Asia, Africa growth strengthen HeidelbergCement

German construction materials group HeidelbergCement said Thursday it aimed to bolster earnings and profits in 2013 after strong growth in Asia and Africa drove a solid performance last year. "The managing board has set the objective of further increasing revenue and operating income in 2013 and significantly improving profit before
Nigeria to be Africa’s biggest economy

The ever-expanding moonscape that stretches out behind a wall holding back the Atlantic Ocean here will one day host a project designed to help anchor Nigeria as Africa's biggest economy.
But if the ambitious plan to construct a new city on land reclaimed from the sea represents Nigeria's future, it is
South Africa: India Remains South Africa's Strategic Economic Partner

South Africa has identified India as a strategic partner due to the fact that its economy presents enormous trade and investment opportunities for the South African business. This was said by the Deputy Minister of Trade and Industry, Ms Elizabeth Thabethe in New Delhi today.
SAA Wins On-time Performance Service Award

FlightStats, the global leader in flight and airport information services, recently announced On Time Performance Service Awards (OTPS Awards) for airlines across the globe. SAA, with its 91.17% On Time Performance average, won in the category ‘Middle East and Africa Major Airlines’