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.
Interview: Dianna Games on investing in Nigeria Published by Staff Writer on 9 August 2010 As Africa’s most populous country, Nigeria holds considerable potential for business and investment. How we made it in Africa interviews Dianna Games, CEO of the South Africa-Nigeria Chamber of Commerce
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.
