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Compound interests
Even in markets where money seems to be in endless supply, there is always competitive pressure, as Alan Swaby learns from a Middle East service provider.
If youÔÇÖre living or working in Saudi Arabia and need to change a light bulb, what do you do? Many Western companies trading there or private individuals too busy to take care of the little inconveniences themselves call in Electro Saudi Services, an operations and maintenance service provider that keeps the wheels of this oil-rich kingdom turning smoothly.

Floor level
Hamish McKee describes to Ruari McCallion the ways that Norcros South Africa and its companies are raising standards in ceramic tiles and flooring.
Norcros South Africa has been operational in South Africa for many years. Tile manufacturer JTSA (Johnson Tile South Africa) was originally established in the 1950s. Tile adhesive manufacturer TAL appeared in 1968 as a joint venture; Norcros bought out its partner in 1996 and eight years later acquired Tile Africa Ltd (Taf), its main distributor.  

In mint condition
Mintek, a South African mineral research and mining technology organisation, may be celebrating its 75th anniversary this June, but Dr Roger Paul explains to Gay Sutton how the company is addressing the problems of the futureÔÇödwindling earth resources, global warming and AfricaÔÇÖs archenemies, malaria and HIV.