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South Africa: India a Key Trading Partner for SA
[SAnews.gov.za]Pretoria -Despite the slow rate of investment, India remains a key trading partner for South Africa, says Trade and Industry Deputy Minister Mzwandile Masina.
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Africa Insurance Boosts Profit by 40pc
Africa Insurance Company, one of the first insurance companies in the country that reached their 20th anniversary, managed to increase its profit after tax by 42pc reaching 37 million Br and the earnings per share reached 478 Br from the prior years 408 Br. Although the Bank has registered such a ...
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Africa: Global Investments - Is South Africa Still On the Agenda?
[Daily Maverick]Just the other day, J. BROOKS SPECTOR quietly obtained a transcript of the discussion in a committee of the board of directors of a major multinational high-tech manufacturing company. This committee is the one that prepares final recommendations for the topmost layer of management in that firm for its ...
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South Africa upbeat on 'Make in India' to boost trade
South Africa is considering the 'Make In India' initiative a key area of interest at a time when the country is keen on boosting bilateral trade and has placed India as a priority destination for improving the business ties.
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Ghanas debt hits 67.1 percent of GDP
Ghana’s debt hit 76.1 billion cedis by the close of last year up from the 51.9 billion cedis it recorded in 2013. This means government borrowed 24.2 billion cedis last year alone. Critics have warned Ghanas continues appetite for borrowing will push it to soon become a Highly Indebted Poor Country (HIPC). Figures ...
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Actis to set up Africa renewable business
Joint venture with wind and solar developer
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04 Feb Expo 2015 Milano
Expo Milano 2015 è lEsposizione Universale che lItalia ospiterà dal primo maggio al 31 ottobre 2015 e sarà il più grande evento mai realizzato sullalimentazione e la nutrizione. Per sei mesi Milano diventerà una vetrina mondiale in cui i Paesi mostreranno il meglio delle proprie tecnologie per dare una risposta ...
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Foreign investment in Africa: A sub-Saharan scramble
WHEN Paul Kavuma began approaching private companies in Africa a decade ago to suggest investing in their businesses and improving the way they were run, he was often shown the door. They were offended, asking if I thought they were broke, says the founder of Catalyst Principal Partners, an east ...
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SA economy could grow by 2.1% in 2015, says Barclays Africa
Economy is likely to grow by 2.1%, an improvement from last years estimated 1.4%, supported by higher consumer spending, less strikes, and benefits of lower oil prices
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Brisk business activities yet to pick up in Accra
Business activities at the Central Business Districts in Accra are yet to pick up days after a break from the Christmas festivities. The usually busy area is currently experiencing a slow takeoff in business activities. Traders and shop owners who spoke to Citi Business News said they were expecting an increase in ...
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Advans Ghana rewards clients in promotion
Advans Ghana Savings and Loans Limited has rewarded 60 loyal clients in the mini reward of the Deposit and Win Loyalty Promotions at its head office in Accra. The promotion which was designed to show appreciation to loyal client of the institution saw over 5,000 clients participating. The Deposit and Win Loyalty ...
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Mexican trade office in Morocco, landmark in Mexicos relations with Africa- Foreign Ministry
The opening of a Mexican trade office in Casablanca is a landmark in Mexicos ...
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Cipla wins share of $860m South Africa AIDS drug tender
South Africa will spend 10 billion rand ($860 million) between 2015 and 2017 on life-prolonging HIV/AIDS treatment drugs, health authorities said on Wednesday, as studies show the prevalence of the virus is rising.
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GCC states looking to invest more in Africa as trade flows grow
New report says Gulf's push into Africa is broadening by sector and geographical location
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Ghanas economy is not in crises Mahama
President John Dramani has rejected suggestions by economists and analysts that Ghanas economy is in crises. The country is battling with managing the economy; budget deficit, rising debts, public sector wage bill, among others, but President Mahama insisted that the country’s economy is not in turmoil as analysts are purporting. …I wouldn’t say so ...
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Ghanas rent law to be reviewed
The Rent Control Department will be reviewing Ghana’s current rent law to address the issues surrounding the temporary acquisition of residential facilities in the country. According to the Chief Rent Officer at the Department, Addo Soin Dombo, the current rent law has created inconveniences to both the house owners (landlords) and tenants; ...
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Casablanca to host North Africas first business aviation show in September 2015
Casablanca will host the inaugural Middle East and North Africas Business Aviation (MEBA) show ...
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Morocco, Gateway to Africa, Says Mexico's Deputy Foreign Secretary
Morocco is a gateway to Africa and the Arab world, Mexican Mexico's deputy foreign ...
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Online trade booms in Ghana ahead of Christmas
The growth in the online marketplaces has seen significant growth in the last few years with Tonaton.com enjoying a huge chunk of the market share according to the company’s Marketing Manager Kwabena Opoku-Boakye. Kwabena Opoku-Boakye said trade online in Ghana is expected to hit its peak this Christmas as consumers look across online ...
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Morocco, crossroads for US investments in Africa- US official
With a strategic location, solid infrastructure and sound business climate, Morocco stands as a ...
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Ghanas pension industry has huge potential -Metropolitan Insurance
Metropolitan Group of Companies says Ghana’s pension fund management sector has huge potential. According to the financial services company it expects to play a key role in the sector. The company has three subsidiaries including Health and Life Insurance as well as a Pension management and administration. Currently some 12 labour unions and ...