Nigeria: Local governments get green light for independent power projects Published by Staff Writer on 29 September 2010 Nigeria’s National Economic Council (NEC) on Tuesday gave local governments the green light to establish independent power projects.
Africa ’15 years behind Asia’ Published by Staff Writer on 28 September 2010 “Africa is about 15 years behind Asia but you can superimpose its own pattern of growth on Africa. Companies such as the Indian telecoms group Bharti Airtel have already identified this opportunity.”
Interview: Massmart CEO talks about Wal-Mart offer Published by Staff Writer on 27 September 2010 Grant Pattison, Massmart CEO, talks about the proposed Wal-Mart deal.
Wal-Mart makes offer for South Africa’s Massmart Published by Staff Writer on 27 September 2010 US-based retailer Wal-Mart Stores announced today that it has made a proposal which could, if successful, lead to Walmart making a cash offer to acquire South Africa’s Massmart Holdings Limited.
Protea Hotels to build 15 new hotels in Zambia Published by Staff Writer on 26 September 2010 Protea Hotels Zambia is to construct 15 new hotels in Zambia, according to a report in the Times of Zambia.
Interview: Financing cocoa in Ghana Published by Staff Writer on 25 September 2010 Stanbic Bank Ghana this week confirmed that a record number of commitments have been secured for Ghana Cocoa Board’s 17th annual pre-export finance facility.
How to acquire land for agriculture in Uganda Published by Staff Writer on 20 September 2010 Question: I’m thinking of establishing a large-scale organic agriculture project in Uganda. What is the process involved in acquiring land for this? Submitted by D.K. Ross, United Kingdom
Mercedes Benz could boost investment in South Africa Published by Staff Writer on 19 September 2010 Mercedes Benz South Africa has proposed a new investment in the country’s automotive industry which could see the creation of 2000 new jobs.
Business Advice: Opening an M-PESA outlet Published by Staff Writer on 14 September 2010 I would like to open an M-PESA outlet, may you please send me details of relevant people to contact? I tried Vodacom and Nedbank but I did not receive positive responses.
Spanish hotel chain to boost presence in Morocco Published by Staff Writer on 12 September 2010 Spanish hotel chain, RIU Hotels & Resorts, will strengthen its presence in Morocco with the opening next year of three new hotels.
DRC suspends mining activities in three provinces Published by Staff Writer on 12 September 2010 The Democratic Republic of Congo has suspended all mining operations in three of the country’s eastern provinces.
Business Advice: I’m looking for agricultural land in Uganda Published by Staff Writer on 10 September 2010 I’m looking for government land for agriculture. How can I get land for agriculture in Uganda?
Opportunity in the exploration of barytes in Nigeria Published by Staff Writer on 10 September 2010 Local and foreign mining companies are invited to partake in the exploration of barytes in Nigeria.
Nigeria: Jonathan to run for president in next election Published by Staff Writer on 8 September 2010 Nigerian President Goodluck Jonathan has told leaders in the ruling People’s Democratic Party he will seek the party’s nomination in the upcoming presidential election.