Weekly jobs round-up: 18 – 24 October 2010 Published by Staff Writer on 24 October 2010 The following jobs were posted on the How we made it in Africa Job Board over the past week.
Zim stock feed plant to close due to shortage of raw materials Published by Staff Writer on 17 October 2010 National Foods Ltd., the Zimbabwe Stock Exchange-listed agri-business company, has said that it will next month close its Bulawayo stockfeed factory due to a short supply of inputs.
Telkom launches 8ta mobile network in South Africa Published by Staff Writer on 14 October 2010 South African telecommunications company, Telkom, launched its new mobile brand 8ta on Thursday evening.
Rwanda: Demand for cement spurs need for increased production capacity Published by Staff Writer on 10 October 2010 A 700,000 tonne per annum cement plant is to be constructed in Rwanda to satisfy local demand for the building material which continues to be high.
Weekly jobs round-up: 4 – 10 October 2010 Published by Staff Writer on 10 October 2010 The following jobs were posted on the How we made it in Africa Job Board over the past week.
Telkom to launch new mobile network this week Published by Staff Writer on 10 October 2010 South African fixed-line operator, Telkom, will launch its long-awaited mobile network on Thursday, according to a report by the Sunday Times.
Interview: Actis acquires African fabric manufacturer Published by Staff Writer on 8 October 2010 Private equity firm, Actis, recently bought 100% of Vlisco Group, the market leader in designer wax fashion fabrics aimed at the west and central African market.
Interview: Growing an agriculture business in Africa Published by Staff Writer on 8 October 2010 Nick Goble, Pannar Seed’s regional manager for Africa, talked to How we made it in Africa about the company’s operations and how to successfully invest in the continent’s agriculture sector.
Indian wind power company sets up shop in South Africa Published by Staff Writer on 6 October 2010 Indian wind turbine supplier, Suzlon Energy Limited, has announced that it will establish an office in South Africa.
Sanlam to start operations in Malawi and Mozambique Published by Staff Writer on 6 October 2010 South African financial services group, Sanlam, is planning to launch operations in Malawi and Mozambique within the next 18 months.
Mauritius top ranked country in 2010 Ibrahim Index Published by Staff Writer on 4 October 2010 Mauritius ranks 1st out of 53 African countries in the newly released Ibrahim Index, an assessment of governance on the continent.
American firm to buy South Africa’s Pannar Seed Published by Staff Writer on 4 October 2010 Pioneer Hi-Bred, a US-based agricultural business, and Pannar Seed, a South African-based seed company, recently announced an agreement for Pioneer to purchase a majority share of Pannar.
South African exchange controls – still relevant to foreign investors Published by Staff Writer on 4 October 2010 There is ongoing speculation as to whether, and exactly when, South Africa will completely abolish exchange control (excon) regulations.
Citigroup involved in Africa trade finance transaction Published by Staff Writer on 3 October 2010 US-based financial services company, Citigroup, has partnered with the AfDB Group and the IFC to provide US$175 million in trade financing for exporters and importers in Africa.
