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Exit strategy

Traditional valuation techniques generally ignore one important factor in their calculation—the buyer.

Metcash

Sometimes success brings problems rather than rewards; but as Alan Swaby learns, the resourceful manager will find ways of solving them.

Skin care turns to gold

The latest chapter in a fascinating tale of industry diversification emerged today with the announcement by Senetek Plc of a rather unusual acquisition.

African healthcare gets $10.6 million boost

Healthcare delivery in Africa is to benefit from a $10.6 million public-private financing initiative from the Medical Credit Fund (MCF).

Final bids submitted for Firth of Forth bridge

Final bids have been submitted for the £1 billion contract to build a new crossing over the Firth of Forth in Scotland.

Rio Tinto to create mine research center in Canada

Rio Tinto has announced a C$10 million investment over five years to create a center for underground mine construction in Canada.

Kenya Ports Authority

Despite a number of obstacles, the port of Mombasa has developed into a highly efficient operation that is growing daily, as Alan Swaby learns.

Supply chain: Energy

Richard Schooling, chief executive of multi-marque car leasing and fleet management company Alphabet, explains how companies can leverage innovation to fuel the supply chain.

SKB applies for nuclear repository permit

The Swedish Nuclear Fuel and Waste Management Company (SKB) has applied for a permit to construct a final repository and encapsulation facility for spent nuclear fuel.

Altech

South Africa-based Altech has established a leading position as a provider of converged communications in South Africa and East Africa.

Etihad Airways eyes Virgin Atlantic

Abu Dhabi's Etihad Airways has expressed “top level interest” in the UK airline Virgin Atlantic, according to reports.

Oscar Renda Contracting

Tunnel boring can be hard work, but it doesn’t come much harder than on this Maryland project by Oscar Renda Contracting, as Alan Swaby learns.