New mining investment picking up in Zimbabwe Published by Staff Writer on 13 July 2010 Despite investor concerns about impending indigenisation legislation in Zimbabwe, investment in the troubled nation’s mining sector is starting to pick up, notes Imara, the pan-African investment group.
Mauritius: Feasible opportunities in agriculture sector Published by Staff Writer on 13 July 2010 The Mauritius Board of Investment (BOI) is inviting investors to invest in the country’s agriculture sector.
South African firm invests in Zambia poultry facility Published by Staff Writer on 13 July 2010 Astral Foods, a South African integrated poultry producer, has opened a new state-of-the-art broiler breeding farm and hatchery in Zambia.
Fresh milk a hard sell in Nigeria Published by Staff Writer on 13 July 2010 The Zimbabwean farmers who relocated to Nigeria are struggling to sell their fresh milk products due to a preference for powdered milk in the country.
Produce cut flowers in Ghana Published by Staff Writer on 13 July 2010 Investors have the opportunity to invest in the production of flowers in Ghana. The country’s floriculture industry is at an infant stage of development relative to Africa’s major flower producers.
Overcoming language barriers in Angola Published by Staff Writer on 13 July 2010 Is it difficult for English speaking people to do business in Angola, given that the majority of the population speaks Portuguese?
Leasing of land to foreign investors unpopular in Cameroon Published by Staff Writer on 12 July 2010 Rural people in several parts of Cameroon are protesting a government policy that allows the government to sell or lease arable land to foreign investors.
What is the investment outlook for Africa? Published by Staff Writer on 10 July 2010 There is a growing realisation that Africa’s resources must be tapped if the needs of China, India and other fast-growing emerging markets are going to be met.
Absa’s bid to acquire Namibian bank rejected Published by Staff Writer on 7 July 2010 The Bank of Namibia, the country’s central bank, has rejected South Africa-based Absa Group’s application to acquire a majority stake in Bank Windhoek.
Liberia’s rubber sub-sector holds investment potential Published by Staff Writer on 6 July 2010 Liberia’s National Investment Commission (NIC) is inviting foreign and local investors to invest in the county’s rubber sub-sector.
Which markets in Africa are doing the best? Published by Staff Writer on 2 July 2010 South Africa is by far the largest and most liquid of the markets in sub-Saharan Africa. There are many world class companies in South Africa and these present good investing opportunities.
Nigeria’s coal deposits identified Published by Staff Writer on 2 July 2010 Nigeria has major unexploited coal resources. The government has recently placed a high priority on utilising these resources to increase Nigeria’s electricity generating capacity.
Equatorial Guinea president invites investors Published by Staff Writer on 28 June 2010 Equatorial Guinea President, Teodoro Obiang, has emphasised his desire to make Equatorial Guinea a business-friendly destination for investment.
Kirubi positive about business in Africa Published by Staff Writer on 27 June 2010 Africa holds the largest opportunities for investment and business over the next century. This according to Chris Kirubi, chairman of Kenya-based Haco Industries and Capital Group.