The South Africa government is expected to publish a request for information from potential international, domestic technology and investment partners for its pharmaceutical company after Swiss investor Lonza, pulled out. The state-owned pharmaceutical company will manufacture key ingredients for AIDS drugs.
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African nations have backed a request by Kenya for charges of crimes against humanity by its president to be referred back to the east African country, African Union documents show.
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ZCCM Investments Holdings Plc (MLZAM) is under pressure from minority shareholders to boost transparency in the management of Zambia’s state-controlled mining-investment company and list on... |
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First National Bank, the retail-banking unit of FirstRand Ltd. (FSR), said it wants to find a black executive to replace Jacques Celliers when he steps down as head of business banking at... |
U.S. stocks fell for a third day, as an unexpected gain in durable goods orders fueled concern about the pace of stimulus efforts and forecasts from Gap Inc. and Abercrombie & Fitch Co.... |
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- LEKOIL admitted to London Stock Exchange’s AIM market
- ‘Regional integration to drive next growth of Nigerian capital market’
- UBA sees up to 40% loan growth for oil, power projects
- Wemabod, Oyo Govt to construct 4,000-shop complex, 20 warehouses in Ibadan
- Accion MFB empowers 100,000 customers with N1.8bn in 2012
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I get nervous when I am running late for an event. I often get the feeling that your timing for arriving at an event determines your character and personality and, therefore, arriving late says a lot about you. It translates to lack of seriousness, disrespect for time, and frivolity. No matter the valid reasons for being late, when I do...
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iStore Ikeja, Apple's flagship retail store in Nigeria has announced the immediate commencement of its weekend super bonanza to reward and bond with loyal customers in Nigeria especially in... |
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