Manufacture wind turbine components in Egypt Published by Staff Writer on 26 July 2010 The Egyptian government is seeking to develop selective wind turbine components to serve the increasing demand from local and regional markets.
Globacom to start operations in The Gambia Published by Staff Writer on 21 July 2010 Nigeria-based African telecommunications firm, Globacom, has won a licence to operate telecom services in The Gambia.
Restaurant group cashed in during World Cup Published by Staff Writer on 19 July 2010 Famous Brands, the company behind restaurants such as Steers, Wimpy and Mugg & Bean, reported a boost in sales during the World Cup period.
5 points of advice when travelling to Angola for business Published by Staff Writer on 18 July 2010 For those interested in doing business in Angola, a visit to the country is highly recommended as personal relations are crucial.
Vale to invest in Zambian copper mine Published by Staff Writer on 15 July 2010 Brazilian mining firm, Vale, plans to invest US$400 million in the Konkola North copper project, which is expected to start production by 2013.
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.