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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

ecosur afrique : Carbon Credits Transaction is First in West Africa

ecosur afrique secures the first carbon credits transaction, allowing customers to offset the CO2 emissions of vehicles leased in West Africa

Easier Financing Helps Economic Growth in Sub-Saharan Africa

Those who take the plunge by investing in energy projects in Africa need to go in with their eyes wide open, according to Standard Bank

Millennials to Use Strengths for a Path to Entrepreneurship

Gugu Mjadu of the Sanlam/Business Partners Entrepreneur of the Year competition explains how South Africa is yet to optimise the potential of the Millennial generation

World Economic Forum : Making Sustainable Development a Reality

The 25th World Economic Forum on Africa aims to focus on the continent's efforts to enhance competitiveness, invest in human capital, strengthen risk resilience and harness opportunities arising from technology adoption in all sectors

Major Focus on Agriculture at AB7

The continent's largest annual food & beverage industry trade event, AB7, will focus on agricultural business in Africa this year.