Shoprite boosts its presence in Mauritius Published by Staff Writer on 16 September 2011 The largest food retailer in Africa, the Shoprite Group, will be adding two new Shoprite supermarkets to its operations in Mauritius after acquiring two Kaddy Plus stores.
The end of SA’s low-cost airline industry as we know it? Published by Staff Writer on 14 September 2011 South Africa’s low-cost airline industry is battling for survival amidst rising fuel prices, airport tax increases and sluggish consumer demand.
Logistics companies looking to cash in from Asia-Africa trade Published by Staff Writer on 14 September 2011 Logistics services companies such as AP Moeller-Maersk A/S and Deutsche Post AG are boosting shipping links between Asia and Africa to benefit from record trade between the two regions.
Kenya: Former coffee plantations making way for property development Published by Staff Writer on 13 September 2011 Farmland on the outskirts of Kenya’s capital Nairobi is increasingly being used for property development.
China a key player in Africa’s hydropower industry Published by Staff Writer on 10 September 2011 Chinese companies are involved in a host of hydropower projects on the continent.
Nigeria: Why major oil companies are not interested to build refineries Published by Staff Writer on 6 September 2011 This Day newspaper reports that none of the international oil companies operating in Nigeria have shown an interest to build a refinery in the country.
South Sudan to relocate capital city Published by Staff Writer on 5 September 2011 CNN reports that South Sudan will move its capital from Juba to the smaller town of Ramciel in the north. The government said that Ramciel will provide it with more room for expansion.
Kenya to introduce one-stop border posts Published by Staff Writer on 2 September 2011 Kenya is set to establish five one-stop border posts, which will likely be a massive boost for trade in the region.
Dark days for South African hotels Published by Staff Writer on 31 August 2011 Hotels in South Africa are being forced to close down due to a downturn in the hospitality industry.
Standard Bank’s Africa strategy will take time to show results Published by Staff Writer on 29 August 2011 South Africa-based Standard Bank says that its strategy for the rest of the continent may take five years to show meaningful results.
More oil fields to be developed in Ghana Published by Staff Writer on 24 August 2011 UK-based Tullow Oil has announced that it will develop more oil fields off the Ghanaian coast.
Kenyan cement firm to take on South African producers Published by Staff Writer on 23 August 2011 Kenya’s Athi River Mining (ARM) has announced that it will build a cement plant in South Africa by 2013.
DStv launches innovative pay-TV product in Kenya, as competition hots up Published by Staff Writer on 19 August 2011 South Africa-based pay-TV operator DStv is facing increasing competition in the Kenyan market from firms such as Wananchi, Smart TV, My TV and Star TV.
Will Nigeria have uninterrupted power by 2015? Published by Staff Writer on 19 August 2011 Nigerian president Goodluck Jonathan said that the country will have uninterrupted power supply before the end of his term in 2015.
