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High voltage electrical pylons on the outskirts of Kenya’s capital Nairobi. Photo: Reuters/Thomas Mukoya

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Investors turn against fossil fuels at Paris climate summit

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Dramatic rise of African consumer power driving development

Dramatic rise of African consumer power driving development

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Three key trends for African economic growth in 2018

Three key trends for African economic growth in 2018

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SA companies explore opportunities in Tunisia, Algeria

SA companies explore opportunities in Tunisia, Algeria

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Arebbusch solar power. Image: Republikein

Solar power rising in southern African hotel industry

Vanessa Rogers 16 Aug 2017

Waste-to-energy programmes key in the sustainable circular economy

Waste-to-energy programmes key in the sustainable circular economy

Webb Meko 8 Aug 2017

Losses loom in Kenya's stalled crude export plan

Losses loom in Kenya's stalled crude export plan

Edwin Okoth 3 Jul 2017

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Kenya: State to adopt safe practices in gold mining

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#AfricaMonth: Internal trade barriers show signs of falling

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Is industrial IT the next wave for Africa?

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Sub-Saharan Africa lags in sustainable energy policies

Sub-Saharan Africa lags in sustainable energy policies

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Big business opportunities ahead for Africa - McKinsey

16 Sep 2016

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Kenya on the cusp of a mining boom

5 Aug 2016

Kenya's blackout was monkey business

Kenya's blackout was monkey business

10 Jun 2016

Oil and gas discoveries catalyst for investment into trade and logistics

Oil and gas discoveries catalyst for investment into trade and logistics

Siphesihle Hlela 5 Aug 2015

SkyPower to invest $2bn in Kenyan solar projects

SkyPower to invest $2bn in Kenyan solar projects

28 Jul 2015

Unicef's David Anthony says that education and investing in children are vital components in Africa's struggle to survive and develop its huge consumer market potential. Image: Unicef

Could Africa become like China?

Jana Marais 19 Aug 2014

Trade and Industry Minister Rob Davies is confident that the Africa Growth and Opportunities Act will be renewed and that the local production of movies in South Africa will increase. Image: GCIS

Postive results likely from US-Africa summit says Davies

13 Aug 2014

President Barack Obama has announced the establishment of the Washington Nelson Mandela Leadership Initiative which will allow young African leaders to study at some of the USA's top universities. Image: Wikipedia

Africa must look for partnerships

Chris Bathembu 5 Aug 2014

AECI's Mark Dytor is looking for opportunities in other parts of the world because of strikes in SA and the weak state of the economy. Image: AECI

AECI plans to reduce its reliance on a weak SA

Nick Hedley 30 Jul 2014

Johan van Zyl blamed Sanlam Sky's poor performance on the strike among platinum miners. Image:

Sanlam looking to invest in Africa, South-East Asia

Phakamisa Ndzamela 6 Jun 2014

Alan Olivier, Chief Executive of Grindrod says the company will raise R4bn to put into infrastructure development in Africa. Image: Grindrod

Grindrod, a boost for Africa

19 May 2014

Zimbabwe's new Reserve Bank Governor John Mangudya says he is powerless to do anything about the economy. Image:

Zimbabwe central bank has 'no tools' to fix economy

8 May 2014

An illegal diamond dealer in Zimbabwe holds gems from Marange mine. Zimbabwe has stopped illegal mining and is now selling its diamonds in Antwerp. Image:

Zimbabwe takes heart from Antwerp trial sale of gems

Ray Ndlovu 24 Dec 2013

Barloworld's Clive Thomson is upbeat about the company's Africa prospects. Image: Barloworld.

Barloworld plans Africa expansion

Nick Hedley 20 Nov 2013

President Jacob Zuma. Image: GCIS

Zuma calls for increased trade between SA, DRC

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Solar project helps resolve power outages in Malawi hospitals

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New spotlight on media and digital at African Utility Week Awards

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26 Jan 2018

Training workers to properly install solar panels at health clinics in Rwanda provides clean energy and creates green jobs. Photo: Walt Ratterman, Sunepi

Energy & Mining#BizTrends2018: Africa's solar era is dawning

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High voltage electrical pylons on the outskirts of Kenya’s capital Nairobi. Photo: Reuters/Thomas Mukoya

Energy & MiningWhy Kenya's push for nuclear power rests on false or fanciful premises

Brendon J Cannon 22 Dec 2017

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ESG & SustainabilityInvestors turn against fossil fuels at Paris climate summit

