Delta, Econet join Africa's top companies

Delta and Econet have earned a place among top 250 companies in Africa, underlying the two companies strength despite the tough economic environment obtaining in the country.

According to a ranking by African Business magazine, Delta and Econet were on positions 100 and 153 respectively in a list dominated by South African companies.

Delta was a new entrant onto the list and its $1,3 billion market capitalisation earned it a 100th position on the ranking. Econet was three places lower from last year's 150 with a market cap of $820 million.