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.
Possible Chinese investment in Nigerian bank? Published by Staff Writer on 24 June 2010 A Chinese bank might soon make an equity investment in Nigeria’s First Bank.
Botswana hotel operator to list on stock exchange this Monday Published by Staff Writer on 24 June 2010 Cresta Marakanelo Limited, Botswana’s largest hotel operator, will commence its listing on the Botswana Stock Exchange this Monday (June 28) following the country’s widest and biggest truly public offering of shares to date.
Group of South African companies involved in Malawi mall Published by Staff Writer on 23 June 2010 A number of South African companies are involved in the construction of a shopping centre in Lilongwe, Malawi.
New border post to boost trade between Zambia and Angola Published by Staff Writer on 23 June 2010 The Zambian government says construction works on the Imusho border post in the country’s Western province, when completed, will increase trade between Zambia and Angola.
Commodities with excellent potential available to buyers in Africa Published by Staff Writer on 23 June 2010 A South Africa-based commodity broker is seeking buyers in the rest of Africa for a range of commodities. These include: fertiliser, cement, oil and lubricants, and food products.
Unexploited manufacturing opportunities in The Gambia Published by Staff Writer on 23 June 2010 The Gambia Investment Promotion & Free Zones Agency (GIPFZA) is offering investors the opportunity to invest in The Gambia’s manufacturing sector.
Egypt seeking investment in Special Economic Zone Published by Staff Writer on 21 June 2010 The Egyptian General Authority for Investment is inviting local and foreign companies to establish small and medium industries in a special economic zone.
Sierra Leone hydropower plant to reduce cost of doing business Published by Staff Writer on 18 June 2010 Sierra Leone’s Bumbuna hydropower plant is expected to bring down the cost of business in the country with a much cheaper, sustainable and reliable source of energy
Tanzania bans export of raw tanzanite Published by Staff Writer on 18 June 2010 Tanzania last week banned the export of raw tanzanite in order to boost local processing.
Standard Bank Group to provide sharia banking in Tanzania Published by Staff Writer on 17 June 2010 Stanbic Bank, a member of the Standard Bank Group (SBG), has launched sharia banking products in Tanzania.
New margin trading rules for Nigeria Published by Staff Writer on 15 June 2010 Nigeria’s Financial Services Regulation Coordinating Committee has issued new rules with regards to margin trading.
