South African president, Jacob Zuma, has announced a US$97 billion, three-year building programme that will see roads, ports and access to utilities upgraded and coal and other mineral deposits exploited more effectively
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IMF expresses faith in Mozambique’s economic policies
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has expressed faith in Mozambiques economic policy and said that the country’s economy is currently in a good shape
PPC pursuing four African ventures

The PPC ventures all over Africa are at different stages of development currently. (Image source: PPC)
Pretoria Portland Cement (PPC) will pursue four new opportunities in African countries in an attempt to increase its revenue generation beyond South Africa
Barclays Zimbabwe launches fraud monitoring system
Barclays Bank of Zimbabwe Ltd has introduced automated fraud detection and monitoring systems for international and local debit cards, according to the company’s managing director, George Guvamatanga
Coca-Cola to begin construction of US$60mn plant in Ethiopia

Coca-Cola is constructing the new plant in Ethiopia to increase production for gaining more market share. (Image source: DeusXFlorida/Flickr)
Global beverage manufacturer Coca-Cola will embark on the construction of a US$60mn plant in Ethiopia