Archive for the ‘Zambia’ category
Dangote Group president outlines reasons for its investment in Zambia
Zambia’s high level of urbanisation as well as the government’s efforts to reduce dependence on copper, has motivated Nigeria’s Dangote Group to build a cement factory in the country.
The reasons why Astral Foods decided to boost its investment in Zambia
Astral Foods recently opened a broiler breeding farm and hatchery in Zambia. Jaco Maritz talks to Astral’s Roedolf Steenkamp about Zambia’s poultry industry.
US firm signs $15.4 million funding deal for Zambia safari lodge
Orlando-based Capital Corp Merchant Banking has announced it has signed a formal investment proposal with Zambia’s Playland Limited to create the Cresta Mukuni Safari Lodge Victoria Falls.
Zambia to build 12,000 houses through public-private partnership
The Zambian government has announced a programme to build a minimum of 12,000 housing units across the country.
Zambia: Shoprite investigated over alleged anti-competitive behaviour
South Africa’s Business Day newspaper yesterday reported that Shoprite is being investigated by Zambian competition authorities.
Researcher highlights Zambian growth potential
Positive investment scenarios are opening up in Zambia, according to pan-African financial services group Imara.
Recovering copper prices to positively impact Zambian economy
Zambia’s economy went through a difficult patch when the global crisis hit and the demand for commodities fell with the resultant impact on prices.
Case study: Tackling microinsurance in Zambia
In an extract from his book Real Money, New Frontiers, Mark Napier looks at how Zambia’s MLife established its microinsurance business.
Protea Hotels to build 15 new hotels in Zambia
Protea Hotels Zambia is to construct 15 new hotels in Zambia, according to a report in the Times of Zambia.
Food manufacturer sees growth potential in Zambia
South African food manufacturer, Bokomo Foods, is actively expanding into the Zambian market.
Bank rethinking agricultural finance in Zambia
Twelve months ago financing agriculture in Zambia was not seen as a core offering of Standard Bank and not much attention was paid to it.
Vale to invest in Zambian copper mine
Brazilian mining firm, Vale, plans to invest US$400 million in the Konkola North copper project, which is expected to start production by 2013.
South African firm invests in Zambia poultry facility
Astral Foods, a South African integrated poultry producer, has opened a new state-of-the-art broiler breeding farm and hatchery in Zambia.
Interview: Selling electronics and home appliances in Zambia
Radian Stores Ltd. is the authorised distributor in Zambia for Philips and LG Electronics. Jaco Maritz spoke to the company’s director, Abhilash Bajpai.
New border post to boost trade between Zambia and Angola
The Zambian government says construction works on the Imusho border post in the country’s Western province, when completed, will increase trade between Zambia and Angola.
