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Dramatic rise of African consumer power driving development

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Three key trends for African economic growth in 2018

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Pricing scandal hits Zimbabwe's Mbada Diamonds

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Low water levels aid plans for rehabilitation of Kariba Dam

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Zimbabwe responding to limitations of hydro power

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SADC fuel channel expansion opens opportunities for logistics partners

SADC fuel channel expansion opens opportunities for logistics partners

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Zimbabwe seizes unlicensed diamond mines

Zimbabwe seizes unlicensed diamond mines

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Landlocked Africa: increased trade needed to meet development goals

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Zimbabwe company inks USD1.1bn thermal power deal with China

Zimbabwe company inks USD1.1bn thermal power deal with China

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Platinum miners express concern over export levy

Platinum miners express concern over export levy

3 Feb 2015

Unicef's David Anthony says that education and investing in children are vital components in Africa's struggle to survive and develop its huge consumer market potential. Image: Unicef

Could Africa become like China?

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Trade and Industry Minister Rob Davies is confident that the Africa Growth and Opportunities Act will be renewed and that the local production of movies in South Africa will increase. Image: GCIS

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President Barack Obama has announced the establishment of the Washington Nelson Mandela Leadership Initiative which will allow young African leaders to study at some of the USA's top universities. Image: Wikipedia

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Zim looks at solar power

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Alison Chikova, acting Sapp CC manager

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Arebbusch solar power. Image: Republikein

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Waste-to-energy programmes key in the sustainable circular economy

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Pricing scandal hits Zimbabwe's Mbada Diamonds

Pricing scandal hits Zimbabwe's Mbada Diamonds

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Low water levels aid plans for rehabilitation of Kariba Dam

Low water levels aid plans for rehabilitation of Kariba Dam

Tom Nevin 18 Jan 2017

Zimbabwe responding to limitations of hydro power

Zimbabwe responding to limitations of hydro power

James Shepherd 15 Dec 2016

Big business opportunities ahead for Africa - McKinsey

16 Sep 2016

Zim reviews mining fees

Zim reviews mining fees

12 Sep 2016

Zimbabwean miner launches graduate training programme

Zimbabwean miner launches graduate training programme

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SADC fuel channel expansion opens opportunities for logistics partners

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Zimbabwe seizes unlicensed diamond mines

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Landlocked Africa: increased trade needed to meet development goals

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Zimbabwe company inks USD1.1bn thermal power deal with China

Zimbabwe company inks USD1.1bn thermal power deal with China

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Could Africa become like China?

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Trade and Industry Minister Rob Davies is confident that the Africa Growth and Opportunities Act will be renewed and that the local production of movies in South Africa will increase. Image: GCIS

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President Barack Obama has announced the establishment of the Washington Nelson Mandela Leadership Initiative which will allow young African leaders to study at some of the USA's top universities. Image: Wikipedia

Africa must look for partnerships

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AECI's Mark Dytor is looking for opportunities in other parts of the world because of strikes in SA and the weak state of the economy. Image: AECI

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TFR's Siyabonga Gama has urged SADC countries to put considerably more money into improving Africa's railway infrastructure. Image:

Transnet seeks greater SADC investment in rail networks

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Zimbabwe's new Reserve Bank Governor John Mangudya says he is powerless to do anything about the economy. Image:

Zimbabwe central bank has 'no tools' to fix economy

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An illegal diamond dealer in Zimbabwe holds gems from Marange mine. Zimbabwe has stopped illegal mining and is now selling its diamonds in Antwerp. Image:

Zimbabwe takes heart from Antwerp trial sale of gems

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Barloworld's Clive Thomson is upbeat about the company's Africa prospects. Image: Barloworld.

Barloworld plans Africa expansion

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President Jacob Zuma. Image: GCIS

Zuma calls for increased trade between SA, DRC

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Bowman Gilfillan to increase of offices in Africa

Bowman Gilfillan to increase of offices in Africa

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SA among slowest growing African economies

SA among slowest growing African economies

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Gaberone to become diamond selling centre

Gaberone to become diamond selling centre

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Africa is a target for Citibank

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SA mining companies pay US$81m to Zimbabwe

SA mining companies pay US$81m to Zimbabwe

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Steel market doldrums hurt BSI

Steel market doldrums hurt BSI

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