Archive for the ‘South Sudan’ category

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Talking business with security company boss Tony Sugden

In 2006 Tony Sugden, a retired Major in the British Army, co-founded Warrior Security.

Published by on May 3rd, 2013 at 02:05 pm
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Infrastructure developments aim to increase cross-border trade between Kenya and South Sudan

Eldoret-Juba road of Kenya and South Sudan will be upgraded and a one-stop border post at Nadapal will be built.

Published by on January 31st, 2013 at 02:01 pm
South Sudan's White Bull lager is proof that Africa's newest state is open for business

From Juba to Nairobi – how companies are making money on the new frontier

“As in all emergent markets, first movers stand to win – and win big,” says Peter Guest, journalist and author of Africa’s Century: Making Money On The New Frontier.

Published by on September 12th, 2012 at 04:09 pm
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South Sudan – the next frontier for mobile money in Africa

It seems mobile operators are keen to replicate the success of Kenya’s mobile money industry in neighbouring South Sudan.

Published by on July 24th, 2012 at 06:07 am
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International ad agency eyes South Sudan

Advertising group TBWA is planning to open an affiliate agency in South Sudan as part of its expansion in east Africa.

Published by on June 25th, 2012 at 02:06 pm
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John Deere – from the prairies of America to South Sudan

Although he accomplished much during his lifetime, John Deere probably never thought that his company’s products would one day be sold in South Sudan.

Published by on April 30th, 2012 at 10:04 am
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Private equity firm sees opportunity in South Sudan agriculture

“Africa is long on opportunities, but short of capital and short of experienced general partners.”

Published by on March 22nd, 2012 at 10:03 am
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South Sudan investment event looking to lure foreign firms

Barely a few months after independence, South Sudan will host its first trade and investment conference in a bid to attract investors to the fragile region.

Published by on August 19th, 2011 at 03:08 pm
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Japanese tobacco firm excited about opportunities in Sudan

Tokyo-based Japan Tobacco recently announced a deal to buy a Sudanese cigarette manufacturer. We interview Fadoul Pekhazis, who looks after the company’s Africa business.

Published by on August 8th, 2011 at 04:08 pm
A southern Sudanese women working in the fields of an cooperative farming project.

Only 4.5% of South Sudan’s land currently under cultivation

A satellite land cover survey by the Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) has revealed that only 4.5% of South Sudan’s available land is currently under cultivation.

Published by on July 25th, 2011 at 10:07 pm
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The South Sudan Pound – Africa’s newest currency

South Sudan started rolling out its new currency on Monday – the South Sudan Pound – escalating a point of simmering disagreement with Khartoum after the country split away from the north on 9 July.

Published by on July 19th, 2011 at 10:07 am
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Airline sees surge in demand for travel to South Sudan

Demand for air travel to South Sudan is increasing, prompting Kenya Airways to double its flights to the capital Juba.

Published by on July 7th, 2011 at 11:07 am
Southern Sudan's agriculture sector presents both potential and great challenges for prospective business people and investors. Photo: Oxfam

Exploring southern Sudan’s potential for agribusiness

Southern Sudan’s agriculture sector holds good potential for investment across the value chain.

Published by on February 13th, 2011 at 09:02 am
While the people of southern Sudan are anticipating their own independent state, many business people are eyeing opportunities in the region.

Looking to do business in south Sudan? We speak to one of the experts

Many business people are looking at opportunities in southern Sudan. How we made it in Africa interviews one of the experts on doing business in the region.

Published by on January 21st, 2011 at 12:01 pm