Category Archives: Southern Africa

Angola named one of world’s riskiest business places

The southern African nation is one of nine countries labelled ‘extreme risk’ in an analyst report.

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SA government reveals domestic procurement targets

Pylons, buses and canned vegetables are among the products for which buyers will have to prefer local suppliers.

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SA government reveals domestic procurement targets

Pylons, buses and canned vegetables are among the products for which buyers will have to prefer local suppliers.

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UK perceived more corrupt than Germany

The UK is trailing behind 15 other countries on the Corruption Perceptions Index 2011.

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Marginal growth in South Africa PMI

South Africa’s Kagiso PMI showed marginal growth in November, with activity rising by 1.1 index points to 51.6.

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Diamond finishing to boost Botswana economy by $800 million

De Beers and Tiffany & Co both support the principle that countries mining diamonds should have the opportunity to cut and polish them.

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South Africa proposes simplified procurement laws

Reforms put forward by the National Planning Commission include greater scrutiny and transparency of public tenders.

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