US PRESIDENT Barack Obama leaves on his first African tour in June, visiting Senegal, Tanzania and South Africa, but his itinerary released on Monday bypasses Kenya, an ancestral homeland. Add a comment
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Dubai needs food from Africa
- 14 April 2013
- SME News Desk
Dubai, one of the seven emirates in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), has opened its doors to expand business relations and trade with Africa, but it views South Africa as a perfect location to source much of its food supply needs and to partner with local businesses to promote the agri-business and hospitality sectors. Add a comment
Coca-Cola to lay off 750 workers in US
- 23 March 2013
- SME News Desk
US soft drinks giant Coca-Cola will cut 750 jobs in the United States as part of a restructuring of its North America operations, a company spokesman said. Add a comment
Spain to make home evictions harder
- 15 March 2013
- SME News Desk
Spain will make it slightly easier for homeowners to fight eviction after Europe’s highest court ruled that the country’s mortgage laws were too hard on borrowers struggling to pay, dealing a blow to the country’s banks.
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Mexican tycoon beats Bill Gates to number 1 stop on rich list
- 05 March 2013
- SME News Desk
Mexican tycoon Carlos Slim, Microsoft's Bill Gates and Zara fashion house boss Amancio Ortega of Spain topped the Forbes list of the world's wealthiest billionaires Monday. Add a comment
