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Governments and Corporate Players Shaping Africa’s LNG Game

Africa Oil Week 2016 will once again highlight Africa's upstream industry with insights, debate and discourse from Africa's governments, national oil companies, licensing agencies and leading corporate players shaping the continent's vast hydrocarbon future

Stanbic Bank Reports Solid Growth Numbers at Half-Year Mark

Stanbic Bank has released its half-year results for the 2016 financial year, posting commendable growth on all key metrics and record earnings to further consolidate its leadership position in the industry

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