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Source: © The Media Leader In a move termed, "an excellent outcome for WPP" by Mark Read, WPP CEO, WPP will sell its entire majority stake in FGS Global

WPP sells majority stake in FGS Global to Bidco Inc - An excellent outcome for WPP

Ascential, the Cannes Lions festival owner, as been bought out by its rival Informa

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Kenya launches trade portal

Kenya launches trade portal

27 Nov 2017

Dramatic rise of African consumer power driving development

Dramatic rise of African consumer power driving development

17 Nov 2017

Strengthening of trade, investment ties at Africa ASEAN Business Expo

Strengthening of trade, investment ties at Africa ASEAN Business Expo

16 Nov 2017

Dubai hosts summit, positions self as Africa investment hub

Dubai hosts summit, positions self as Africa investment hub

6 Nov 2017

RMB Ventures, Investec Asset Management acquire stakes in Botswana-based retailer

RMB Ventures, Investec Asset Management acquire stakes in Botswana-based retailer

24 Oct 2017

Monde Mawasha, Coega Development Corporation programme director: information & communications technology (ICT) and research unit (RU)

It's time for Africa

Monde Mawasha 21 Sep 2017

Intra-African trade critical for economic growth

Intra-African trade critical for economic growth

Deepa Vallabh 8 Sep 2017

Afribiz Invest recognises its women-owned entities

Afribiz Invest recognises its women-owned entities

1 Sep 2017

Infrastructure investment is critical for Africa's growth and development

Infrastructure investment is critical for Africa's growth and development

28 Aug 2017

Rights offer pays off for Mara Delta

Rights offer pays off for Mara Delta

30 Jun 2017

David Williams

#AfricaMonth: Internal trade barriers show signs of falling

Ilse van den Berg 30 May 2017

Zunde Africa Fund wants to invest in student-run startups

Zunde Africa Fund wants to invest in student-run startups

Tom Jackson 29 Mar 2017

#AfricaCom: Africa's tech startup funding landscape in numbers

#AfricaCom: Africa's tech startup funding landscape in numbers

Lauren Hartzenberg 16 Nov 2016

"Pockets of glory" for property investment in Africa

"Pockets of glory" for property investment in Africa

4 Mar 2016

[BizTrends 2016] African mega-projects: opportunities and challenges for specialist insurers

[BizTrends 2016] African mega-projects: opportunities and challenges for specialist insurers

Karl Bishop 18 Jan 2016

TBIT via

INTL FCStone's Stuart Ponder addresses Africa Breakfast Club

1 Dec 2015

Should SMEs invest in long term assets?

Should SMEs invest in long term assets?

Richard Mungai 23 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

Sun International says that while it is selling some of its African assets, those in Zambia do not form part of the deal and the Royal Livingstone Hotel, among others, remains firmly in the company's stable. Image:

Sun International sells some African assets

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

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

Renewable energy needs guarantees for investors

Renewable energy needs guarantees for investors

Charlotte Mathews 21 Jul 2014

SA Taxi will no longer finance old taxis as these tend to be unreliable. Image:

SA Taxi's cash pile opens new frontiers

12 Jun 2014

Transnet's Brian Molefe is keen to help small- and medium-sized business to build components needed for the Telkom locomotives locally and in Africa. Image: Transnet

Transnet wants to 'industrialise railways'

Amanda Visser 9 Jun 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

Santova's Glen Gerber says the company is keen to expand its supply chain management services to a number of African countries. Image:

Santova seeks to expand trade corridors

Marc Hasenfuss 5 Jun 2014

Packaging in SA is always changing shape

Packaging in SA is always changing shape

Mark Allix 2 Jun 2014

Alucan in Nigeria contributed upwards of US$300m to Nampak's earnings since February. Image:

Nampak earnings up 7.4% to 114.3c

Mark Allix 28 May 2014

Peter Motlare says problems at Dangote hurt Tiger Brands but plans are underway to resolve these problems. Image: Tiger Brands

Tiger Brands earnings from operations reach R8.56

Nick Hedley 22 May 2014

Grand Parade Investments, which bought Burger King to South Africa and is extending its operations to the rest of Africa has bought a higher stake in kitchen equipment manufacturer Mac Brothers. Image: Burger King

Grand Parade ups its stake in Mac Brothers

20 May 2014

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Kenya launches trade portal

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RetailStrengthening of trade, investment ties at Africa ASEAN Business Expo

16 Nov 2017

Dubai hosts summit, positions self as Africa investment hub

Marketing & MediaDubai hosts summit, positions self as Africa investment hub

6 Nov 2017

RMB Ventures, Investec Asset Management acquire stakes in Botswana-based retailer

RetailRMB Ventures, Investec Asset Management acquire stakes in Botswana-based retailer

24 Oct 2017

Monde Mawasha, Coega Development Corporation programme director: information & communications technology (ICT) and research unit (RU)

