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Nine tips on how to network like a pro

Conferences, product launches and other corporate functions can be good platforms to make business contacts and to meet potential new clients.

Bien Donné Agri Cape Week 2012

The Bien Donné Agri Cape Week is destined to take the fruit, vegetable and wine industries to unchartered territories.

Mozambique property market showing steady growth, says developer

Mozambique’s real estate market has been steadily growing over the past years, in sharp contrast to many other regions in the world.

COP17 – Just another battle of wills?

“By addressing the problem of carbon emission and environmental pollution, companies not only limit carbon footprint and waste, but optimise business performance.”

Cape Town companies should “take their role in Africa more seriously”

While the Chinese, Indians and Brazilians have been expanding rapidly across Africa, it has taken most South African businesses a while to fully grasp the opportunities.

Unlocking the wealth of Africa’s agriculture: Partnership for commercial projects on offer

“We firmly believe that the economic development and prospering of the African continent, also as economic and trading bloc, is inextricably linked to its ability to unlock the economic potential and value of its rich agricultural resources, and that commercial farming and agribusiness is essential for this to happen.”

How to make it in the vending machine business

Jason Delbridge, a 20-year-old South African, has been earning a regular passive income from vending machines for almost a decade. How we made it in Africa asked him about how to run a successful vending machine business.

IT Leaders East Africa Summit

The Summit has been designed for knowledge sharing, networking and deal making within the African IT industry.

Morocco to construct 350 km high-speed rail line

Morocco is set to build a 350 kilometre high-speed rail line between the cities of Casablanca and Tangiers.

Uganda a vibrant economy for Qatar Airways

Qatar Airways has confidence in the Ugandan economy and sees it as a vibrant market.