Archive for the ‘Malawi’ category
The big potential in African smallholders
A strong relationship with smallholder farmers is central to Seed Co’s approach.
Malawi – from agricultural success story to food crisis
Once again Malawi finds itself in a tight spot. A food crisis set off by erratic rains, rising food prices and economic hardships is slowly unfolding.
Possible oil and gas in Lake Malawi strains Tanzania-Malawi border feud
Malawi and Tanzania are scheduled to hold a high level meeting on the 20th of August on a standoff over oil and gas exploration as well as on the ownership of Lake Malawi.
What are the implications of Bingu wa Mutharika’s death on Malawi’s economy?
The real question in the minds of many (including Malawians) is whether the death of Malawi’s President Bingu wa Mutharika will in any way change the fortunes of a “collapsing” Malawan economy?
The Larry Page and Sergey Brin of Malawi?
Two 23-year-old Malawian students have recently launched a local search engine called cfinder. How we made it in Africa interviews Kondwani Chimatiro and Daniel Chiwinga.
Has the spirit of the Arab Spring arrived in Malawi?
Many analysts, ourselves included, were of the opinion that the political unrest seen in North Africa earlier this year was unlikely to spread through the rest of the continent.
Investors need to carefully manage issues around land ownership
Investors in Africa’s agriculture sector need to be aware of the complexities surrounding land ownership.
Malawian insurer to benefit from Sanlam’s expertise
South African financial services group Sanlam is to buy a 49% stake in Malawi’s NICO Life Insurance Company Limited.
Interview: Servicing Malawi’s property industry
“Malawi has a need for coordinated developments that take care of what the population needs.” How we made it in Africa interviews Anton Bieber, CEO of Broll Malawi
Vainglorious waterway quest leaves presidents stranded
Three African presidents stood on a river bank recently, waiting for their boat to come in. It never arrived. This is no metaphor.
Globe’s Malawi mining project set to benefit from Chinese investment
Globe Metals & Mining, an African-focused resource company, has entered into an agreement to form a strategic partnership with China’s ECE.
Sanlam to start operations in Malawi and Mozambique
South African financial services group, Sanlam, is planning to launch operations in Malawi and Mozambique within the next 18 months.
Overview: Investing on the Malawi Stock Exchange
Addmore T. Chakurira, an analyst at Stockbrokers Malawi, gives an overview of the Malawi Stock Exchange
Opportunities in Malawi’s livestock industry
Potential exists to invest in Malawi’s livestock industry. The most significant oppportunities are in cattle farming for meat products and milk production as well as other dairy produce.
Firms looking to reduce dependency on state power utilities
In line with the prevailing commodities boom, we foresee a similar trend on sources of power such as coal and uranium. However, the critical shortage of power has also had a negative impact on economies.
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Tenacity required to succeed in the Nigerian market
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DHL Express triples its network in sub-Saharan Africa
at February 25th, 2013