FinanceIt's time for Africa

Monde Mawasha 21 Sep 2017

Intra-African trade critical for economic growth

Marketing & MediaIntra-African trade critical for economic growth

Deepa Vallabh 8 Sep 2017

Afribiz Invest recognises its women-owned entities

FinanceAfribiz Invest recognises its women-owned entities

1 Sep 2017

Infrastructure investment is critical for Africa's growth and development

Marketing & MediaInfrastructure investment is critical for Africa's growth and development

28 Aug 2017

Rights offer pays off for Mara Delta

PropertyRights offer pays off for Mara Delta

30 Jun 2017

David Williams

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

Ilse van den Berg 30 May 2017

Zunde Africa Fund wants to invest in student-run startups

EntrepreneurshipZunde Africa Fund wants to invest in student-run startups

Tom Jackson 29 Mar 2017

#AfricaCom: Africa's tech startup funding landscape in numbers

ICT#AfricaCom: Africa's tech startup funding landscape in numbers

Lauren Hartzenberg 16 Nov 2016

"Pockets of glory" for property investment in Africa

Finance"Pockets of glory" for property investment in Africa

4 Mar 2016

[BizTrends 2016] African mega-projects: opportunities and challenges for specialist insurers

Finance[BizTrends 2016] African mega-projects: opportunities and challenges for specialist insurers

Karl Bishop 18 Jan 2016

TBIT via

AgricultureINTL FCStone's Stuart Ponder addresses Africa Breakfast Club

1 Dec 2015

Should SMEs invest in long term assets?

FinanceShould SMEs invest in long term assets?

Richard Mungai 23 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

Sun International says that while it is selling some of its African assets, those in Zambia do not form part of the deal and the Royal Livingstone Hotel, among others, remains firmly in the company's stable. Image:

FinanceSun International sells some African assets

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

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

Renewable energy needs guarantees for investors

ESG & SustainabilityRenewable energy needs guarantees for investors

Charlotte Mathews 21 Jul 2014

SA Taxi will no longer finance old taxis as these tend to be unreliable. Image:

FinanceSA Taxi's cash pile opens new frontiers

12 Jun 2014

Transnet's Brian Molefe is keen to help small- and medium-sized business to build components needed for the Telkom locomotives locally and in Africa. Image: Transnet

ManufacturingTransnet wants to 'industrialise railways'

Amanda Visser 9 Jun 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

Santova's Glen Gerber says the company is keen to expand its supply chain management services to a number of African countries. Image:

Logistics & TransportSantova seeks to expand trade corridors

Marc Hasenfuss 5 Jun 2014

Packaging in SA is always changing shape

ManufacturingPackaging in SA is always changing shape

Mark Allix 2 Jun 2014

Alucan in Nigeria contributed upwards of US$300m to Nampak's earnings since February. Image:

ManufacturingNampak earnings up 7.4% to 114.3c

Mark Allix 28 May 2014

Peter Motlare says problems at Dangote hurt Tiger Brands but plans are underway to resolve these problems. Image: Tiger Brands

FinanceTiger Brands earnings from operations reach R8.56

Nick Hedley 22 May 2014

Famous Brands revenue up 12%, expands further in Africa

RetailFamous Brands revenue up 12%, expands further in Africa

Zeenat Moorad 20 May 2014

Grand Parade Investments, which bought Burger King to South Africa and is extending its operations to the rest of Africa has bought a higher stake in kitchen equipment manufacturer Mac Brothers. Image: Burger King

FinanceGrand Parade ups its stake in Mac Brothers

20 May 2014

Sandile Nomvete is hoping to raise US$220m to fund additional acquisitions in Africa. Image: Delta Property Fund

PropertyAfrican fund eyes JSE

Joan Muller 20 May 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

Rockcastle's Chief Executive Craig Hallowes says the Zambian developments are on track and performing well. Image:

PropertyRockcastle's African operations on track

Alistair Anderson 16 May 2014

Santam's Chief Executive says that the company will unwind its international operation and concerntrate of the African markets. Image: Santam

FinanceSantam wants to unwind international division

Phakamisa Ndzamela 23 Apr 2014

Sales in various African countries showed some growth but volumes in Zimbabwe were down by 18%. Image: SABMiller

ManufacturingSABMiller's Africa sales slow growth

Nick Hedley 17 Apr 2014

Ford's sub-Saharan drive may benefit SA plants

AutomotiveFord's sub-Saharan drive may benefit SA plants

David Furlonger 11 Apr 2014

MTN's Pieter Verkade. Image: LinkjedIn

ICTData centres‚ cloud services key to MTN Business's growth plan

Thabiso Mochiko 17 Mar 2014

SAB is expanding its malting plant and will provide malted barley to other African countries. Image: SAB Miller

ManufacturingSAB seeks African growth via larger maltings plant

Nick Hedley 13 Mar 2014

Old Mutual expects profits to increase as business in Africa's emerging markets expands. Image: Fotomek

FinanceOld Mutual sees strong customer growth

Gillian Jones 3 Mar 2014