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2,500 Kenyan fashion creators poised to enter global markets

2,500 Kenyan fashion creators poised to enter global markets

Geoff Seeley is the CMO for PayPal. Source: PayPal.

PayPal appoints Geoff Seeley as new CMO amid job cuts

By Karabo Ledwaba 27 Feb 2024

Democratising access to luxury goods on the African continent

Democratising access to luxury goods on the African continent

9 Jan 2024

Panâh: An ethical fashion production house in Kenya

Panâh: An ethical fashion production house in Kenya

14 Mar 2017

Ringier, Silvertree end JV; Silvertree gets DealDey

Ringier, Silvertree end JV; Silvertree gets DealDey

Gabriella Mulligan 13 Mar 2017

New accord to boost trade between Kenya and Egypt

New accord to boost trade between Kenya and Egypt

Aggrey Mutambo 22 Feb 2017

4th Addis Agrofood Exhibition in Ethiopia

4th Addis Agrofood Exhibition in Ethiopia

27 Sep 2016

Exciting future for continent that accesses the power of Internet of Things

Exciting future for continent that accesses the power of Internet of Things

Brett Parker 16 Aug 2016

#CGFsummit: Reasons to believe in Africa

#CGFsummit: Reasons to believe in Africa

Louise Marsland 17 Jun 2016

#CGFSummit: Future of retailing in sub-Saharan Africa

Louise Marsland 16 Jun 2016

Charles Brewer: 2015 to be a year of growth for the logistics industry in Africa

Charles Brewer: 2015 to be a year of growth for the logistics industry in Africa

Cari Van Wyk 8 Jun 2015

Minister of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries, Senzeni Zokwana will chair a workshop on food production in SADC countries alongside New Zealand High Commissioner Richard Mann. Image: GCIS

Workshop to help SADC countries improve food production

1 Sep 2014

Health Minister Aaron Motsoaledi says that travellers from Guinea, Sierra Leone and Liberia will not be allowed to travel to South Africa and anyone wanting to visit those countries has been advised to delay the trip for the foreseeable future. Image: GCIS

SA's borders closed to Ebola-affected countries

22 Aug 2014

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

Postive results likely from US-Africa summit says Davies

13 Aug 2014

SA Taxi will no longer finance old taxis as these tend to be unreliable. Image:

SA Taxi's cash pile opens new frontiers

12 Jun 2014

Santova's Glen Gerber says the company is keen to expand its supply chain management services to a number of African countries. Image:

Santova seeks to expand trade corridors

Marc Hasenfuss 5 Jun 2014

Packaging in SA is always changing shape

Packaging in SA is always changing shape

Mark Allix 2 Jun 2014

Alan Olivier, Chief Executive of Grindrod says the company will raise R4bn to put into infrastructure development in Africa. Image: Grindrod

Grindrod, a boost for Africa

19 May 2014

RRL Grindrod says it is building international quality locomotives at at least 30% less than the cost of its competitors. Image: RRL Grindrod

Grindrod moots 'much cheaper' trains

Razina Munshi 28 Mar 2014

SA's transport infrastructure still makes it an attractive option for international companies. Image:

'Solutions sought for high port tariffs'

Ntsakisi Maswanganyi 11 Feb 2014

The numberof attacks on ships by pirates fell sharply last year. Image:

Piracy at lowest level for six years says bureau

17 Jan 2014

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

Barloworld plans Africa expansion

Nick Hedley 20 Nov 2013

Margins improve on fast foods for Famous Brands. Image: Steers

Famous Brands half-year earnings up 20% to 180c

29 Oct 2013

Truworths slows drive into Africa

Truworths slows drive into Africa

Zeenat Moorad 30 Sep 2013

Quick meals for Africa

Quick meals for Africa

Zeenat Moorad 16 Sep 2013

Crunch time for fruit exports

Crunch time for fruit exports

16 Sep 2013

Nearly time to buy shares

Nearly time to buy shares

2 Sep 2013

Retailers hit sweet spot in Africa

Retailers hit sweet spot in Africa

Zeenat Moorad 26 Aug 2013

Counterfeit medicine trade targets Africa's poor

Counterfeit medicine trade targets Africa's poor

24 Aug 2013

Massmart profits fall with consumers under pressure

Massmart profits fall with consumers under pressure

Zeenat Moorad 22 Aug 2013

Nairobi chaos after airport gutted

Nairobi chaos after airport gutted

8 Aug 2013

Africa's huge harbour investments

Africa's huge harbour investments

27 Jun 2013

Franchise sales up 16.8% for Famous Brands

Franchise sales up 16.8% for Famous Brands

19 Jun 2013

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Panâh: An ethical fashion production house in Kenya

