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Gulfstream Energy Awarded Fuel Products and Services Contract in SA

Gulfstream Energy has extended its reach within South Africa's public sector with the signing of a contract for the delivery of millions of litres of fuel per annum across more than 100 sites

Facebook Opens First Office on the African Continent

In order to continue connecting even more people on a continent where mobile telephony is prospering, Facebook has opened its first African office in Johannesburg, South Africa

David McIlroy on “Developing the Underdeveloped”

The outlook for African infrastructure has never been more encouraging with the increasingly real potential to transform the fortunes of the continent and help ensure a brighter future for all of Africa

Empowering African Women through the Tech Revolution

African women are to play an ever-increasing role in the telecoms industry and with this will come a whole new way of thinking that is set to revolutionise the tech industry

The Rise of South Africa’s Millionaires

The New World Africa Wealth Report claims more than 160,000 individuals in South Africa are now holders of the millionaire status, holding a combined total of US$660 billion in personal wealth at the end of 2014

City of Joburg Empowers Entrepreneurs and SMMEs at INDUTEC

INDUTEC is endorsed and supported by more than 36 professional institutes and associations, making it the leading Industry showcase on the continent

GE Nigeria Fulfils Commitment to Developing Local Expertise

General Electric (GE) Nigeria has sent the first batch out of the 15 newly recruited technicians and engineers to Brazil for training in the assembly and test of subsea equipment.

Top Technology Hurdles that Hinder SA Startups

Ambarish Gupta, Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Knowlarity talks technology hurdles in SA and how to overcome them

GE Announces 10-year Safety Milestone in Nigeria

President and CEO of General Electric Nigeria, Dr Lazarus Angbazo has recorded another milestone at its oil & gas facility in Onne

Eranove Signs Hydro-Electric Power Project in Mali

Hydro-electric power is one renewable energy source that is in abundant supply in Africa, and Eranove is looking to capitalise on this through its new hydro-electric power project in Mali