in countries across Africa. 1 Feb 2013 08:13
Mozambique floods leave thousands destitute
CHIAQUELANE, MOZAMBIQUE: Tens of thousands of Mozambicans are stranded without food and water after floods swept through the south of the country last week, sparking a large-scale humanitarian crisis. 28 Jan 2013 10:58
Airlines object to Fastjet's bid for 1time
[Nicky Smith] Almost all of SA's large airlines are formally objecting to the threat posed by UK-based Fastjet's attempts to enter the local market by taking over the operations of 1time Airline‚ which is in provisional liquidation‚ Business Day reports. 23 Jan 2013 10:32
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
Standards warning as African aviation boom looms
The aviation industry in Africa is on the cusp of an unprecedented and extended boom, which augurs well for growth on the continent, but must also prompt a serious review of standards that can impact on safety and security, an industry expert warns. 17 Jan 2013 09:55
SA hands over rail wagons to Botswana
Public Enterprises Minister Malusi Gigaba handed over 100 South African-made freight wagons to Botswana Rail on Tuesday (11 December). 12 Dec 2012 07:51
Coal rich Mozambique plans USD12bn rail, ports upgrade
MAPUTO, MOZAMBIQUE: Mozambique plans US$12bn schemes to overhaul its dilapidated railways and upgrade ports to boost exports from one of the world's largest untapped coal fields, an official said on Wednesday (21 November). 22 Nov 2012 18:38
Transport protests grip Maputo
MAPUTO, MOZAMBIQUE: Police deployed to flashpoints across the Mozambican capital of Maputo on Thursday (15 November), as a transport strike against bus fare hikes forced tens of thousands to cross the city on foot. 16 Nov 2012 07:57
Entries invited: Travel and Tourism Film & Video Awards
Southern Africa's Travel and Tourism Film & Video Awards is in full preparation mode. The organisers are calling for entries from southern African film and video makers as well as from travel and tourism product owners. 12 Apr 2011 11:49

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