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Business Briefs – May/June 2009

Algoa Cement celebrates 75 years
Algoa Cement Industries has been a landmark business in
Port Elizabeth since 1934. The company produces a range
of precast concrete products for builders’ merchants, civil
contractors and municipalities.
In January 2006 the business was purchased by
John Harington and Chris Collett , who have further grown its
reputation as a reliable, quality supplier in the Bay. [...]

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Business Briefs – March/April 2009

New Developments for ‘The Fountain of Knowledge’
The Eastcape Training Centre, or ETC, has updated both their image and the courses they offer. Nicknamed “Emthonjeni”, or “the Fountain of Knowledge”, ETC is one of only a few privately-run FET accredited centres in South Africa.
Among the newly developed courses are Service Excellence training and computer training. According [...]

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Business Briefs – Jan/Feb 09

Industry and government powering SA Automotive Week 2009
Private enterprise and government have joined forces to support the development of the South African auto component and manufacturing industry. The South African Automotive Week is an international Trade Show focused on component manufacturing that includes an international Exhibition, Conferences, meetings and networking functions.
It will take place in [...]

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Business Briefs – Nov/Dec 08

 Gas may fire Coega IDZ
A gas-fired power station is planned for the Coega Industrial Development Zone in order to spark major investment in the 11 000 hectare zone. The Coega Development Corporation (CDC) has called for proposals from transaction advisors to assist in the construction and operation of a gas-fired power station in the Coega [...]

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Business Briefs – Sept/Oct 08

Daily Kei Rail passenger service
Daily passenger services are to be introduced on the East London – Mthatha Kei Rail link. “We believe that this service will grow rapidly due to the economic climate in the country and the fuel costs. “This service will link up with the Shosholoza Meyl Train service that operates between East [...]

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