Kenyan Pharmaceutical Industry Can Expect Significant Growth Despite Global Conditions, Finds Frost & Sullivan

CAPE TOWN, South Africa - Expanding therapeutic areas are creating significant opportunities for growth within the Kenyan pharmaceutical industry. Although infectious diseases are still responsible for the largest burden of disease in Kenya, non-communicable diseases are becoming a major problem, with the incidence of type II diabetes, cardiovascular disease and cancer increasing rapidly.

Current Power Crisis in West Africa Presents a Lucrative Market for IPPs, Finds Frost & Sullivan

CAPE TOWN, South Africa - West Africa urgently needs additional power generation capacities to meet the rising and suppressed demand for power. The region has abundant natural resources, which power producers can easily transform into energy.

Continued Demand for More Efficient Systems Will Support the South African HMI Market, Notes Frost & Sullivan

CAPE TOWN, South Africa - The South African human machine interface (HMI) market is relatively immature and is projected to enjoy steady but moderate growth over the long term. This will be driven primarily by the continued demand for improved automation systems and more efficient HMIs.

Legislation, Environmental Concerns and Demand for Commodities Define the Market for Mineral and Mining Chemicals in South Africa, Finds Frost & Sullivan

CAPE TOWN, South Africa - As the South African mineral and mining industry has expanded in recent years, the related mineral and mining chemicals markets have enjoyed steady growth. However, the global economic downturn has had a severe impact on mining activity, and this has in turn decreased the demand for chemicals in this sector.

Tata Communications and Dimension Data Partner to Accelerate Global TelePresence Market

SINGAPORE and JOHANNESBURG - Offering Comprehensive Managed Telepresence Services Worldwide

Tata Communications, a leading provider of the new world of communications, and Dimension Data, the $4.5-billion specialist IT services and solutions provider, have signed an agreement to support the Cisco Systems Telepresence suite of products on a worldwide basis.

Xiocom Wireless Appoints Troy Richardson as Chief Executive Officer

ATLANTA - Xiocom Wireless, Inc., a global provider of integrated wireless broadband solutions, announced the appointment of Troy Richardson as Chief Executive Officer today. Troy Richardson succeeds Jeff Spence, who has served in the position since July 2007.

Tough Recessionary Times, but Frost & Sullivan Believes It’s Not All Gloomy for African Healthcare Markets

CAPE TOWN, South Africa - The global financial crisis, which had its origins in developed countries, is finally spreading to the developing corners of the world. Although African economies initially appeared insulated from this global turmoil, most African economies have started to feel the pinch in 2009.

Frost & Sullivan Believes That Government Support and Accessibility to Feedstocks Are Crucial for the Development of Second Generation Biofuels

CAPE TOWN, South Africa - Almost all of the technologies for the production of second generation biofuels are in the final stage of commercialisation and their launch is expected within the next two years. These are biofuels that are derived from non-food biomass such as agricultural and forest waste, or energy crops like miscanthus and switch grass.

Xiocom Wireless Appoints Steve Erdman as President

ATLANTA - Xiocom Wireless, Inc., a global provider of integrated wireless broadband solutions, today announced that it has appointed Steve Erdman as President, reporting to Troy Richardson, Chief Executive Officer. In his new role, Mr. Erdman will oversee day-to-day operations and business and market development. “Steve is an outstanding executive with a unique blend of skills, from global strategy, market development, mergers and acquisitions, and operations,” noted Troy Richardson, Chief Executive Officer. “His ability to develop partnerships across the globe has enabled Xiocom to deliver on our vision. He brings a wealth of knowledge and hands-on experience into this leadership role.”

South Africa: AHF to Launch New State-of-the-Art Free AIDS Treatment Clinic Location in Umlazi

DURBAN, South Africa - After Seven Years of Growth, Ithembalabantu ‘People’s Hope’ AIDS Clinic
Moves to New, Larger Freestanding Site at Umlazi’s Ithala Centre. Formal
Dedication and Ribbon-cutting Ceremony Set for Tuesday, March 31st

Electro-Motive Diesel, Inc. & Transnet Rail Engineering Unveil the First of 50 New GT26CU-3/Class 39-200 Locomotives Being Assembled in South Africa

