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Modern diplomacy is increasingly informed by economic and commercial considerations and less by political or ideological strategies. On that basis, the relationship between SA and Germany can convincingly be described as "close and improving".

 


Financial Mail Special Report
 21 July 2006

Germany and SA
CONTENTS
    		• German-SA relations - Added dimension
    		• KAP International - Holding on to the SA dream
    		• Q&A - Supporting Africa's reform
    		• Motor companies - Growing competition in export markets
    		• Vehicle components - Flexibility boosts competition
    		• Merck - Growth despite tight regulations
    		• BASF - Growth and BEE plans in line
    		• Commerzbank - Aiming for former glory in SA
    		• SAP - SAP takes on US giants in SA

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