How to invest in Angola’s property sector Published by Staff Writer on 15 June 2010 How we made it in Africa spoke to Francisco da Cruz, executive director of the U.S.-Angola Chamber of Commerce in Angola, about how to invest in Angola’s property industry.
Numerous opportunities in The Gambia’s agriculture sector Published by Staff Writer on 15 June 2010 Agriculture is the most important sector in The Gambian economy and one of the priority areas for development.
Angola business and investment climate overview Published by Staff Writer on 15 June 2010 Angola offers both high returns and great risks to investors and exporters. Oil and diamond revenue and intensive infrastructure rebuilding following the end of civil war in 2002 create business opportunities.
New approaches to property development in Nigeria Published by Staff Writer on 15 June 2010 Although the free fall in Nigeria’s property values may not be as drastic as the latter part of 2009, the bottom has not been reached. In the reshaped real estate market, new approaches will be essential to success.
Chinese firm to establish asphalt plant in Nigeria Published by Staff Writer on 14 June 2010 A Chinese engineering and construction company, Tiangsu Jialong, has signed a memorandum of understanding with some Nigerian firms to establish a 200 tonnes quarry and asphalt plant in Nigeria
BHP Billiton reaches iron ore agreement with Liberia Published by Staff Writer on 14 June 2010 BHP Billiton announced that it has concluded a mineral development agreement with the government of Liberia in relation to four major iron ore leases
South Africa’s high-speed train opens for public Published by Staff Writer on 14 June 2010 South Africa’s first high-speed train service, the Gautrain, last week officially opened for the public, just in time for the World Cup kick-off.
Barclays committed to South African subsidiary Published by Staff Writer on 14 June 2010 Barclays Plc chief executive officer, John Varley, said the United Kingdom-based bank is committed to its South Africa subsidiary, Absa Group Ltd, which it bought for $4.48 billion in 2005.
Merrill Lynch SA receives boost for African expansion Published by Staff Writer on 11 June 2010 Bank of America is planning to make a large capital injection into its subsidiary Merrill Lynch South Africa.
Potential for soya bean processing in Malawi Published by Staff Writer on 10 June 2010 The Malawi Investment Promotion Agency is inviting investors to invest in soya bean processing activities.
Upward trend in South African house price growth continues Published by Staff Writer on 7 June 2010 Middle-segment home values in South Africa increased further in May 2010 according to Absa Group Ltd., the country’s biggest mortgage lender.
West not looking at Africa as a business destination Published by Staff Writer on 6 June 2010 An influential British think tank has warned the West that it will lose out to emerging nations unless it replaces its “humanitarian” approach to Africa with a more strategic focus on diplomatic and trade relations.
South African company’s Mali investment plans on track Published by Staff Writer on 4 June 2010 South Africa-based sugar producer, Illovo Sugar, is at an advanced stage with its pre-project activities for establishing a project in Mali.
Transport infrastructure and services opportunities in Ghana Published by Staff Writer on 2 June 2010 Investors are invited to invest in Ghana’s transport infrastructure and services. Identified as one of government’s priority areas, the sector offers exciting opportunities.