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Scratching the Surface of African Tourism

The African Development Bank's latest Tourism Monitor alludes to a notable rise in visitors exploring the continent's riches; an exciting statistic given the amount of potential still yet to be reached

Manufacturing Indaba Launches in East Africa

Manufacturing East Africa is borne from the success of the Manufacturing Indaba conference and exhibition which is hosted annually in the city of Ekurhuleni, South Africa

Cape Town Travel Guide : Nature Meets Nurture

When it comes to the leading business hubs of Africa, there are a few immediate names that spring to the fore, and – shining like a beacon above the continent’s traditional gateway – Cape Town perhaps stands head and shoulders above them all.

Advancements in Mobile Technology Connect Africa with Global Markets

Home to one of the world's fastest growing middle classes, Africa has seen multiple opportunities emerge for both local and global retailers from this digital growth. This is according to the CEO of DHL Express Sub-Saharan Africa

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The Future of Grocery Retailing in Sub-Saharan Africa

Coinciding with the 2016 Consumer Foods Forum, IGD's new report reveals the market ups and downs in sub-Saharan Africa's grocery industry

East Africa’s LNG: The Global Race Intensifies

Facing intense competition from exporters in Asia and the Middle East, Tanzania and Mozambique must act quickly to secure long-term supply contracts. John Roper, Head of Middle East at Uniper Global Commodities SE, discusses how the global LNG race is intensifying every day

Letshego Granted Full Commercial Banking Licence in Namibia

Letshego Holdings Limited has secured a full commercial banking licence for Letshego Bank Namibia, marking the Company's fifth deposit-taking licence across sub-Saharan Africa

Eko Atlantic City Completes Nigeria’s First Eight-Lane City Road

Eko Atlantic City, a unique and innovative mixed-use development situated in a vibrant environment with 21st century facilities on the coast of Lagos, has reached the advanced stages of the first phase of development

Swisatec to Embrace Live-Work-Play Ethos at R14 Billion Blue Rock Village

Swisatec, the architect and project manager for Africa's first green village, Blue Rock Village, has announced a new multimillion rand addition to the village; the Santa Luzia lifestyle centre and the five-star Blue Rock Hotel and conferencing centre