KOEDOESPORT, South Africa - Electro-Motive Diesel, Inc. (EMD) and Transnet Rail Engineering (TRE) has
rolled out the first GT26CU-3/Class 39-200 3,000 THP locomotive at the
Transnet Rail Engineering facility in Koedoespoort, South Africa. The balance
of the order for 50 units is scheduled for delivery by the end of the third
quarter of 2009. This marks the first new diesel locomotive to be delivered
for service to Transnet Freight Rail in 20 years. With over 40% of the parts
to build the locomotive sourced in South Africa, EMD believes this is just
the beginning of a long-term relationship between EMD and TRE in building or
rebuilding locomotives and locomotive subassemblies. EMD has delivered to
Transnet Freight Rail in the last 40 years over 600 diesel electric
locomotives, which do form the backbone of Transnet Freight Rail’s diesel
fleet.

Opening of DAAD Centre of Excellence in South Africa With Nobel Peace Prize Laureate Tutu

BONN, Germany - Training for African Executives in Development Research and Criminal
Justice

On the occasion of the opening ceremony of the South African-German
Centre of Excellence for Development Research and Criminal Justice, due to
take place in Cape Town on April 2, Nobel Peace Prize laureate Bishop Desmond
Tutu will hold a ceremonial speech as the guest of honour. The centre is one
of five centres of excellence which the German Academic Exchange Service
(DAAD) is setting up with the financial backing of Germany’s Federal Foreign
Office within the scope of its “Aktion Afrika” (Africa campaign). The centres
of excellence in Ghana, Tanzania, Congo, Namibia, and South Africa are
intended to enable budding executives to attend African universities at
international level, preparing them for their tasks in, and serving, Africa.

Shoplogix(TM) and Leading Edge Solutions Team Up to Deliver Real-Time Continuous Improvement

MISSISSAUGA, Ontario - Sustainable Productivity Solutions Now Available to South African
Manufacturers

Government Support Crucial for the Sustainability of the Renewable Energy Sector Through the Slowdown, Says Frost & Sullivan

CAPE TOWN, South Africa - Despite the global recession and lower fuel prices, worldwide government
support for clean energy has thus far remained steady. This provides hope
that renewable energy will remain an area of growth despite the economic
conditions.

Tata Communications Increases Connectivity From Africa to India and Europe via the SEACOM Cable System

MUMBAI, India - Subsidiary, TCTS, Receive Contract for Network Operation and Management
of SEACOM Cable

China-Africa Development Fund Opens First Office in Africa

JOHANNESBURG - Major Step for Sino-African Cooperation

The China-Africa Development Fund (CADFund) opened the first
representative office in Johannesburg, South Africa today. The Fund will
boost economic development in Africa by encouraging investment by Chinese
enterprises. Its creation stems from President Hu Jintao’s pledge at the
China-Africa Cooperation summit in 2006.

Demand for Reliable Electricity Supply in Africa Forces Spending from Governments and the Private Sector, Finds Frost & Sullivan

CAPE TOWN, South Africa - The demand for electricity in Africa is growing rapidly. At the same
time, political and social stability is increasingly making the continent an
attractive investment destination.

Public-Private Partnerships Will Help Overcome Challenges in the South African Municipal Wastewater Treatment Sector, States Frost & Sullivan

CAPE TOWN, South Africa - South Africa has subscribed to the United Nations Millennium Development
Goals (MDG) regarding access to water and sanitation. The Government has
committed itself to reducing the number of people with no access to proper
sanitation, to eradicate all “bucket systems” and ensure that everyone has
access to proper sanitation by 2020. To achieve this, the government has made
funds available to the municipal sector to make sure that this goal is
attained.

Medical Insurance Coverage in Africa a Possible Key to Improved Healthcare Access, States Frost & Sullivan

CAPE TOWN, South Africa - The medical insurance industry in key Sub-Saharan African countries such
as Kenya, Tanzania, Ghana, Zambia, and Malawi is currently in an
introductory-to-medium growth stage. There is, however, an increasing level
of awareness of the benefits of medical insurance cover among members of the
public.

Frost & Sullivan Expects Buoyant Growth in the South African Pressure Sensors Market

CAPE TOWN, South Africa - Growth in the South African pressure sensors market will remain buoyant,
undeterred by the economic slowdown and inflation. This will mostly be due to
higher investments in the chemicals and petrochemicals and power generation
end-user sectors. Other factors supporting steady market growth are technical
advancements, infrastructural development in end-user sectors and migration
toward electronic pressure measurement.