Eight African countries facing significant political risk Published by Staff Writer on 27 January 2011 There are a number of countries facing significant political risk in the coming year. Standard Bank identifies a few of the most important political risks for the continent.
Oil in northern Nigeria? Published by Staff Writer on 27 January 2011 Daily Trust newspaper reports Nigeria’s Federal Government is set to approve the execution of a comprehensive hydrocarbon mapping of the country to activate the efficient search for oil and gas across the inland sedimentary basins.
Zanzibar to position itself as business centre Published by Staff Writer on 27 January 2011 Zanzibar is looking to transform the islands into a stable business centre in the East African region.
Kenya: No minimum price for mobile calls, says government Published by Staff Writer on 26 January 2011 Despite a significant price war between Kenya’s mobile operators, the government said it will not impose a minimum price for mobile calls.
Our 10 most popular interviews of all time Published by Staff Writer on 25 January 2011 Since our launch in April 2010, How we made it in Africa has interviewed some of the most interesting individuals currently shaping Africa’s business landscape. Here are our ten most-read interviews of all time
Tanzania waives ban on Kenyan imports without Diamond Mark Published by Staff Writer on 25 January 2011 Tanzania has temporarily waived a ban it imposed recently on Kenyan manufactured goods that did not carry the Diamond Mark of quality.
Rwanda Stock Exchange to open on 31 January Published by Staff Writer on 24 January 2011 The Rwanda Stock Exchange (RSE) is expected to open for trading on 31 January.
UK cereal maker Weetabix buys Kenyan partner Published by Staff Writer on 24 January 2011 British cereal maker Weetabix Limited has bought its Kenyan trading partner Breakfast Cereal Company Ltd, Business Daily reports.
DHL wins lucrative East African Breweries contract Published by Staff Writer on 23 January 2011 International transportation and logistics company DHL has won an estimated Ksh2.28 billion (US$28 million) per annum contract to handle the distribution of East African Breweries Limited (EABL) brands in the region.
Aviation company to launch flights between Johannesburg and Maputo Published by Staff Writer on 21 January 2011 South African aviation company Comair plans to launch flights from Johannesburg to Maputo early in 2011, Fin24 reports.
Southern Sudan still faces a number of challenges Published by Staff Writer on 20 January 2011 Southern Sudan’s referendum vote silenced naysayers by passing off peacefully, but the region still faces a number of challenges that could threaten stability, stakeholders told the IRIN news service.
Nigerian Stock Exchange gets new CEO Published by Staff Writer on 20 January 2011 Oscar Onyema has been appointed as the new chief executive officer of Nigerian Stock Exchange.
Nigeria kicks off road shows to woo energy investors Published by Staff Writer on 19 January 2011 Nigeria on Tuesday kicked-off a series of investor road shows for the planned multi-billion dollar privatisation of its power sector, soliciting interest in electricity distribution companies and power stations.
Tanzania introduces new import regulations Published by Staff Writer on 19 January 2011 Kenyan processed goods with a value of Ksh.30 billion (US$370 million) could be blocked from Tanzania, which is demanding the Diamond Mark of Quality in favour of the standardisation symbol that most exporters use.