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AGRITEC ID-EMRC International Business Forum

Within the framework of our international and cross-continental expertise we are delighted to promote the First Edition of the AGRITEC ID-EMRC International Business Forum, which will be held in Lisbon.

Biofuels can play important role in boosting economic growth

Biofuels production has the potential to boost economic growth in Africa, according to Giovanni Venturini, a partner at Agroils Srl

Interview: Servicing Malawi’s property industry

“Malawi has a need for coordinated developments that take care of what the population needs.” How we made it in Africa interviews Anton Bieber, CEO of Broll Malawi

Interview: Doing business in South Africa’s power sector

Salvador von Neuberg, CEO of Bilfinger Berger Power Holdings, says South Africa’s power sector holds good growth potential.

Next Generation Marketing Strategies

Marketing environment is turbulent and hence requires a relevant strategy that can effectively plug into the constantly changing trends. Successful businesses realise that gaining insight and applying next generation marketing strategies ensures a more flexible response to this volatile business situation. Investments in marketing programmes are expected to generate revenue and as such return on marketing investments is always an area that marketers have to optimise in their marketing activities.

Quality and Productivity Management for East African Laboratories

Laboratory professionals need to direct more effort to demonstrating the impact of laboratory tests on a greater variety of standards. Even though detailed statistical and epidemiologic knowledge is not essential the critical appraisal skills and a competent understanding of the strengths and weaknesses of systematic review are crucial.

Advanced Supply Chain Optimisation

This valuable and interactive two day training workshop will offer delegates the opportunity to enhance their existing skills and develop smarter ways to move forward in their supply chain functions.

Data centres hold potential for African property developers

The construction of data centres is an area with great potential for African property developers, says Charles K. Robertson of South Africa-based Visual International.

Global Expo Botswana

Global Expo Botswana 2010 will be held from 17-20 November 2010, at Fairgrounds, Gaborone, under the theme “Building Strategic Partnerships and Opportunities beyond the Economic Crisis”.

South African property moves into an ecofriendly future

The Nedbank Phase II project, undertaken by the sustainability team of WSP GREEN by DESIGN, comprises a new building in Sandton, which is governed by environmentally sustainable principles.

SIMA 2011

SIMA is the only trade show that meets all the needs of a farming operation: equipment, livestock breeding and renewable energy.

AG CONNECT Expo 2011

AG CONNECT Expo 2011 is a world-class event for the global agriculture industry — bringing together the latest in equipment, technology and ideas.