Ghana looking to sell state-owned enterprises to private sector Published by Staff Writer on 8 August 2010 Ghana’s government has started the process of selling to the private sector some loss-making state-owned enterprises (SOEs).
Mauritius seeking investment in aquaculture and seafood Published by Staff Writer on 5 August 2010 Local and foreign investors have the opportunity to invest in Mauritius’ aquaculture and seafood sector.
Legend starts with drilling at Cameroon iron ore project Published by Staff Writer on 4 August 2010 Australian mining and exploration company, Legend Mining Limited has announced that diamond drilling has commenced at its Cameroon iron ore project in west Africa.
Private equity fund invests in three Ecobank subsidiaries Published by Staff Writer on 4 August 2010 The Ecobank Group has announced that it has reached an agreement with Advanced Finance & Investment Group for an investment of US$14 million in three of its subsidiaries.
Insight into doing business in Angola Published by Staff Writer on 1 August 2010 Doing business in Angola can be challenging and foreign companies need to do their homework before entering the market. How we made it in Africa asked Roger Ballard-Tremeer about the country’s business environment
Swaziland economic overview Published by Staff Writer on 30 July 2010 The global economic crisis dominated Swaziland’s performance in 2009 with growth reaching just 0.2%.
Does your business qualify for Pioneer Status in Nigeria? Published by Staff Writer on 30 July 2010 The grant of Pioneer Status to an investment in Nigeria is aimed at enabling the industry concerned to make a reasonable level of profit within its formative years.
Portuguese lender eyeing Mozambique’s Moza Banco Published by Staff Writer on 29 July 2010 Banco Espirito Santo SA, Portugal’s largest publicly traded bank by market value, has signed a memorandum of understanding to acquire a 25% stake in Mozambique’s Moza Banco SA.
Senegal gold project proves economically viable Published by Staff Writer on 29 July 2010 Canada-based Oromin Explorations has announced that a feasibility study for a proposed open pit and underground mine in Senegal has shown that the project is economically viable.
Brazilian firm views South Africa as important market Published by Staff Writer on 27 July 2010 WEG, a Brazil-based industrial-machinery maker, has acquired control of South Africa’s Zest Group.
Low cost carrier introduces competition on Maputo route Published by Staff Writer on 26 July 2010 South African low cost carrier, 1time airline, last week announced it will operate five flights a week between Johannesburg and Maputo, Mozambique, commencing 12 August 2010.
New laws for tourism operators in Lagos State Published by Staff Writer on 26 July 2010 Lagos State Governor, Babatunde Fashola last week signed into law a bill for the regulation and standardisation of the tourism sector in the state.
Manufacture wind turbine components in Egypt Published by Staff Writer on 26 July 2010 The Egyptian government is seeking to develop selective wind turbine components to serve the increasing demand from local and regional markets.
Globacom to start operations in The Gambia Published by Staff Writer on 21 July 2010 Nigeria-based African telecommunications firm, Globacom, has won a licence to operate telecom services in The Gambia.