The Import/Export community of Mozambique

Africa's five major trends for potential growth

Fri, 07 Oct 2011 09:56:00 +0200

Population growth, rapid urbanisation, adoption of new technologies, unlocking of abundant resources and the deepening of the financial sector are the five major trends that are set to drive Africa's economic growth, Simon Freemantle, Standard Bank Africa senior analyst, told a media roundtable in Johannesburg, South Africa, yesterday, Thursday 6 October 2011.
Read more... | Send to a friend

Unemployment, inflation worries hit consumer confidence

Thu, 27 Jan 2011 11:00:00 +0200

NEW YORK, US: Consumer confidence fell in 25 out of 52 countries in Q4 2010 as hope for a global economic recovery evaporated at the end of last year, according to the latest edition of the Nielsen Global Consumer Confidence Index, which tracks consumer confidence, major concerns and spending intentions among online consumers.
Read more... | Send to a friend

GM restructures African business, seeking growth

Tue, 23 Nov 2010 12:36:00 +0200

General Motors (GM) has announced a new strategy for African business, which it hopes will allow GM to capitalise on the growing opportunities around the continent.
Read more... | Send to a friend

Vale purchases controlling stake in Mozambican logistics company

Fri, 08 Oct 2010 07:19:00 +0200

Brazilian mining giant Vale, holder of the Moatize coal concession, has purchased a 51% stake in the Mozambican logistics company SDCN, Reuters has reported.
Read more... | Send to a friend

International trade delegations flock to SAITEX

Wed, 21 Jul 2010 12:26:00 +0200

JOHANNESBURG, SA: At least 35 countries will be represented by the 337 companies exhibiting at the Southern African International Trade Exhibition (SAITEX) from 25 to 27 July. Many will be there as part of trade delegations from participating nations or regions. Under the auspices of embassies and trade federations, exhibitors will present a rich variety of products reflecting key exports of these countries.
Read more... | Send to a friend

Embassies 'used for smuggling'

Thu, 11 Sep 2008 12:08:00 +0200

Authorities are struggling to prevent counterfeit goods entering South Africa as criminals are using embassies to smuggle the products into the country.
Read more... | Send to a friend

FACIM 2008: Maputo International Trade Fair

Tue, 08 Jul 2008 13:12:00 +0200

The Maputo International Trade Fair (FACIM) is respected as the most important international event of its kind in Mozambique and one of the most important in Southern Africa since 1963. The event will take place from 1-7 September 2008 with business people and enterprises from different parts of the world coming together.
Read more... | Send to a friend