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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

Famous Brands revenue up 12%, expands further in Africa

Famous 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

Grand Parade ups its stake in Mac Brothers

20 May 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

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

SABMiller's Africa sales slow growth

Nick Hedley 17 Apr 2014

Ford's sub-Saharan drive may benefit SA plants

Ford's sub-Saharan drive may benefit SA plants

David Furlonger 11 Apr 2014

RRL Grindrod says it is building international quality locomotives at at least 30% less than the cost of its competitors. Image: RRL Grindrod

Grindrod moots 'much cheaper' trains

Razina Munshi 28 Mar 2014

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

SAB seeks African growth via larger maltings plant

Nick Hedley 13 Mar 2014

Algeria represents some real opportunities for South African companies claims PPC's Ketso Gordhan. Image:

PPC looks to seal big Africa deals

Nick Hedley 25 Feb 2014

Distell turned in a strong performance for the first six months of the year with strong growth coming from African markets. Image: Mask

Distell Group's earnings up 21% to 503c

24 Feb 2014

SA's transport infrastructure still makes it an attractive option for international companies. Image:

'Solutions sought for high port tariffs'

Ntsakisi Maswanganyi 11 Feb 2014

The original Ocean Basket in Menlyn with Fats and George Lazarides having a bite. Image:

Ocean Basket eyes growth in foreign markets

Zeenat Moorad 29 Jan 2014

Altech's Craig Venter says further opportunities will be explored in East Africa with Liquid even though Altech has disposed of its shares in the company. Image: Altech

Altech to sell its non-core stake in Liquid for US$55m

16 Jan 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

Woolworths buys back African franchises

Woolworths buys back African franchises

Zeenat Moorad 6 Nov 2013

Luxury brands turn attention to Africa

Luxury brands turn attention to Africa

Zeenat Moorad 5 Nov 2013

Pep Stores is doing well, locally and in Africa. Image:

Pepkor performance 'outshines listed peers'

Marc Hasenfuss 1 Nov 2013

President Jacob Zuma. Image: GCIS

Zuma calls for increased trade between SA, DRC

31 Oct 2013

Margins improve on fast foods for Famous Brands. Image: Steers

Famous Brands half-year earnings up 20% to 180c

29 Oct 2013

Shoprite's turnover in Africa was up almost 30%. Image: Shoprite Holdings

Shoprite turnover up 10.2% for September quarter

29 Oct 2013

African and US clothing industry seek renewal of African export initiative

African and US clothing industry seek renewal of African export initiative

Bekezela Phakathi 23 Oct 2013

Enjoying a glass of cider. Image:

Distell sees cider as means to quench thirst for growth in Africa

Marc Hasenfuss 18 Oct 2013

Premier buys Li-Lets to get other FMCG categories says Brait

Premier buys Li-Lets to get other FMCG categories says Brait

Nick Hedley 14 Oct 2013

Food producers in high-priced certainty

Food producers in high-priced certainty

8 Oct 2013

Quick meals for Africa

Quick meals for Africa

Zeenat Moorad 16 Sep 2013

Steinhoff earnings of 394.8c up from 315.4c

Steinhoff earnings of 394.8c up from 315.4c

11 Sep 2013

Counterfeit medicine trade targets Africa's poor

Counterfeit medicine trade targets Africa's poor

24 Aug 2013

Distell aims to push exports to 35% of total sales

Distell aims to push exports to 35% of total sales

Marc Hasenfuss 22 Aug 2013

Thales keeps an eye on safety

Thales keeps an eye on safety

19 Aug 2013

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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

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

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

RRL Grindrod says it is building international quality locomotives at at least 30% less than the cost of its competitors. Image: RRL Grindrod

ManufacturingGrindrod moots 'much cheaper' trains

Razina Munshi 28 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

Algeria represents some real opportunities for South African companies claims PPC's Ketso Gordhan. Image:

ManufacturingPPC looks to seal big Africa deals

Nick Hedley 25 Feb 2014

Distell turned in a strong performance for the first six months of the year with strong growth coming from African markets. Image: Mask

