Adaku Ufere named finalist for attorney of the year Published by Press Office on 29 August 2017 Adaku was nominated in the associate/assistant solicitor category.
Quantum Global awarded “Fastest Growing Investment Company in Sub-Saharan Africa 2017” Published by Press Office on 22 August 2017 ‘The past year has demonstrated consistent and strong returns over multiple funds and is a testament to our approach, our partnerships across the continent as well as our clients’ satisfaction.’
Ethiopian starts thrice-weekly service to Bahrain Published by Press Office on 22 August 2017 ‘Bahrain is an important destination in the Middle East joining the ever emerging Ethiopian destinations to the Gulf.’
Access to mechanisation – driving African agri growth Published by Press Office on 20 August 2017 Over two-thirds of sub-Saharan African farms rely solely on human power.
Capoinvest Limited to promote foreign direct investment in Porto do Caio Project in Cabinda Published by Press Office on 18 August 2017 Angola’s international trade is entirely dependent on the country’s ports, which account for over 90% of imports.
New Angolan beverage plant approved for development Published by Press Office on 16 August 2017 Once fully operational, the plant has a target output of over 80 million litres annually and will employ over 400 employees.
Pathways to Funding Do-ference: An access-to-finance masterclass for early stage (social) entrepreneurs Published by Press Office on 15 August 2017 ‘The Do-ference helps entrepreneurs find out how, when, and where to access the right funding.’
Ethiopian retrofitted its B767-300 fleet with flat-bed seats and wifi IFE Published by Press Office on 14 August 2017 ‘By December 2017, all our B767 fleet will be fitted with flat-bed seats in Cloud Nine with access to a range of video programming available for wireless streaming in all cabins.’
Business school commits record R4.6 million towards scholarships for 2018 Published by Press Office on 8 August 2017 Associate professor Mills Soko explained that UCT GSB made additional funds available for next year’s intake, and is encouraging historically disadvantaged South Africans and African citizens to apply.
South African mining company goes against the grain with major US acquisition Published by Julian Grieve on 3 August 2017 The deal has been called a transformative transaction creating a cash-generative, globally competitive South African mining champion.
Quantum Global appoints top US business leader and African tech entrepreneur to its advisory board Published by Press Office on 3 August 2017 Quantum Global has welcomed two new members to its advisory board – Jack Rosen and Richard Nouni.
Ethiopian marks Star Alliance 20th anniversary Published by Press Office on 1 August 2017 The inaugural ceremony of Ethiopian’s fifth destination in Nigeria, Kaduna, has matched with the 20th anniversary celebration.
Polyoak’s innovative aseptic carton packaging Published by Press Office on 31 July 2017 Polyoak Packaging has launched a new division specialising in aseptic packaging systems for Southern Africa, to enable a broader base of customers to access this increasingly popular packaging format.
The case for up-skilling senior management during a recession Published by Press Office on 28 July 2017 When times are tough, training often takes a hit – particularly the development of senior executives. But lessons from the 2008 economic downturn indicate this may not be the best path towards long-term resilience.
