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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.
Zambian president concedes electoral defeat
Zambian president Rupiah Banda has conceded electoral defeat to Michael Sata, who has been declared winner of the presidential election.
Why Ericsson chose Ghana for its African support hub
Swedish telecommunications firm Ericsson has picked Ghana to base its African Regional Support Centre (RSC).
Shoprite boosts its presence in Mauritius
The largest food retailer in Africa, the Shoprite Group, will be adding two new Shoprite supermarkets to its operations in Mauritius after acquiring two Kaddy Plus stores.
The end of SA’s low-cost airline industry as we know it?
South Africa’s low-cost airline industry is battling for survival amidst rising fuel prices, airport tax increases and sluggish consumer demand.
Logistics companies looking to cash in from Asia-Africa trade
Logistics services companies such as AP Moeller-Maersk A/S and Deutsche Post AG are boosting shipping links between Asia and Africa to benefit from record trade between the two regions.
Kenya: Former coffee plantations making way for property development
Farmland on the outskirts of Kenya’s capital Nairobi is increasingly being used for property development.
Digital Edge Live
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China a key player in Africa’s hydropower industry
Chinese companies are involved in a host of hydropower projects on the continent.
World Veterinary Congress 2011
The World Veterinary Congress 2011 in Cape Town promises to be the proverbial pot of gold at the end of the South African rainbow nation.
International Housing and Home Warranty Conference
The 12th International Housing and Home Warranty Conference (IHHWC 2011) will be hosted in Cape Town from 24 to 28 September this year. It will be the first time in its thirty-year history that this prestigious conference will be taking place on the African continent.
Nigeria: Why major oil companies are not interested to build refineries
This Day newspaper reports that none of the international oil companies operating in Nigeria have shown an interest to build a refinery in the country.
South Sudan to relocate capital city
CNN reports that South Sudan will move its capital from Juba to the smaller town of Ramciel in the north. The government said that Ramciel will provide it with more room for expansion.
Kenya to introduce one-stop border posts
Kenya is set to establish five one-stop border posts, which will likely be a massive boost for trade in the region.
