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Troubles in Nigeria bad for business
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Hair extentions company seeking capable distributors in Africa
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Are investor perceptions about African markets in tune with reality?
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“More than enough” potential for restaurants and fast-food in Africa
by Claude HardingSouth African restaurant franchisor Famous Brands has opened 18 new outlets in the rest of the continent during the last three months of 2011.
Troubles in Nigeria bad for business
by Femi AdewunmiThe recent events in Nigeria are not only keeping politicians and security chiefs awake at night, but companies are also experiencing pain.
Online startup Bandeka wants to connect well-educated Africans
by Jaco MaritzAn online community for well-educated Africans. This is what Ghanaian-born Yaw Boateng and Tunde Kehinde, a Nigerian, seek to create with Bandeka.com.
Angola»
Restoring Angolan agriculture to its former glory
January 6th, 2012 at 11:01 am-
Angola’s former colonial master now asking for helpIt is quite clear that the tables of political and economic power are turning on some levels, as can be seen by...by Imara Africa Securities team on November 25th, 2011 at 03:11 pm -
Nampak Bevcan MD speaks about new investment in AngolaSouth Africa-based Nampak Bevcan recently opened a US$160 million beverage can factory in Angola. How we made it...by Claude Harding on November 14th, 2011 at 07:11 am -
International investors looking beyond Angola’s oil industryInvestment opportunities in Angola stretch beyond the oil industry. So says Anthony Lopes Pinto, head of Angolan...by Claude Harding on November 7th, 2011 at 06:11 am
Business Insight»
Need funding for your business? Here are the options
January 26th, 2012 at 11:01 am-
Why offering customers more choice is not always betterMy holiday reading included Malcolm Gladwell’s Blink: The power of thinking without thinking (first published...by Jaco Maritz on January 13th, 2012 at 10:01 am -
10 thought-provoking quotes on doing business in AfricaWe feature 10 inspiring quotes from leading business people, entrepreneurs and thinkers. Erika Amoako-Agyei says...by Claude Harding on December 9th, 2011 at 07:12 am -
Don’t let social media damage your personal brand, careerPeople should ensure that their profiles on social media networks such as Facebook and Twitter don’t damage their...by Jaco Maritz on December 9th, 2011 at 06:12 am
Agriculture»
Agriculture should be central to Africa’s development, says Thabo Mbeki
January 23rd, 2012 at 05:01 pm-
Seven trends likely to shape African agriculture in the coming yearsIn a recent research report, titled African Agriculture: This other Eden, Renaissance Capital identified a number...by Femi Adewunmi on December 14th, 2011 at 12:12 pm -
Looking to become wealthy? Consider rice farming in NigeriaGlobal agricultural company Olam says the cultivation and processing of rice in Nigeria has the potential to be...by Claude Harding on December 8th, 2011 at 05:12 pm -
Kenyan poultry entrepreneur turns $6 into a $100,000 businessIn 2002, the frustrations associated with finding a good egg incubator to hatch chickens to sell and sustain his...by James Karuga on December 6th, 2011 at 11:12 am
Banking»
S&P revises the outlook on Nigeria’s top three banks to positive
January 9th, 2012 at 03:01 pm-
Kenyan banks move to cushion borrowers and avert loan defaultsEarlier this week, the Kenya Bankers’ Association released a statement detailing a set of initiatives designed...by Imara Africa Securities team on December 15th, 2011 at 11:12 am -
‘Go it alone’ a major bottleneck for Africa, says Equity Bank bossKenya’s Equity Bank chief executive James Mwangi has criticised entrepreneurs for taking an individualistic approach...by Regina Ekiru on December 10th, 2011 at 09:12 am -
African banks finally waking up to the needs of SMEs and the unbankedWe estimate that the banking penetration level in most of Sub-Saharan African markets (excluding South Africa)...by Imara Africa Securities team on November 18th, 2011 at 03:11 pm
Property»
Mozambique property market showing steady growth, says developer
November 30th, 2011 at 07:11 am-
Kenya’s Equity Bank launches innovative new mortgage productKenya’s Equity Bank has built a hugely successful business by lending to the country’s low-income population. “The...by Claude Harding on November 8th, 2011 at 04:11 pm -
Five reasons why Lagos’s real estate sector is set to take-offEstimates about the size of Lagos’s population differ widely. While Nigeria’s commercial capital is officially home...by Femi Adewunmi on November 1st, 2011 at 12:11 pm -
Short stay serviced accommodation a “clear investment opportunity”Lagos-based Alitheia Capital, in its latest Real Estate Insight report, notes that Nigeria’s short stay serviced...by Femi Adewunmi on October 6th, 2011 at 02:10 pm
Recent Articles
“More than enough” potential for restaurants and fast-food in Africa
South African restaurant franchisor Famous Brands has opened 18 new outlets in the rest of the continent during the last three months of 2011.
Troubles in Nigeria bad for business
The recent events in Nigeria are not only keeping politicians and security chiefs awake at night, but companies are also experiencing pain.
Hair extentions company seeking capable distributors in Africa
The demand for hair extensions in Africa is growing at a frantic pace. Prestige Luxe Hair, the leading purveyor of 100% Virgin Hair, is seeking capable distributors across Africa.
Are investor perceptions about African markets in tune with reality?
Nigeria, Kenya, Egypt and, surprisingly, Zimbabwe have been selected as the African markets that will offer the best investment returns over the next three years.
Need funding for your business? Here are the options
Many businesses need funding at some stage, whether it is a startup wanting to purchase assets or an existing company looking to expand. Claude Harding explains the basics of fund raising.
Will greater economic integration make Africa more competitive?
The 2008/9 global economic meltdown was ample demonstration of how the fragmented African economies stand exposed to external economic shocks, especially emanating from richer economies, transmitted largely through changing trade dynamics, soft commodity prices and dwindling capital inflows.
Online startup Bandeka wants to connect well-educated Africans
An online community for well-educated Africans. This is what Ghanaian-born Yaw Boateng and Tunde Kehinde, a Nigerian, seek to create with Bandeka.com.
Mining: Royalties, taxes and indigenisation remain in the spotlight
Policy makers should remain “on their toes”, devising means of promoting investment in mining activity while also ensuring that the benefits trickle to the broader economy.
Agriculture should be central to Africa’s development, says Thabo Mbeki
African agriculture should be positioned as the main driver of change on the continent.
Sub-Saharan Africa’s election schedule remains heavy in 2012
2012 will see numerous sub-Saharan African countries go to the voting booth, with elections in Senegal, Ghana and Angola likely to be closely followed.