FinanceDistell Group's earnings up 21% to 503c

24 Feb 2014

SA's transport infrastructure still makes it an attractive option for international companies. Image:

Logistics & Transport'Solutions sought for high port tariffs'

Ntsakisi Maswanganyi 11 Feb 2014

The original Ocean Basket in Menlyn with Fats and George Lazarides having a bite. Image:

Tourism & TravelOcean Basket eyes growth in foreign markets

Zeenat Moorad 29 Jan 2014

Altech's Craig Venter says further opportunities will be explored in East Africa with Liquid even though Altech has disposed of its shares in the company. Image: Altech

ICTAltech to sell its non-core stake in Liquid for US$55m

16 Jan 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

Woolworths buys back African franchises

RetailWoolworths buys back African franchises

Zeenat Moorad 6 Nov 2013

Luxury brands turn attention to Africa

RetailLuxury brands turn attention to Africa

Zeenat Moorad 5 Nov 2013

Pep Stores is doing well, locally and in Africa. Image:

RetailPepkor performance 'outshines listed peers'

Marc Hasenfuss 1 Nov 2013

President Jacob Zuma. Image: GCIS

GovernmentZuma calls for increased trade between SA, DRC

31 Oct 2013

Margins improve on fast foods for Famous Brands. Image: Steers

RetailFamous Brands half-year earnings up 20% to 180c

29 Oct 2013

Shoprite's turnover in Africa was up almost 30%. Image: Shoprite Holdings

RetailShoprite turnover up 10.2% for September quarter

29 Oct 2013

African and US clothing industry seek renewal of African export initiative

GovernmentAfrican and US clothing industry seek renewal of African export initiative

Bekezela Phakathi 23 Oct 2013

Enjoying a glass of cider. Image:

ManufacturingDistell sees cider as means to quench thirst for growth in Africa

Marc Hasenfuss 18 Oct 2013

Premier buys Li-Lets to get other FMCG categories says Brait

RetailPremier buys Li-Lets to get other FMCG categories says Brait

Nick Hedley 14 Oct 2013

Food producers in high-priced certainty

ManufacturingFood producers in high-priced certainty

8 Oct 2013

Quick meals for Africa

RetailQuick meals for Africa

Zeenat Moorad 16 Sep 2013

Steinhoff earnings of 394.8c up from 315.4c

ManufacturingSteinhoff earnings of 394.8c up from 315.4c

11 Sep 2013

Counterfeit medicine trade targets Africa's poor

HealthcareCounterfeit medicine trade targets Africa's poor

24 Aug 2013

Distell aims to push exports to 35% of total sales

ManufacturingDistell aims to push exports to 35% of total sales

Marc Hasenfuss 22 Aug 2013

Thales keeps an eye on safety

ManufacturingThales keeps an eye on safety

19 Aug 2013

SA among slowest growing African economies

FinanceSA among slowest growing African economies

9 Aug 2013

Goodyear's many good years in Mozambique

AutomotiveGoodyear's many good years in Mozambique

Alistair Anderson 7 Aug 2013

World Bank provides US$14,7bn to Africa

FinanceWorld Bank provides US$14,7bn to Africa

1 Aug 2013

Senegal "better than SA" in mining terms

Energy & MiningSenegal "better than SA" in mining terms

Brendan Ryan 11 Jul 2013

Retail consumer markets offer promise

ManufacturingRetail consumer markets offer promise

Zeenat Moorad 9 Jul 2013

P&G pushing its Africa operations

ManufacturingP&G pushing its Africa operations

Zeenat Moorad 3 Jul 2013

Unilever says Africa is next growth market

ManufacturingUnilever says Africa is next growth market

21 Jun 2013

Huge growth forecast for Africa's oil sector

ManufacturingHuge growth forecast for Africa's oil sector

20 Jun 2013

Franchise sales up 16.8% for Famous Brands

RetailFranchise sales up 16.8% for Famous Brands

19 Jun 2013

Hotels moving in on Africa's potential

Tourism & TravelHotels moving in on Africa's potential

Zeenat Moorad 10 Jun 2013