Ranked: Africa’s ten most expensive cities Published by Femi Adewunmi on 27 July 2011 A number of African cities feature in this year’s rankings of the most expensive places for expatriates.
Why Luanda is the world’s most expensive city Published by Femi Adewunmi on 27 July 2011 Finding good and secure accommodation for expatriate employees is a real challenge in many African cities and costs can be significant compared to other regions.
South African seafood firm lands Walmart supply contract Published by Femi Adewunmi on 26 July 2011 Amidst huge controversy around Walmart’s entry into Africa, it was yesterday announced that Oceanfresh, a South African seafood company, has secured a deal to supply hake fillets to the US-based retailer.
Only 4.5% of South Sudan’s land currently under cultivation Published by Femi Adewunmi on 25 July 2011 A satellite land cover survey by the Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) has revealed that only 4.5% of South Sudan’s available land is currently under cultivation.
Five key points to consider when choosing a local partner Published by Femi Adewunmi on 9 July 2011 It is important for foreign companies to find a strategic local partner when doing business in Africa, says Foluso Phillips, head of the Phillips Consulting Group.
Airline sees surge in demand for travel to South Sudan Published by Femi Adewunmi on 7 July 2011 Demand for air travel to South Sudan is increasing, prompting Kenya Airways to double its flights to the capital Juba.
Investment case for Africa now stronger than ever, says Ecobank Published by Femi Adewunmi on 29 June 2011 “Direct foreign investment in the continent is forecast to reach US$150 billion by 2015.”
Nigeria removes impediment to investment Published by Femi Adewunmi on 26 June 2011 Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, Lamido Sanusi, has revealed that the one-year restriction associated with the holding period of the Certificate of Capital Importation (CCI) in the fixed income market will be lifted.
Ghana: New mobile money service could boost agri-processing Published by Femi Adewunmi on 26 June 2011 Many agri-processing firms in Africa are struggling to access financing to buy raw materials from farmers.
Accenture gives four key pointers on how to enter the African market Published by Femi Adewunmi on 24 June 2011 In a new report, consulting firm Accenture says that all firms looking to expand into Africa face a number of critical decisions on entering the market.
Time is getting short to invest in African financial services Published by Femi Adewunmi on 23 June 2011 Companies looking to enter Africa’s financial services space need to move quickly as the window of opportunity is rapidly closing.
Tatu City – a new urban solution for Kenya Published by Femi Adewunmi on 10 June 2011 One of Africa’s most ambitious property developments, Nairobi’s Tatu City, is expected to break ground in the second half of 2011.
