Economy and business
Botswana launches brand strategy
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- 24 May 2013
Botswana is a resources rich, economically and politically stable country with a strong economy and an enviable credit rating. It is capitalising on all of this to build its brand and grow the nation as an economic powerhouse. Synergies with its neighbours are part of the plan.
• Deals a-plenty at fifth BRICS summit
Another blue diamond found
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- 09 May 2013
Yet another magnificent blue diamond – the rarest of all diamonds – has been unearthed at Petra Diamonds in Cullinan. It is here that the Great Star of Africa, among other flawless gems, was discovered.
• Record price for SA diamond
Country brings in offshoring business
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- 03 May 2013
Offshoring is big business, and foreign companies, particularly those in Europe, are increasingly choosing South Africa to set up operations.
• New incentives for offshoring sector
Women in Wine export winner
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- 30 April 2013
Women in Wine is toasting its success as its wines are well-received in the export market. Its allure, the company believes, lies in more than just its quality tipple. Buyers are supporting its drive to empower female farm workers, putting their money where their mouth is.
• ‘Most exciting’ New World wine
Developments from Brics summit
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- 12 April 2013
South Africa was the last country to join Brics, the political grouping of strong emerging economies. It lags its partners in terms of economic clout, but is no less important to the business of the brotherhood.
• Africa rising
Mintek produces African jewellery
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- 11 April 2013
Traditional knowledge has been combined with goldsmithing techniques and glass recycling to create a jewellery line that is distinctively African. Along the way, disadvantaged and rural women are learning skills and earning a living.
• Revenue from beneficiation
Apricot industry a winner for SA
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- 05 April 2013
South Africa is known internationally for the quality of its fresh fruit produce, and the country is no slouch when it comes to apricots – it’s the largest exporter of top quality canned apricots in the world.
• SA’s burgeoning berry industry
