Archive for the ‘Mozambique’ category

Five qualities a successful manager should have when leading a company

João Figueiredo, recently named the African Banker of the Year, talks about the five qualities of a successful manager.

East African hotel trends: More business people, conferences and Chinese tourists

How we made it in Africa talks to Rosemary Mugambi, sales and marketing director of Serena Hotels.

Why Mozambique’s future looks promising

After almost two decades of civil war, Mozambique is rapidly emerging as one of the fastest growing economies in Africa.

Unpacking the trends shaping Mozambique’s economy

Standard Bank analysts Yvette Babb and Simon Freemantle recently produced a report looking at five structural trends shaping Mozambique’s economy.

Five things you should know about East Africa’s massive gas discoveries

Large gas discoveries off the East African coastline could be a major economic boost. However, prosperity is by no means a given.

Mozambique – a destination for trend setting investors?

Over recent years, quiet and sleepy Mozambique has been ignored by most, but there are those who may almost want to keep one of Africa’s fastest growing economies a secret.

Three of Southern Africa’s agribusiness hotspots identified

ASNAPP, an NGO with offices in a number of countries across the continent, recently identified three areas in Southern Africa that hold good potential for the cultivation of fresh produce or food processing.

‘There is a lot of optimism in the air,’ says FNB Mozambique CEO

Mozambique has transformed from a basket case to one of the world’s most rapidly expanding economies, with growth expected to average around 8% a year.

Why Mozambique’s gas discovery is a big deal

The recent natural gas discoveries off the coast of Mozambique are important because of the size of the reserves as well as the country’s relative proximity to markets in Asia.

Mozambique property market showing steady growth, says developer

Mozambique’s real estate market has been steadily growing over the past years, in sharp contrast to many other regions in the world.

From staple food to beer: SABMiller launches cassava lager

SABMiller has launched a beer made from cassava, one of Africa’s most widely grown crops.

Why Absa decided to invest in Mozambique’s insurance industry

South African banking group Absa sees strong potential in Mozambique’s insurance sector.

How to get Mozambique’s coal from the mine to market

The major challenge facing coal mining companies in Mozambique is not the capital to finance actual mining activities, but figuring out how to get the minerals to the ports.

Pick n Pay says local farmers will benefit from its entry into Mozambique

South African supermarket group Pick n Pay plans to support local farmers in Mozambique, where it recently opened its first store.

Brazilian firms growing their footprint in Portuguese-speaking Africa

Brazilian companies are playing an increasingly bigger role on the African continent, especially in the Portuguese-speaking countries.