Analysts believe companies have been given impetus by the easing of exchange control regulations.

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

Grayprop interim results for the six months which ended on March 2003 were in line with expectation, showing no growth from the same 15c declared for the same period last year, according to the latest Provest property roundup.

New rail strategy in Eastern Cape to bring heavy haulers on track, and link up with the port and planned industrial zone in East London

Twenty-three submissions have been received for this year's Fulton Awards, presented every two years by the Concrete Society of Southern Africa (CSSA) for "excellence in the use of concrete" on the African sub-continent.

The entries will be judged in five categories: civil engineering projects, building projects, unique design aspects, construction techniques, and aesthetic appeal. The judges are the presidents of the South African Institution of Civil Engineering, the South African Institute of Architects, and the CSSA.

Company views area as possible site for aluminium expansion plans, but is also considering other ports

South African companies are well-positioned to capitalise on consultancy opportunities in Africa, but they should transfer skills when they win the contract, writes columnist Andrew Maggs.

'Despite the floods which struck some parts of the country in early 2000 and 2001, Mozambique should be capable of rapid growth over the next decade, as long as the reform process continues,' the Bank said.

Platinum Toll Highway is launched

Report says political environment and HIV/AIDS are the main problems