Kenyan banks prepared to pay more for top talent Published by Staff Writer on 12 May 2011 Kenyan banks are paying more to attract, and keep, top talent.
Lagos to get new international airport Published by Staff Writer on 11 May 2011 Construction work on a new international airport in Nigeria’s commercial capital Lagos is set to begin next year.
Botswana cattle farmers suffering because of EU export suspension Published by Staff Writer on 10 May 2011 Botswana’s cattle farming industry could lose up to P450 million ($69 million) due to the suspension of exports to the EU.
Britain’s BT Group seeking financial and regulatory stability from African countries Published by Staff Writer on 8 May 2011 BT Group, the UK’s largest fixed-line phone company says it is looking for financial and regulatory stability from African governments as it plans to boost its operations on the continent.
2012 World Economic Forum on Africa to be held in Ethiopia Published by Staff Writer on 6 May 2011 The World Economic Forum has announced that the 22nd World Economic Forum on Africa will take place in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia in 2012.
Uganda looking to lure investors in rural electrification Published by Staff Writer on 4 May 2011 Uganda’s energy minister, Simon D’Ujanga, has revealed the government is toying with the idea of giving special incentives to companies investing in rural electrification.
How we made it in Africa to attend World Economic Forum on Africa Published by Staff Writer on 4 May 2011 How we made it in Africa’s editorial team will be attending this year’s World Economic Forum on Africa, set to kick off in Cape Town today.
South Africa’s unemployment rate rises to 25% Published by Staff Writer on 3 May 2011 South Africa’s unemployment rate rose to 25% in the first quarter of 2011, a 1% increase from the fourth quarter of 2010.
Ghanaian business people unhappy about high borrowing costs Published by Staff Writer on 2 May 2011 During a recent forum, business people lamented the high borrowing costs in Ghana.
China, India and Brazil battling it out for Mozambique’s resources Published by Staff Writer on 29 April 2011 The emerging economic powers of Brazil, India and China are contending for Mozambique’s natural resources, while the government is following a sophisticated balancing act to keep everyone happy.
South African firms see potential in Nigeria Published by Staff Writer on 26 April 2011 Many South African firms are seeing investment opportunities in Nigeria and are currently making plans to enter the market.
Shoprite to open four new stores in Nigeria Published by Staff Writer on 25 April 2011 South Africa-based Pan-African supermarket group Shoprite will open four new outlets in Nigeria before the end of the year.
Barclays and Absa to become ‘One Bank in Africa’ Published by Staff Writer on 24 April 2011 South African banking group Absa and Barclays, its parent company, have agreed to align the two units’ Africa strategies.
East African firms spending more on marketing Published by Staff Writer on 19 April 2011 East African firms are spending more on advertising – if the region’s largest marketing company’s most recent financial results are anything to go by.