A memorandum of understanding (MOU) was signed between the National Automotive Council (NAC) of Nigeria and Wesbank to stimulate the sale of locally assembled vehicles in Nigeria. The Nigerian government […]
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The last frontier
Optimism amongst South African businesses about opportunities throughout Africa is on the rise. Yet, successfully marketing a brand across such a diverse continent – with over 50 countries, hundreds of […]
Procedures for travel to Ebola countries
New procedures have been introduced by South African Airways (SAA)for travel to and from Ebola virus high risk areas with passengers required to seek permission to travel from the national […]
Ban on travellers from Ebola-affected countries
The Government has decided to impose a total travel ban for all non-citizens traveling from identified high risk countries to limit the spread of Ebola to South Africa. Unless the […]
Ebola fears air travel
Amid reports that airlines are suspending flights over the Ebola outbreak the United Nations World Health Organisation (WHO) has allayed fears by sending out social media messages. These have assurances […]
Ebola bodies banned from being trucked
The Nigerian Federal Government has banned the transportation of corpses from the three West African countries of Guinea, Liberia and Sierra Leone where cases of Ebola Virus Disease (EVD) are […]
Half of China’s foreign aid coming to Africa
No pre-conditions have been attached to China earmarking half of its foreign aid to Africa. This was announced by the Chinese Premier Li Keqiang whilst at the World Economic Forum […]
Nigeria, China sign multi-billion dollar railway deal
A coastal railway line stretching 1 385 kilometres in Nigeria is to be built by the China Railway Construction Corporation Limited at a cost of US$ 13.1 billion. It will cross […]
Construction of the port at Pemba begins in 2015
The new port at Pemba, in Mozambique’s Cabo Degado province is due to begin in 2015. Tavares Martinho, director at state owned company ENH Logistics said, “The port will have […]
SA to participate in WEF Africa summit
Three ministers are representing South Africa at the World Economic Forum (WEF) on Africa Summit. The three ministers are Trade Minister Rob Davies, Finance Minister Pravin Gordhan and Co-operative Governance […]