How Japan’s earthquake will affect Africa Published by Claude Harding on 22 March 2011 Africa should brace itself for a decline in aid and trade flows with Japan following the devastating earthquake last week that hit the world’s third-largest economy.
How financing is enabling subsistence farmers to ramp up their game Published by Claude Harding on 18 March 2011 Through innovative financing solutions, Africa’s subsistence farmers are slowly but surely transforming themselves into commercial producers of crops.
More to Niger Delta than guns and water Published by Claude Harding on 17 March 2011 Nigeria’s Niger Delta, an area better known for militant bombings and kidnappings, holds good potential for investment despite the negative publicity it has attracted over recent years.
Africa must make most of China-US rivalry Published by Claude Harding on 16 March 2011 Competition between China and the US to be Africa’s main trading and development partner presents the continent with better strategic choices.
Brazilian firms growing their footprint in Portuguese-speaking Africa Published by Claude Harding on 14 March 2011 Brazilian companies are playing an increasingly bigger role on the African continent, especially in the Portuguese-speaking countries.
Lagos light rail project to impact property prices Published by Claude Harding on 14 March 2011 A new light rail mass transit system in Lagos is set to have an impact on property prices in Nigeria’s commercial capital.
DRC sees 417% increase in Facebook users Published by Claude Harding on 10 March 2011 The Democratic Republic of Congo is the African country that has shown the greatest growth in Facebook users over the past three months.
The top 10 richest African billionaires Published by Claude Harding on 10 March 2011 A number of African business people made this year’s Forbes 2011 Billionaires List, here are the top 10:
Annual rankings: Africa’s best, and worst, countries for mining Published by Claude Harding on 4 March 2011 Africa as a whole doesn’t seem to be making much progress in creating a more attractive mining investment environment.
East African markets firm despite Sudan uncertainties Published by Claude Harding on 3 March 2011 Markets in East Africa appear to have shrugged off international concerns about north-south tension in Sudan following a ‘Yes’ vote for secession by those in the south of the country.
Analysts painting an overly rosy picture of Africa, says SABMiller boss Published by Claude Harding on 2 March 2011 SABMiller’s managing director for Africa, Mark Bowman, says that many analysts are painting an overly rosy picture of doing business in Africa.
South Africa’s West Coast could become a hub for oil and gas industry Published by Claude Harding on 1 March 2011 South Africa’s West Coast could become a major oil and gas hub for the entire sub-Saharan Africa region.
Africa, China to reshape global oil markets Published by Claude Harding on 25 February 2011 Africa is poised to become a major player in the global oil markets due to the discovery of new reserves and as it ramps up production to meet growing global demand, especially from China.
Global investors get upbeat briefing on Zim prospects Published by Claude Harding on 22 February 2011 International investors have been given a positive appraisal of Zimbabwe’s economic prospects for the coming year, despite political challenges and concerns about politicking ahead of any election.