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Pretoria : The Jacaranda City Full of Hidden Tourist Treasures

Considered the lesser talked about city when compared to the wealth and glamour of neighbouring Johannesburg, sedate, leafy Pretoria lies in a warm, sheltered valley surrounded by the hills of the Magaliesberg range.

Kick-Starting Made-in-Nigeria

A major overhaul of Nigeria's industry is needed in order to reduce foreign exchange pressures and ultimately stimulate economic growth

ACA World Cashew Festival & Expo 2016

Africa takes centre-stage as the largest regional producer of cashew

Enterprise Apps Poised for Lasting Impact on Transport and Logistics

According to Cassie Lessing, Managing Director of the Strato IT Group, apps represent an increasingly important channel for companies to deliver content, information and services to users, especially in Africa

Unlocking Opportunities in West Africa’s Real Estate Sector

Set under the theme of unlocking opportunities in West Africa's real estate sector, West Africa Real Estate Investor Forum 2016 will bring together business owners and investors to explore opportunities in this high-growth market

Solar-Tec

Showcasing the latest solar technologies from local and international markets

Scatec Solar secures 100 MW Solar Project in Nigeria

Announced in tandem with the Company's impressive second quarter results, Scatec Solar has signed an agreement to develop, build, own and operate the 100MW Nova Scotia solar power plant in Jigawa

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