Panâh: An ethical fashion production house in Kenya

14 Mar 2017

Ringier, Silvertree end JV; Silvertree gets DealDey

Ringier, Silvertree end JV; Silvertree gets DealDey

Gabriella Mulligan 13 Mar 2017

New accord to boost trade between Kenya and Egypt

New accord to boost trade between Kenya and Egypt

Aggrey Mutambo 22 Feb 2017

4th Addis Agrofood Exhibition in Ethiopia

4th Addis Agrofood Exhibition in Ethiopia

27 Sep 2016

Exciting future for continent that accesses the power of Internet of Things

Exciting future for continent that accesses the power of Internet of Things

Brett Parker 16 Aug 2016

#CGFsummit: Reasons to believe in Africa

#CGFsummit: Reasons to believe in Africa

Louise Marsland 17 Jun 2016

#CGFSummit: Future of retailing in sub-Saharan Africa

Louise Marsland 16 Jun 2016

Charles Brewer: 2015 to be a year of growth for the logistics industry in Africa

Charles Brewer: 2015 to be a year of growth for the logistics industry in Africa

Cari Van Wyk 8 Jun 2015

Minister of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries, Senzeni Zokwana will chair a workshop on food production in SADC countries alongside New Zealand High Commissioner Richard Mann. Image: GCIS

Workshop to help SADC countries improve food production

1 Sep 2014

Health Minister Aaron Motsoaledi says that travellers from Guinea, Sierra Leone and Liberia will not be allowed to travel to South Africa and anyone wanting to visit those countries has been advised to delay the trip for the foreseeable future. Image: GCIS

SA's borders closed to Ebola-affected countries

22 Aug 2014

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

Postive results likely from US-Africa summit says Davies

13 Aug 2014

SA Taxi will no longer finance old taxis as these tend to be unreliable. Image:

SA Taxi's cash pile opens new frontiers

12 Jun 2014

Santova's Glen Gerber says the company is keen to expand its supply chain management services to a number of African countries. Image:

Santova seeks to expand trade corridors

Marc Hasenfuss 5 Jun 2014

Packaging in SA is always changing shape

Packaging in SA is always changing shape

Mark Allix 2 Jun 2014

Alan Olivier, Chief Executive of Grindrod says the company will raise R4bn to put into infrastructure development in Africa. Image: Grindrod

Grindrod, a boost for Africa

19 May 2014

RRL Grindrod says it is building international quality locomotives at at least 30% less than the cost of its competitors. Image: RRL Grindrod

Grindrod moots 'much cheaper' trains

Razina Munshi 28 Mar 2014

SA's transport infrastructure still makes it an attractive option for international companies. Image:

'Solutions sought for high port tariffs'

Ntsakisi Maswanganyi 11 Feb 2014

The numberof attacks on ships by pirates fell sharply last year. Image:

Piracy at lowest level for six years says bureau

17 Jan 2014

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

Barloworld plans Africa expansion

Nick Hedley 20 Nov 2013

Margins improve on fast foods for Famous Brands. Image: Steers

Famous Brands half-year earnings up 20% to 180c

29 Oct 2013

Truworths slows drive into Africa

Truworths slows drive into Africa

Zeenat Moorad 30 Sep 2013

Quick meals for Africa

Quick meals for Africa

Zeenat Moorad 16 Sep 2013

Crunch time for fruit exports

Crunch time for fruit exports

16 Sep 2013

Nearly time to buy shares

Nearly time to buy shares

2 Sep 2013

Retailers hit sweet spot in Africa

Retailers hit sweet spot in Africa

Zeenat Moorad 26 Aug 2013

Counterfeit medicine trade targets Africa's poor

Counterfeit medicine trade targets Africa's poor

24 Aug 2013

Massmart profits fall with consumers under pressure

Massmart profits fall with consumers under pressure

Zeenat Moorad 22 Aug 2013

Nairobi chaos after airport gutted

Nairobi chaos after airport gutted

8 Aug 2013

Africa's huge harbour investments

Africa's huge harbour investments

27 Jun 2013

Franchise sales up 16.8% for Famous Brands

Franchise sales up 16.8% for Famous Brands

19 Jun 2013

Tourism growth outlook looks strong

Tourism growth outlook looks strong

Helmo Preuss 14 Jun 2013

Africa must implement open skies policy

Africa must implement open skies policy

Nicky Smith 5 Jun 2013

Japan offers US$10bn to Africa

Japan offers US$10bn to Africa

3 Jun 2013

197m people paying MTN for services

197m people paying MTN for services

29 May 2013

Africa must make better use of resources

Africa must make better use of resources

Mariam Isa 28 May 2013

Beer sales keep SABMiller's profits flowing

Beer sales keep SABMiller's profits flowing

Zeenat Moorad 24 May 2013

Agriculture offers real growth potential

Agriculture offers real growth potential

Helmo Preuss 22 Apr 2013

IMF forecasts "solid growth" for Africa

IMF forecasts "solid growth" for Africa

17 Apr 2013

Van Zyl to head Toyota's Africa drive

Van Zyl to head Toyota's Africa drive

9 Apr 2013

Africa needs economic integration

Mariam Isa 27 Mar 2013