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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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Bizcommunity launches new dedicated sectors, newsletters

Tue, 20 Sep 2011 15:45:00 +0200

Bizcommunity.com - South Africa's largest online B2B publisher - is set to grow even more with the introduction of 16 new content channels, with weekly newsletters, as from yesterday Tuesday, 20 September 2011.
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World Economic Forum on Africa poised for take off

Fri, 29 Apr 2011 10:40:00 +0200

GENEVA, SWITZERLAND / CAPE TOWN, SA: The World Economic Forum has announced that more than 900 participants from 60 countries will participate in the 21st World Economic Forum on Africa in Cape Town, South Africa, 4-6 May 2011. Jacob G. Zuma, president of South Africa, will host the meeting, where participants will gather to deliberate under the theme From Vision to Action, Africa's Next Chapter.
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Uncertainty about transfer pricing rules in Africa a concern for foreign companies

Tue, 05 Apr 2011 12:05:00 +0200

Companies doing business in Africa face several uncertainties, including how tax authorities will handle transfer pricing (TP). It is vital that organisations prepare comprehensive documentation to demonstrate their application of the arm's length principle and the procedures followed.
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Ivorian leader extends ban on cocoa exports

Wed, 23 Feb 2011 14:05:00 +0200

ABIDJAN, CÔTE D'IVOIRE: Alassane Ouattara, internationally recognised as the winner of Ivory Coast's disputed presidential election, on Tuesday, 22 February 2011, extended a ban on cocoa exports, a cornerstone of the economy, to 15 March.
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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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Ivory Coast's Ouattara orders cocoa exports halt

Tue, 25 Jan 2011 08:48:00 +0200

ABIDJAN, CÔTE D'IVOIRE: Ivory Coast's internationally recognised leader Alassane Ouattara on Monday, 24 January 2011, ordered a one-month halt to exports of cocoa and coffee, a statement said.
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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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Hope for full global economic recovery in 2010 diminishes

Wed, 27 Oct 2010 06:22:00 +0200

NEW YORK, US: After an upbeat start to the year with two consecutive quarters of increases in optimism, global consumer confidence fell three points in September to an Index of 90 as consumers' hopes for a full economic recovery this year fades in most parts of the world, according to the latest edition of the Nielsen Global Consumer Confidence Index.
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