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Somali pirates' return adds to crisis for global shipping companies

Somali pirates' return adds to crisis for global shipping companies

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Iata and The Weather Company join forces to enhance turbulence data for airlines

22 Feb 2024

Source: Islamic Development Bank Institute (IsDBI).

IsDBI unveils flagship Islamic finance marketplace

3 Jan 2024

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

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

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

African 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

Grindrod, a boost for Africa

19 May 2014

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

Rockcastle's African operations on track

Alistair Anderson 16 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

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

Santam 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

SABMiller's Africa sales slow growth

Nick Hedley 17 Apr 2014

Bottom line: It's about Africa

Bottom line: It's about Africa

Danette Breitenbach 11 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

ZenithOptimedia releases its 'Global Adspend' forecasts

ZenithOptimedia releases its 'Global Adspend' forecasts

9 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

Philips to establish research and innovation hub in Kenya

Philips to establish research and innovation hub in Kenya

26 Mar 2014

Winning advertising creative - you get what you brief

Winning advertising creative - you get what you brief

Dina Saffer-Myers 18 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

[2014 trends] Fashionably late

[2014 trends] Fashionably late

Nick Schilperoort 7 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

The numberof attacks on ships by pirates fell sharply last year. Image:

Piracy at lowest level for six years says bureau

17 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

How to find best daily deals on online shopping that meet your budget

How to find best daily deals on online shopping that meet your budget

Matthew Samuel 2 Jan 2014

Luxury goods firms taking the battle to Africa

Luxury goods firms taking the battle to Africa

Zeenat Moorad 27 Dec 2013

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

'Beyond Retail' for Africa

'Beyond Retail' for Africa

Danette Breitenbach 17 Dec 2013

Santam's Ian Kirk says the deal with Sanlam will create value for shareholders. Image: Santam

Sanlam, Santam work together in emerging markets

Gillian Jones 13 Dec 2013

Yuppiechef creams customer service with common sense

Yuppiechef creams customer service with common sense

Sindy Peters 5 Dec 2013

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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

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

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

African 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

Grindrod, a boost for Africa

19 May 2014

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

Rockcastle's African operations on track

Alistair Anderson 16 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

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

Santam 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

SABMiller's Africa sales slow growth

Nick Hedley 17 Apr 2014

Bottom line: It's about Africa

Bottom line: It's about Africa

Danette Breitenbach 11 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

ZenithOptimedia releases its 'Global Adspend' forecasts

ZenithOptimedia releases its 'Global Adspend' forecasts

9 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

Philips to establish research and innovation hub in Kenya

Philips to establish research and innovation hub in Kenya

26 Mar 2014

Winning advertising creative - you get what you brief

Winning advertising creative - you get what you brief

Dina Saffer-Myers 18 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

[2014 trends] Fashionably late

[2014 trends] Fashionably late

Nick Schilperoort 7 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

The numberof attacks on ships by pirates fell sharply last year. Image:

Piracy at lowest level for six years says bureau

17 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

How to find best daily deals on online shopping that meet your budget

How to find best daily deals on online shopping that meet your budget

Matthew Samuel 2 Jan 2014

Luxury goods firms taking the battle to Africa

Luxury goods firms taking the battle to Africa

Zeenat Moorad 27 Dec 2013

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

'Beyond Retail' for Africa

'Beyond Retail' for Africa

Danette Breitenbach 17 Dec 2013

Santam's Ian Kirk says the deal with Sanlam will create value for shareholders. Image: Santam

Sanlam, Santam work together in emerging markets

Gillian Jones 13 Dec 2013

Yuppiechef creams customer service with common sense

Yuppiechef creams customer service with common sense

Sindy Peters 5 Dec 2013

Like Europe, five African countries have signed a framework to establish a common currency. Image: K-U Hasler

East Africa seeks to establish a monetary union

2 Dec 2013

Hyprop has bought Manda Hill shopping centre in Lusaka for R768m. Image:

Hyprop buys 87% of African Land for R768m

29 Nov 2013

Barloworld's Clive Thomson is upbeat about the company's Africa prospects. Image: Barloworld.

Barloworld plans Africa expansion

Nick Hedley 20 Nov 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

FNB's eWallet shows strong growth in Africa

FNB's eWallet shows strong growth in Africa

Bekezela Phakathi 28 Oct 2013