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Coca-Cola HBC acquires majority stake in Coca-Cola Beverages Africa for $2.6 billion

Coca-Cola HBC AG has announced the acquisition of a 75% stake in Coca-Cola Beverages Africa (CCBA) from The Coca-Cola Company (TCCC) and Gutsche Family Investments (GFI) for a total of $2.6 billion, valuing CCBA at $3.4 billion. ||Coca-Cola HBC AG has announced the acquisition of a 75% stake in Coca-Cola Beverages Africa (CCBA) from The Coca-Cola Company (TCCC) and Gutsche Family Investments (GFI) for a total of $2.6 billion, valuing CCBA at $3.4 billion.

SA’s Transnet plans $7 billion of infrastructure upgrades

South Africa’s (SA) State-owned freight and logistics company Transnet plans to invest $7.3 billion over five years in modernising rail lines and upgrading ports, its Chief Executive Michelle Phillips said on Tuesday.||South Africa’s (SA) State-owned freight and logistics company Transnet plans to invest $7.3 billion over five years in modernising rail lines and upgrading ports, its Chief Executive Michelle Phillips said on Tuesday.

SA President embarks on Southeast Asia tour to boost trade, strategic ties

South Africa’s (SA) President Cyril Ramaphosa will undertake a three-nation visit to Southeast Asia from October 22 to 28. ||South Africa’s (SA) President Cyril Ramaphosa will undertake a three-nation visit to Southeast Asia from October 22 to 28.

SA gears up for electric future as inaugural New Energy Vehicles Summit kicks off

South Africa’s (SA) automotive industry takes a major step towards a greener future this week, as the inaugural New Energy Vehicles (NEV) Summit begins in Midrand, Johannesburg. ||South Africa’s (SA) automotive industry takes a major step towards a greener future this week, as the inaugural New Energy Vehicles (NEV) Summit begins in Midrand, Johannesburg.

IMF warns of slowing global growth, rising debt risks for developing economies

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has warned that the global economy is heading into a period of slower growth and heightened uncertainty. ||The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has warned that the global economy is heading into a period of slower growth and heightened uncertainty.

M23 rebels loot $70 million worth of gold from DRC mine since May

Rebels occupying Twangiza Mining’s gold concession in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) have looted at least 500 kilograms of bullion since May||Rebels occupying Twangiza Mining’s gold concession in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) have looted at least 500 kilograms of bullion since May