How East Africa can avoid the resource curse Published by Ken Opalo on 7 August 2013 In many ways Eastern African states are lucky to be late arrivals at the oil and gas game.
Africa’s complex medicine market highlights need for firms to do their homework Published by Tielman Nieuwoudt on 30 July 2013 Pharmaceutical firms have a real opportunity in Africa as long as they take time to understand markets.
Shea butter nourishes opportunities for African women Published by Rebecca Moudio on 25 July 2013 The demand for shea butter has risen so much in recent years that African producers have started calling for fair prices for their labour.
Talking business with security company boss Tony Sugden Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 3 May 2013 In 2006 Tony Sugden, a retired Major in the British Army, co-founded Warrior Security.
Infrastructure developments aim to increase cross-border trade between Kenya and South Sudan Published by Imara Africa Securities team on 31 January 2013 Eldoret-Juba road of Kenya and South Sudan will be upgraded and a one-stop border post at Nadapal will be built.
From Juba to Nairobi – how companies are making money on the new frontier Published by Peter Guest on 12 September 2012 “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.
South Sudan – the next frontier for mobile money in Africa Published by Imara Africa Securities team on 24 July 2012 It seems mobile operators are keen to replicate the success of Kenya’s mobile money industry in neighbouring South Sudan.
International ad agency eyes South Sudan Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 25 June 2012 Advertising group TBWA is planning to open an affiliate agency in South Sudan as part of its expansion in east Africa.
John Deere – from the prairies of America to South Sudan Published by Jaco Maritz on 30 April 2012 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.
Private equity firm sees opportunity in South Sudan agriculture Published by Claude Harding on 22 March 2012 “Africa is long on opportunities, but short of capital and short of experienced general partners.”
South Sudan investment event looking to lure foreign firms Published by Femi Adewunmi on 19 August 2011 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.
Japanese tobacco firm excited about opportunities in Sudan Published by Claude Harding on 8 August 2011 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.
Only 4.5% of South Sudan’s land currently under cultivation Published by Femi Adewunmi on 25 July 2011 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.
The South Sudan Pound – Africa’s newest currency Published by Staff Writer on 19 July 2011 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.