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South Africa’s Business Confidence Accelerates

A survey carried out on Tuesday revealed that the South Africa’s business confidence climbed to its highest level in five months in July helped by a firmer currency, higher sales of vehicles and falling inflation..

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Rand Weakens as No-confidence Vote Draws Closer

The South African rand has weakened due to investors bet on a no-confidence vote by secret ballot against President Jacob Zuma could unseat him. At 0650 GMT the rand was.

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South Africa: British Platinum Company to Reduce Overhead Cost, Monetize assets to Preserve Cash

Lonmin Plc, the British producer of platinum group metals operating in the Bushveld Complex of South Africa, has said it would cut cost and monetize select assets, including the sale.

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Nigeria: FG Adjures Dangote to Speed up Private Refinery Construction

The Federal Government has adjured Nigeria’s richest man Aliko Dangote to speed up the construction of his $12bn refinery. According to the Nigerian government, it is ready to assist in.

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South Africa: Central Bank Mandated to Protect Currency Value

The South African Central Bank is saddled with the responsibility of ensuring that the South African currency retains its value. Governor Lesetja Kganyago said Tuesday, during a proposal by the.

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Nigeria: Acting President Launches $1.5Bln Fertilizer Plant to Boost Agriculture

Nigeria’s acting President will Thursday, commission a $1.5 billion fertilizer plant to boost agriculture in Nigeria. The plant is located in the city of Port Harcourt. According to a statement,.

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Zambia: Operations Halted at Nchanga Underground Mine

Zambia’s Konkola Copper Mines (KCM) has declared that operations on Nchanga underground mine (NUG) will be put on hold following the recent theft of high voltage cables within the mining.

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Ethiopia Exports $62 Million Worth of Agricultural Products to China, Europe

Image: UN The head of Ethiopian Trade ministry Gondar regional office, Bizuayehu Demissie, has said that Ethiopia has successfully exported 62 million US dollars’ worth of agricultural products through the.

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South Africa: Amplats Records 55% Fall on Lower Sales

South Africa’s world largest producer of the precious metal, Amplats, stated on Monday that there has been a fall of 55% profit on lower sales, a stronger rand and tax.

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9mobile Solicits for New Investors

Former Etisalat Group now 9mobile says it is open to partner with new investors, its chief executive said on Wednesday at an event to officially announce the company’s new name.

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