Kobus van der Wath
Following 13 years of diplomatic ties, it is becoming more evident that trade between China and South Africa is gaining momentum and for those companies who may have ignored this growing trade relationship in the past, are now forced to recognize the potential for doing business with China.
Growth for African businesses means overcoming infrastructure challenges – and focusing on sustainability issues.
Before: Afgooye corridor – satellite images of the Ceelasha area in October 2007
Satellite imagery from a UN refugee agency assessment on forcibly displaced civilians from Mogadishu shows that a virtual new city is growing up to the west of the Somali capital in the so-called Afgooye corridor.
Ugandas retail power distributor Umeme says it has to date invested over $100mn in expanding and refurbishing the countrys electricity distribution network and plans an additional 32 million dollars in 2011.
p>Ugandas retail power distributor Umeme says it has to date invested over $100mn in expanding and refurbishing the countrys electricity distribution network and plans an additional 32 million dollars in 2011.
The Carmix 3.5TT is renowned for its robust performance in concrete mixing. (Image source: Carmix)
One of the new BYD electric buses serving Cape Town. (Image source: GABS)
Genuine Volvo Parts are specifically developed, tested and approved to get the very best results from your Volvo machine. (Image source: Volvo CE)
SANY will introduce 11 electric machines to the European market for the first time, reinforcing its leadership in sustainable construction technology. (Image source: SANY)
Visitors to the Perkins stand at bauma can find out the latest about Project Coeus. (Image source: Alain Charles Publishing)
Work begins on the Cross Rivers State SAPZ. (Image source: AfDB)
Zambia, with global partners, accelerates off-grid solar projects to provide reliable, clean electricity for rural communities. (Image source: Adobe Stock)
Raubex Building selects Potain MCT 185 tower crane for key housing project, backed by strong local equipment support. (Image source: Manitowoc)
Nuno Rangel, CEO, pictured at the new South African warehouse. (Image source: Rangel Logistics Solutions)
Husk Energy to power rice farm operations. (Image source: Adobe Stock)
