Doing business in Africa a question of human relations Published by Claude Harding on 21 February 2011 A study of the perception of business relations with Africa, conducted among French entrepreneurs, reveals that doing business in Africa is a question of human relations above all else.
M-PESA recognised as one of the world’s best mobile money services Published by Claude Harding on 20 February 2011 M-PESA has won the Mobile Money for the Unbanked Award at this year’s Global Mobile Awards, which was held last week in Barcelona.
Will Nigeria’s football clubs list on the stock exchange? Published by Claude Harding on 18 February 2011 An analyst told Business Day that Nigeria Premier League football clubs would have to completely change their structure and management before they can list on the country’s stock exchange.
Tiger Brands’ hunger for Africa cannot be satisfied Published by Claude Harding on 16 February 2011 South African fast-moving consumer goods company, Tiger Brands, has over the past few months made a number of acquisitions in the rest of the continent.
Multinationals need to develop solutions that are relevant for Africans Published by Claude Harding on 13 February 2011 Multinationals looking to operate in Africa cannot simply duplicate what they are doing elsewhere in the world and need to offer the continent relevant products and services.
Nigeria a major focus for Zambia’s Zambeef Published by Claude Harding on 10 February 2011 Zambian agribusiness company Zambeef Products Plc is looking to further boost its operations in Nigeria.
How China will spur Africa’s economic growth Published by Claude Harding on 10 February 2011 China is now a clear leader in the race for Africa’s resources and can be expected to continue developing these interests for the mutual benefit of both Africa as well as China’s surging economy.
Africa one of the last frontiers for world’s biggest advertising company Published by Claude Harding on 8 February 2011 WPP, one of the world’s largest advertising firms, is actively pursuing opportunities on the African continent.
Egypt ‘contagion’ unlikely in sub-Saharan Africa Published by Claude Harding on 4 February 2011 Though some Middle East and North Africa (MENA) equity markets fell at times by 20% or more following popular unrest in Tunisia and Egypt, there is a relatively low risk of ‘Egyptian contagion’.
South African farmers eyeing opportunities in Mozambique Published by Claude Harding on 1 February 2011 Many South African farmers have indicated an interest to start operations in Mozambique, according to agricultural union Agri SA.
Ghana sees an increase in business travellers Published by Claude Harding on 1 February 2011 Ghana’s hotels and restaurants sector expanded by an estimated 11.3% in 2010, probably because of an increase in business travellers, Renaissance Capital said in a research report.
94% of South African CEOs expect growth from rest of Africa Published by Claude Harding on 27 January 2011 The vast majority of South African CEOs questioned in a recent survey anticipate their business in the rest of the continent to expand over the next year.
Heineken boosts its Nigerian operations Published by Claude Harding on 20 January 2011 Heineken N.V., the world’s third- largest brewer by volume, has increased its Nigerian footprint through the acquisition of two holding companies from the Sona Group.
Africa receives less foreign investment in 2010 Published by Claude Harding on 19 January 2011 Foreign direct investment into Africa fell by 14% to US$50 billion during 2010, according to a recent report.