13 Dec 2017

Dramatic rise of African consumer power driving development

Marketing & MediaDramatic rise of African consumer power driving development

17 Nov 2017

Three key trends for African economic growth in 2018

Marketing & MediaThree key trends for African economic growth in 2018

16 Nov 2017

SA companies explore opportunities in Tunisia, Algeria

RetailSA companies explore opportunities in Tunisia, Algeria

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Arebbusch solar power. Image: Republikein

Tourism & TravelSolar power rising in southern African hotel industry

Vanessa Rogers 16 Aug 2017

Waste-to-energy programmes key in the sustainable circular economy

ESG & SustainabilityWaste-to-energy programmes key in the sustainable circular economy

Webb Meko 8 Aug 2017

Losses loom in Kenya's stalled crude export plan

Energy & MiningLosses loom in Kenya's stalled crude export plan

Edwin Okoth 3 Jul 2017

Photo: Capital FM Kenya

Energy & MiningKenya: State to adopt safe practices in gold mining

Pauline Kairu 30 May 2017

David Williams

Marketing & Media#AfricaMonth: Internal trade barriers show signs of falling

Ilse van den Berg 30 May 2017

Stephen du Preez

ICTIs industrial IT the next wave for Africa?

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Sub-Saharan Africa lags in sustainable energy policies

ESG & SustainabilitySub-Saharan Africa lags in sustainable energy policies

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Marketing & MediaBig business opportunities ahead for Africa - McKinsey

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Photo: /Enos Teche

Energy & MiningKenya on the cusp of a mining boom

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Kenya's blackout was monkey business

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Oil and gas discoveries catalyst for investment into trade and logistics

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SkyPower to invest $2bn in Kenyan solar projects

ESG & SustainabilitySkyPower to invest $2bn in Kenyan solar projects

28 Jul 2015

Unicef's David Anthony says that education and investing in children are vital components in Africa's struggle to survive and develop its huge consumer market potential. Image: Unicef

FinanceCould Africa become like China?

Jana Marais 19 Aug 2014

Trade and Industry Minister Rob Davies is confident that the Africa Growth and Opportunities Act will be renewed and that the local production of movies in South Africa will increase. Image: GCIS

GovernmentPostive results likely from US-Africa summit says Davies

13 Aug 2014

President Barack Obama has announced the establishment of the Washington Nelson Mandela Leadership Initiative which will allow young African leaders to study at some of the USA's top universities. Image: Wikipedia

GovernmentAfrica must look for partnerships

Chris Bathembu 5 Aug 2014

AECI's Mark Dytor is looking for opportunities in other parts of the world because of strikes in SA and the weak state of the economy. Image: AECI

ManufacturingAECI plans to reduce its reliance on a weak SA

Nick Hedley 30 Jul 2014

Johan van Zyl blamed Sanlam Sky's poor performance on the strike among platinum miners. Image:

FinanceSanlam looking to invest in Africa, South-East Asia

Phakamisa Ndzamela 6 Jun 2014

Alan Olivier, Chief Executive of Grindrod says the company will raise R4bn to put into infrastructure development in Africa. Image: Grindrod

Logistics & TransportGrindrod, a boost for Africa

19 May 2014

Zimbabwe's new Reserve Bank Governor John Mangudya says he is powerless to do anything about the economy. Image:

FinanceZimbabwe central bank has 'no tools' to fix economy

8 May 2014

An illegal diamond dealer in Zimbabwe holds gems from Marange mine. Zimbabwe has stopped illegal mining and is now selling its diamonds in Antwerp. Image:

Energy & MiningZimbabwe takes heart from Antwerp trial sale of gems

Ray Ndlovu 24 Dec 2013

Barloworld's Clive Thomson is upbeat about the company's Africa prospects. Image: Barloworld.

Construction & EngineeringBarloworld plans Africa expansion

Nick Hedley 20 Nov 2013

President Jacob Zuma. Image: GCIS

GovernmentZuma calls for increased trade between SA, DRC

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Bowman Gilfillan to increase of offices in Africa

LegalBowman Gilfillan to increase of offices in Africa

Evan Pickworth 28 Oct 2013

SA among slowest growing African economies

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Senegal "better than SA" in mining terms

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Brendan Ryan 11 Jul 2013

Africa is focus for international law firms

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4 Jun 2013

Japan offers US$10bn to Africa

FinanceJapan offers US$10bn to Africa

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Wind power to change Africa

FinanceWind power to change Africa

28 May 2013

Africa must make better use of resources

FinanceAfrica must make better use of resources

Mariam Isa 28 May 2013

State should own 50% of all Africa's mines

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Paul Vecchiatto 13 May 2013

Shipping vital for international trade

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