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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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Food cartels feast on Ramadan profits

Wed, 18 Aug 2010 09:50:00 +0200

CAIRO: Opportunistic food traders have been blamed for soaring food prices across the Middle East that have added a financial burden on families observing the Islamic holy month of Ramadan.
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Hisense builds sales in Africa

Wed, 26 Aug 2009 13:00:00 +0200

China's expansion programme into the African market is helping its companies grow their presence on the continent.
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Kenyan crisis ripple effects felt across the region

Thu, 07 Feb 2008 06:37:00 +0200

Unrest in Kenya threatens humanitarian and commercial operations throughout the Great Lakes region, potentially affecting more than 100 million lives, according to analysts.
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