South Africa most competitive country in Africa – report Published by Claude Harding on 16 September 2010 South Africa has been ranked as the most competitive African country in The Global Competitiveness Report 2010–2011 index.
SA companies in line for contracts in Port Harcourt “New City” development Published by Claude Harding on 15 September 2010 South African companies are in prime position to land contracts to the value of US$282 million for the New City development in Port Harcourt, the capital of Nigeria’s oil producing area.
Southern Sudan new battlefield for brewers Published by Claude Harding on 15 September 2010 SABMiller, the world’s second largest brewer, and East African Breweries have both announced plans to boost their presence in Southern Sudan.
Increased African regulation has important consequences for M&A Published by Claude Harding on 30 August 2010 As Africa opens itself up to international businesses, many of its countries are introducing increased regulation to provide improved corporate governance and providing a more stable business environment.
Olam to set up new cocoa processing facility in Cote d’Ivoire Published by Claude Harding on 29 August 2010 Olam International has announced that it will invest US$43.5 million in Cote d’Ivoire to set up a cocoa processing facility in Abidjan.
Spar opens shop in Nigeria; Shoprite not fazed Published by Claude Harding on 25 August 2010 International retail network, Spar, has opened its first outlet in Nigeria according to a report in Business Day. Spar has partnered with Nigerian retail chain Park ‘n’ Shop, owned by the Artee Group.
Zim economy may be much bigger than thought Published by Claude Harding on 16 August 2010 Just how big is the Zimbabwe economy and how upbeat should one be about growth prospects?
Absa’s Nigerian office ‘not a late entry’ Published by Claude Harding on 9 August 2010 South Africa-based bank Absa is opening a representative office in Nigeria in a move CEO Maria Ramos says is not a late entry into Africa’s most populous nation.
Africa’s most expensive cities Published by Claude Harding on 17 July 2010 Luanda in Angola is the world’s most expensive city for expatriates, according to the latest Cost of Living Survey from Mercer.
Main One Cable to revolutionise broadband in West Africa Published by Claude Harding on 8 July 2010 The Main One submarine fibre optic cable system linking West Africa to Europe was last week completed and commissioned.
Strong economic growth projected for Mozambique Published by Claude Harding on 5 July 2010 Mozambique is expected to grow robustly in 2010 as a combination of accommodative economic policy and a rebound in global trade boosts the economy.
More than 70% of Naspers pay TV subscribers from South Africa Published by Claude Harding on 29 June 2010 More than 70% of emerging markets media group Naspers’ African pay television subscribers are from South Africa alone.
Nigerian PPP project facing various challenges Published by Claude Harding on 6 April 2010 The Lekki Toll Road Concession Project is one of Lagos State’s foremost public private partnership initiatives.
