Africa, China to reshape global oil markets Published by Claude Harding on 25 February 2011 Africa is poised to become a major player in the global oil markets due to the discovery of new reserves and as it ramps up production to meet growing global demand, especially from China.
Africa one of the last frontiers for advertising industry Published by Jaco Maritz on 23 February 2011 International advertising agencies are scrambling to get a foothold in the African continent – described as one of the last great frontiers for the industry.
Positioning Cape Town as the gateway into Africa Published by Jaco Maritz on 18 February 2011 Cape Town has over the years lost some prominence as a business destination while Johannesburg strengthened its position as South Africa’s commercial capital.
Africa’s mining sector viewed as attractive investment proposition, despite problems Published by Imara Africa Securities team on 17 February 2011 Africa’s mining potential is unfolding as a number of economies are becoming more important in terms of global mineral production.
With improved governance, Nigeria may yet be a Bric hopeful Published by Dianna Games on 15 February 2011 The Nigerian presidential race is effectively done and dusted — even though the poll is scheduled for April.
Multinationals need to develop solutions that are relevant for Africans Published by Claude Harding on 13 February 2011 Multinationals looking to operate in Africa cannot simply duplicate what they are doing elsewhere in the world and need to offer the continent relevant products and services.
Uganda expects increased foreign investment fuelled by oil Published by Imara Africa Securities team on 11 February 2011 Uganda is pinning a lot of hope on the domino effect to other parts of the economy that the discovery of oil could have.
How China will spur Africa’s economic growth Published by Claude Harding on 10 February 2011 China is now a clear leader in the race for Africa’s resources and can be expected to continue developing these interests for the mutual benefit of both Africa as well as China’s surging economy.
A single East African currency and what it means for business in the region Published by Jaco Maritz on 9 February 2011 We talk to Standard Bank’s Yvette Babb about the effect that greater integration will have on business and investment in East Africa.
Many banks still see African agriculture as “high risk” Published by Jaco Maritz on 2 February 2011 We talk to Jacques Taylor, Standard Bank’s director for agricultural banking, about the Bank’s strategy for servicing the continent’s agriculture sector.
Eye on North Africa: January 2011 Published by Francois Conradie on 1 February 2011 North Africa specialist Francois Conradie looks at the region’s most important business and politics stories for the month of January 2011.
Investec shares its views on the situation in Egypt Published by Malcolm Gray on 31 January 2011 Malcolm Gray, portfolio manager at Investec, gives an update on events and their views on Egypt.
People power mushrooms across the continent Published by Imara Africa Securities team on 31 January 2011 “People power” has gripped the African continent over the past few weeks.
94% of South African CEOs expect growth from rest of Africa Published by Claude Harding on 27 January 2011 The vast majority of South African CEOs questioned in a recent survey anticipate their business in the rest of the continent to expand over the next year.