Group Five is to revisit its level of over-border work as a result of the SA Government's infrastructure budget, says Mike Lomas, the company's CEO

Move opens up opportunities in west Africa.The Southern Sun hotel group said yesterday it would be expanding into Nigeria and had concluded formal management agreements for two luxury business hotels in Lagos.

Multi-disciplinary construction company Group Five reported yesterday that it has started the year with a spate of international and local contracts.

Listed food retailer Shoprite Holdings (SHP) has opened its first retail outlets in Ghana, the group announced.

US trade envoy Robert Zoellick's says SA's 45% rise last year outperformed continental average of 10%

Ghana is moving away from its dependence on minerals and farming, and opting instead for hi-tech development as data whizzes between the country once known as the Gold Coast and its partners in the US. 

Joint report by Herbert Smith of Metroscape Town and Regional Planners & Development Consultants and JHI Professional Services, with country-specific input from JHI's International Division.

Expansion across South African borders is a topic that has received much attention in recent years, especially from retailers who are generally perceived to be leading the charge into Africa. But while there is good potential for both property investment and development in countries as far apart as Mauritius and Ghana, the decision to invest in Africa is not one to be taken lightly - especially in the case of a tangible investment such as real estate.

South Africa's increased growth this year hinges on SA's economic recovery, which is moving at a slow pace.