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SA farmers to rent land in Congo
The Republic of Congo has signed an agreement to lease 200,000 hectares of land to South African farmers. BBC

Congo's agriculture minister said it would bring expertise to the country and reduce its dependence on imports. more ...

Lloyds sells private client funds
Lloyds Banking Group has announced the sale of some of its private client funds to Rathbone Brothers. BBC

It followed a review which concluded that the portfolios were "no longer core" for the group, Lloyds said. more ...

UAE electronics market poised to grow
The Dubai Chamber of Commerce and Industry has released a report highlighting the contribution of the consumer electronic goods market to the economy of the country in light of the fact that PCs, notebooks and accessories make up the dominant share of consumer spending in 2008.
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Waha Capital records $6.15m Q3 net profit
Waha Capital has recorded a third-quarter net profit of AED22.6m ($6.15m) for 2009, the holding company said in a statement on Tuesday. ArabianBusiness.com

The Abu Dhabi-listed company said it recorded a net income of AED353m in the three months to September 30. more ...