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.