Economy and business
Intra-African trade a must for growth
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- 29 October 2012
Doing business in Africa, intra-regional investment and perceptions of the continent came under the spotlight at the recent Nedbank-Nepad Business Forum.
• South Africa: great for investment
Imbizo boost for entrepreneurs
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- 17 October 2012
Ten small business owners from Kliptown, Soweto – part of 48 in three of South Africa’s provinces - graduated from an eight-month pilot business programme aimed at helping them improve their business skills and sustain their livelihoods.
• Citizens in charge of their destiny
Premier upbeat over Gauteng's future
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- 05 October 2012
Gauteng premier Nomvula Mokonyane was the speaker at the latest New Age Business Briefing, where she spoke about her plans to strengthen the province's position as the economic hub of South Africa and the gateway to Africa.
• Gauteng Hotline to raise service bar
South Africa’s competitiveness consistent
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- 28 September 2012
• SA improves global competitiveness
Brics development bank underway?
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- 26 September 2012
While the idea for a Brics development bank could hold great benefits for Africa, it must be driven by more than just political will, said expert panellists at a debate hosted by research and strategy consultants Frontier Advisory.
• Brics a boost to Brand South Africa
Green service station piloted in South Africa
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- 26 September 2012
Global fuel giant Total has expressed its commitment to investment in South Africa, and has unveiled the first of its new chain of eco-friendly service stations.
• Portable plant makes fuel from waste
South Africa, Botswana sign trade agreement
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- 31 August 2012
South Africa and Botswana have signed a memorandum of understanding to promote trade and investment between the two countries.
• National development plan unveiled
