Aus firms fast-tracks SA offshore gas project
Australian-listed company Sunbird Energy is fast-tracking the development of the Ibhubesi gas project off South Africa's west coast, which could pave the way for a multi-billion rand investment that would significantly boost the country's gas-to-electricity generation capacity.
R1bn investment sees new Corolla roll off the line
Toyota South Africa on Monday started full production of the new Toyota Corolla - the 11th generation of the world's best-selling car - following a R1-billion investment in its Prospecton manufacturing plant in Durban.
R1bn investment sees new Corolla roll off the line
Toyota South Africa on Monday started full production of the new Toyota Corolla - the 11th generation of the world's best-selling car - following a R1-billion investment in its Prospecton manufacturing plant in Durban.
South Africa’s competitive advantage in the developing world
South Africa's approach to government policy sets a benchmark for other emerging countries to follow, writes Brand South Africa chief executive Miller Matola.
Chinese tile firm to grow operations in SA
Chinese company Rayal Porcelain Roof and Floor Tile Manufacturing, which has invested more than R300-million in South Africa and employs over 300 people, is set to triple its workforce by 2016, the company said this week during a site visit by Deputy Trade and Industry Minister Elizabeth Thabethe.
Arqaam Capital joins JSE, eyes Africa
Dubai-based investment bank Arqaam Capital has become the newest equity member of the Johannesburg Stock Exchange (JSE) - an indication the confidence of other emerging markets in South Africa as a financial gateway to sub-Saharan Africa.
Africa ‘must enable investment to grow’
Africa needs to create an enabling environment for domestic and foreign investment to realize its potential and ensure inclusive growth for its population, panelists agreed at a special session on the opening day of the WEF annual meeting in Davos on Wednesday.
Marriott to pay R2bn for SA hotel group
Marriott International, the largest publicly traded hotel chain in the US, has signed agreements to acquire the three brands and management company of South Africa's Protea Hospitality Holdings, in a R2.02-billion ($186-million) transaction that will make Marriott Africa's biggest hotel company.
Arqaam Capital joins JSE, eyes Africa
Dubai-based investment bank Arqaam Capital has become the newest equity member of the Johannesburg Stock Exchange (JSE) - an indication the confidence of other emerging markets in South Africa as a financial gateway to sub-Saharan Africa.
Saldhana Bay IDZ ‘drawing strong investor interest’
The Saldanha Bay Industrial Development Zone, launched late last year, is already drawing strong international interest, with several lease agreements signed and a surge of global oil and gas companies negotiating joint ventures with South African firms.
