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IMF forecasts 'solid growth' for Africa

Wed, 17 Apr 2013 09:47:00 +0200

Economies in sub-Saharan Africa will ride out the bumpy global recovery in the next few years to post growth rates not seen outside Asia, the IMF said in its latest economic forecasts Tuesday (16 April).
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SA to develop its aquaculture farms

Tue, 02 Apr 2013 07:49:00 +0200

Trade and Industry Minister Rob Davies launched an aquaculture development and enhancement programme last week‚ which he hopes will boost growth in an industry that is very small in both global and continental terms.
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Spurred by 35.3% earnings growth

Mon, 11 Mar 2013 06:59:00 +0200

Franchise restaurant group Spur Corporation last week reported diluted headline earnings per share of 89.91c for the six months ended December‚ up 35.3% from the previous period.
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Rainbow Chicken raises R3,9bn

Tue, 05 Mar 2013 06:44:00 +0200

Rainbow Chicken successfully raised R3.9bn through a rights issue‚ the company said on Monday, 4 March 2013.
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Nampak optimistic over Africa growth

Mon, 25 Feb 2013 10:12:00 +0200

Packaging conglomerate Nampak's share price has stuck fairly close to its 12-month high in spite of increasing evidence of tempered consumer demand for fast-moving consumer goods.
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[2013 trends] Africa's dynamic markets

Thu, 31 Jan 2013 13:20:00 +0200

The year 2013 for most brands, especially the ones coping with saturated markets in developed countries, will be a decisive one. Incorporating Africa into their corporate brand strategy, if they haven't done so, will be the better part of valour, so to speak.
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[2013 trends] SA's youth trend-o-meter

Thu, 31 Jan 2013 11:30:00 +0200

Young South Africa is savvier than ever before. If you are looking for a smart and discerning prosumer, this group of kids, teens and young adults will give you more kicks than you've ever bargained for. They know just what they are looking for from any brand, and this makes them that much more satisfying to please. Here are a few trends to look out for in 2013.
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Nigerian brewery opened in Onitsha

Wed, 05 Sep 2012 13:32:00 +0200

Brewing giant SABMiller has opened a new brewery in Onitsha‚ South Eastern Nigeria - the company's first 'greenfield' brewery to be built in that country.
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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.
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Mr Price takes aim at Nigerian market

Mon, 22 Nov 2010 11:00:00 +0200

Retailer Mr Price is eying Nigeria, a market it says could host up to 100 stores, if it could only end its ban on the import of clothing.
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