KFC looking to boost African footprint Published by Claude Harding on 14 December 2010 US-based restaurant group Yum! Brands is aggressively expanding its KFC chicken restaurants across the African continent.
BlackBerry to reach more Africans Published by Claude Harding on 13 December 2010 Research In Motion (RIM), designer and manufacturer of BlackBerry smartphones, has improved its distribution capacity in Africa through an agreement with Brightstar Corp., a US-based global services company.
South Africa’s FirstRand unveils Africa growth strategy Published by Claude Harding on 11 December 2010 South African financial services group FirstRand recently outlined a growth strategy with a strong focus on the rest of the African continent.
Famous Brands strengthens foothold in Mauritius Published by Claude Harding on 9 December 2010 South African restaurant group Famous Brands has laid the foundations for an extensive presence on the island of Mauritius.
Google launches free classifieds service in Ghana Published by Claude Harding on 5 December 2010 Google has launched Google Trader in Ghana, a free classifieds service that allows people to buy and sell products and services as well as search for jobs.
Lifestyle retailer has ambitious expansion plans for east Africa Published by Claude Harding on 5 December 2010 One of east Africa’s largest clothing and household goods retailers, Deacons Kenya Limited, is planning to increase its footprint and diversify its brands across the region.
Olam to establish sugar refinery in Nigeria Published by Claude Harding on 3 December 2010 Olam International Limited, a global agribusiness company, today announced that it will set up a port-based sugar refinery in Nigeria.
Construction work starts on modern shopping mall in Kano Published by Claude Harding on 28 November 2010 Construction work on the new Ado Bayero modern shopping mall in the northern Nigerian city of Kano officially started last week.
Africa ‘much like China was 30 years ago’ Published by Claude Harding on 24 November 2010 Africa could be on the brink of an economic takeoff, much like China was 30 years ago, and India 20 years ago.
Why Indian investors are shunning Europe for Africa Published by Claude Harding on 24 November 2010 Business people in emerging markets benchmark themselves against the double digit growth opportunities found in their own countries.
Globe’s Malawi mining project set to benefit from Chinese investment Published by Claude Harding on 22 November 2010 Globe Metals & Mining, an African-focused resource company, has entered into an agreement to form a strategic partnership with China’s ECE.
Property: Why the town of Takoradi is Africa’s next big opportunity Published by Claude Harding on 15 November 2010 Takoradi, a small coastal town on Ghana’s west coast, is emerging as one of the new hotspots for African property developers.
US firm signs $15.4 million funding deal for Zambia safari lodge Published by Claude Harding on 15 November 2010 Orlando-based Capital Corp Merchant Banking has announced it has signed a formal investment proposal with Zambia’s Playland Limited to create the Cresta Mukuni Safari Lodge Victoria Falls.
Kenyan fuel retailer scouting for opportunities in Zimbabwe, Mozambique Published by Claude Harding on 10 November 2010 Kenyan fuel retailer KenolKobil has finalised plans to open an office in Zimbabwe effective 1 January 2011.
