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The annual Investing in African Mining Indaba makes a compelling business case for why global investors should consider South Africa - and the continent as a whole - an important trade and investment destination.

The annual Investing in African Mining Indaba makes a compelling business case for why global investors should consider South Africa - and the continent as a whole - an important trade and investment destination.

Western investors, facing stagnant economic growth at home, are looking to invest in African markets which promise high returns.

Western investors, facing stagnant economic growth at home, are looking to invest in African markets which promise high returns.

The Johannesburg Stock Exchange, the largest and most liquid on the continent, has listed three African currencies on a new foreign exchange futures platform on Friday. The JSE said this would offer investors exposure to African economies in a relatively risk-free manner.

The Johannesburg Stock Exchange, the largest and most liquid on the continent, has listed three African currencies on a new foreign exchange futures platform on Friday. The JSE said this would offer investors exposure to African economies in a relatively risk-free manner.

South Africa's Nedbank has acquired a 20% in Ecobank Transnational Incorporated (ETI), consolidating its banking alliance with one of the leading pan-African banking institutions.

South Africa's Nedbank has acquired a 20% in Ecobank Transnational Incorporated (ETI), consolidating its banking alliance with one of the leading pan-African banking institutions.

In a $1,35-billion deal, French cement maker Lafarge is to combine its South Africa business with publicly traded Nigerian unit Lafarge Wapco, to form the sixth largest company trading on the Nigerian stock exchange, the company said in a statement.

In a $1,35-billion deal, French cement maker Lafarge is to combine its South Africa business with publicly traded Nigerian unit Lafarge Wapco, to form the sixth largest company trading on the Nigerian stock exchange, the company said in a statement.