Opportunities in Malawi’s livestock industry Published by Staff Writer on 30 August 2010 Potential exists to invest in Malawi’s livestock industry. The most significant oppportunities are in cattle farming for meat products and milk production as well as other dairy produce.
Dubai outfit secures Angola hotel contract Published by Staff Writer on 29 August 2010 Depa Limited, a Dubai-based interior contracting company, announced that it has been awarded a major contract for both the interior fit-out and furniture, fixtures and equipment (FF&E) of a five star hotel and casino in Luanda, Angola.
French firm looking to establish solar projects in Africa Published by Staff Writer on 27 August 2010 French company, Lucas Import Export, is looking to establish solar farm projects in countries across Africa.
What miners are saying about Africa Published by Staff Writer on 27 August 2010 In the Survey of Mining Companies – 2010 Mid-year Update, published by the Fraser Institute, three miners give their views about the industry in Africa. Do you agree?
SABMiller to double production in Southern Sudan Published by Staff Writer on 26 August 2010 SABMiller has announced that it is doubling the size of its existing brewery operations in Juba and has introduced a soft drinks range and bottled water product into the country.
Chinese firm in talks to build high-speed rail project in South Africa Published by Staff Writer on 24 August 2010 China Railway Group is in talks with South Africa’s government to build a US$30 billion high-speed rail project.
HSBC close to a deal for controlling stake in South African bank Published by Staff Writer on 23 August 2010 HSBC is set to win the auction for a controlling stake in Nedbank, South Africa’s fourth-largest lender.
South African firms constructing new Maputo hotel Published by Staff Writer on 19 August 2010 South African engineering and construction group Stefanutti Stocks is currently constructing a five star Radisson Hotel on Beach Road in Maputo, Mozambique.
Analysis of bids for four Nigerian banks finalised Published by Staff Writer on 18 August 2010 Advisors have finished analysing bids received for four of Nigeria’s troubled banks. Analysis of bids for the five remaining banks is expected to be concluded by the end of the month.
Gabon attracts investment from Asian firms Published by Staff Writer on 17 August 2010 Gabon has signed four major agreements with multinational companies from India and Singapore.
Japan to construct solar power plant in Botswana Published by Staff Writer on 12 August 2010 A one megawatt (MW) solar power station is set to be built in Botswana, the first of its kind in the country.
Bank rethinking agricultural finance in Zambia Published by Staff Writer on 10 August 2010 Twelve months ago financing agriculture in Zambia was not seen as a core offering of Standard Bank and not much attention was paid to it.
Online retailer seeking growth in Kenya and Nigeria Published by Staff Writer on 10 August 2010 Kalahari.net, the South Africa-based online retailer, has over the past year expanded into two new African countries, namely Kenya and Nigeria. How we made it in Africa interviewed Gary Hadfield, the company’s CEO
Famous Brands acquires Keg and McGinty’s Published by Staff Writer on 10 August 2010 South African restaurant group Famous Brands has acquired the franchise agreements, trademarks and intellectual property of the Keg and McGinty’s brands.
