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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.
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African Banker Awards shorlist announced

Fri, 26 Aug 2011 10:58:00 +0200

The African Banker Awards have released the shortlist of nominees for the 2011 competition. The winners will be announced at the awards ceremony on the 23rd September in Washington DC, during the World Bank/IMF meetings.
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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.
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Sustained business recovery on the cards as companies look to re-start investment

Tue, 03 Aug 2010 12:20:00 +0200

LONDON, UK: The latest Global Business Outlook Survey from KPMG International suggests that businesses are ready to begin investing again as the healthy optimism recorded earlier in the year holds firm. Overall, business optimism remains static but strong, with India and China leading the way; while UK and Spain are still less confident.
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WesBank, Babcock in financing alliance

Tue, 20 Apr 2010 09:40:00 +0200

Babcock International, a leading supplier to the energy, process, mining and construction industries in Africa, has partnered with South Africa's leading vehicle and capital equipment finance company, WesBank. The alliance represents a significant extension to the existing Babcock product offering and will allow the structuring of finance packages to meet individual customers' needs.
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African media awards extend categories

Wed, 27 Jan 2010 12:57:00 +0200

The 2010 Diageo Africa Business Reporting Awards have added sector-specific categories to reflect the important role that various industries play in economic development. Entries are free and can be on any platform - online, print, broadcast. The closing date for entries is 26 March 2010, with the awards ceremony being held on 1 July 2010 in Central London.
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