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Some US companies still failing to meet conflict minerals rules, GAO says

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Ethnic conflict could unravel Ethiopia's valuable garment industry

Ethnic conflict could unravel Ethiopia's valuable garment industry

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Food giants appointing teams to focus on plant-based products

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Mondelez International announces senior appointments in sub-Saharan Africa

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Why Ford, Chanel and other companies pitch in during a crisis - without the government ordering them to

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Tertius Carstens named CEO for PepsiCo sub-Saharan Africa

Tertius Carstens named CEO for PepsiCo sub-Saharan Africa

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10 ways to stay connected on Biz during lockdown

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Defy to begin building ventilators in SA this May

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The Bizcommunity: Not taking lockdown lying down

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Alpla to consolidate manufacturing in Gauteng with new plant

Alpla to consolidate manufacturing in Gauteng with new plant

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$50m Standard Bank funding to boost CCBA Ethiopia expansion

$50m Standard Bank funding to boost CCBA Ethiopia expansion

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Technology trends impacting global manufacturing in 2020

Technology trends impacting global manufacturing in 2020

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These are Shoprite's standout suppliers for 2019

These are Shoprite's standout suppliers for 2019

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Ramaphosa opens South Africa's first smartphone factory

Ramaphosa opens South Africa's first smartphone factory

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Know your business inside out with a Biz Office

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Diageo dedicates $219m to sustainability projects in Africa

Diageo dedicates $219m to sustainability projects in Africa

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3 steps towards 'glass boxing' your company with a Biz Press Office

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Coca-Cola to retain majority stake in Africa bottling business

Coca-Cola to retain majority stake in Africa bottling business

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#CNILux: Global luxury industry shifts gaze to Africa

#CNILux: Global luxury industry shifts gaze to Africa

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#SeamlessSA: How Ramona Kasavan is taking Mimi Women to the rest of Africa

#SeamlessSA: How Ramona Kasavan is taking Mimi Women to the rest of Africa

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Airbus launches white paper on aerospace technologies in Africa

Airbus launches white paper on aerospace technologies in Africa

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Trading while caring for people and planet

Trading while caring for people and planet

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Top 10 nominees for Innovation Prize for Africa 2018 announced

Top 10 nominees for Innovation Prize for Africa 2018 announced

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Why Tanzania asked a Kenyan firm to build BRT buses

Why Tanzania asked a Kenyan firm to build BRT buses

James Kariuki 30 May 2018

#MFGIndaba: Africa's opportunity to unlock industrial growth potential

#MFGIndaba: Africa's opportunity to unlock industrial growth potential

Lauren Hartzenberg 28 May 2018

Toward sustainable ammonia production

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Many African countries had a surprise manufacturing surge in 2010s - it bodes well for the years ahead

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Ethnic conflict could unravel Ethiopia's valuable garment industry

Ethnic conflict could unravel Ethiopia's valuable garment industry

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Mondelez International announces senior appointments in sub-Saharan Africa

Mondelez International announces senior appointments in sub-Saharan Africa

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Why Ford, Chanel and other companies pitch in during a crisis - without the government ordering them to

Why Ford, Chanel and other companies pitch in during a crisis - without the government ordering them to

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Tertius Carstens named CEO for PepsiCo sub-Saharan Africa

Tertius Carstens named CEO for PepsiCo sub-Saharan Africa

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10 ways to stay connected on Biz during lockdown

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Defy to begin building ventilators in SA this May

Defy to begin building ventilators in SA this May

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The Bizcommunity: Not taking lockdown lying down

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Alpla to consolidate manufacturing in Gauteng with new plant

Alpla to consolidate manufacturing in Gauteng with new plant

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$50m Standard Bank funding to boost CCBA Ethiopia expansion

$50m Standard Bank funding to boost CCBA Ethiopia expansion

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Technology trends impacting global manufacturing in 2020

Technology trends impacting global manufacturing in 2020

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These are Shoprite's standout suppliers for 2019

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Ramaphosa opens South Africa's first smartphone factory

Ramaphosa opens South Africa's first smartphone factory

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Know your business inside out with a Biz Office

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Diageo dedicates $219m to sustainability projects in Africa

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3 steps towards 'glass boxing' your company with a Biz Press Office

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Coca-Cola to retain majority stake in Africa bottling business

Coca-Cola to retain majority stake in Africa bottling business

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#CNILux: Global luxury industry shifts gaze to Africa

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#SeamlessSA: How Ramona Kasavan is taking Mimi Women to the rest of Africa

#SeamlessSA: How Ramona Kasavan is taking Mimi Women to the rest of Africa

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Airbus launches white paper on aerospace technologies in Africa

Airbus launches white paper on aerospace technologies in Africa

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Trading while caring for people and planet

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Top 10 nominees for Innovation Prize for Africa 2018 announced

Top 10 nominees for Innovation Prize for Africa 2018 announced

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Why Tanzania asked a Kenyan firm to build BRT buses

Why Tanzania asked a Kenyan firm to build BRT buses

James Kariuki 30 May 2018

#MFGIndaba: Africa's opportunity to unlock industrial growth potential

#MFGIndaba: Africa's opportunity to unlock industrial growth potential

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Toward sustainable ammonia production

Toward sustainable ammonia production

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Sharpening African manufacturers' competitive edge with technology

Sharpening African manufacturers' competitive edge with technology

Matthew Kibby 20 Mar 2018

How plastics made from plants could be the answer to the world's waste problem

How plastics made from plants could be the answer to the world's waste problem

James William Comerford 26 Feb 2018

East Africa: Smuggling, hides exports hurting bid to grow leather trade

East Africa: Smuggling, hides exports hurting bid to grow leather trade

Njiraini Muchira 6 Feb 2018

Game-changing trends for the manufacturing industry in 2018

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How Africa can negotiate an effective continental free trade area agreement

How Africa can negotiate an effective continental free trade area agreement

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Ethiopia: Institute says textile, garment market expanding

Ethiopia: Institute says textile, garment market expanding

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Nestle to close its DR Congo factory

Nestle to close its DR Congo factory

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Strengthening of trade, investment ties at Africa ASEAN Business Expo

Strengthening of trade, investment ties at Africa ASEAN Business Expo

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Dangote: Nigeria is learning how to produce the entire value chain

Dangote: Nigeria is learning how to produce the entire value chain

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SA companies explore opportunities in Tunisia, Algeria

SA companies explore opportunities in Tunisia, Algeria

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