SABMiller winning at its product differentiation game in Africa Published by Imara Africa Securities team on 28 October 2011 Just as Frank Zappa would put it, “You can’t be a real country unless you have a beer and an airline.”
Emerging market countries climbing on Africa bandwagon Published by Imara Africa Securities team on 20 October 2011 We expect more emerging market countries such as Turkey to join the bandwagon of investments into Sub-Saharan Africa.
African governments seeking greater benefits from mineral wealth Published by Imara Africa Securities team on 17 October 2011 African governments are increasingly seeking a bigger chunk of their mineral resources wealth.
African companies moving outside their home markets Published by Imara Africa Securities team on 11 October 2011 Sub-Saharan African companies are making strides in becoming multinational corporations.
Nokia still dominant player in Africa as world mourns Steve Jobs Published by Imara Africa Securities team on 6 October 2011 As many mourn the death of Steve Jobs, we thought it would be interesting to have a look at where the iconic brand stands in terms of its mobile presence in Africa.
Retail report highlights African countries as “hidden heroes” Published by Imara Africa Securities team on 28 September 2011 “Walmart’s entry into South Africa has thrown the spotlight on a region that has typically been overshadowed by Asia when talking about future retail growth.”
Zambia’s new president and the next 90 days Published by Imara Africa Securities team on 24 September 2011 Zambia’s new president Michael Sata was sworn in yesterday. We take a look at the implications for the country’s economy.
Botswana to become major diamond trading hub Published by Imara Africa Securities team on 20 September 2011 Botswana, the world’s largest producer of diamonds, is transforming into a leading diamond trading and manufacturing hub.
Mauritius looking at ways to boost economy Published by Imara Africa Securities team on 1 September 2011 Mauritius is planning a range of reforms to boost growth after the country cut its growth target due to declining tourism revenues from the crisis-hit euro zone.
Foreign investment into Africa on downward trend Published by Imara Africa Securities team on 16 August 2011 It would require a major upturn in Sub-Saharan Africa to reverse the downward trend of FDI inflows to the continent.
Encouraging developments in Africa’s capital markets Published by Imara Africa Securities team on 8 August 2011 In recent times, we have witnessed several initiatives across African capital markets aimed at broadening and deepening them.
Africa has a large market for low-cost insurance products Published by Imara Africa Securities team on 3 August 2011 “Companies have to realise that insurance policies cannot simply be a low-value replica of what they provide for the higher-income market.”
Drought affecting power supply in East Africa Published by Imara Africa Securities team on 28 July 2011 Reports coming out of Kenya say that the national power utility Kenya Power has announced that it will commence an electricity rationing programme in various industrial parts of the county, due to the current generation challenges.
Has the spirit of the Arab Spring arrived in Malawi? Published by Imara Africa Securities team on 22 July 2011 Many analysts, ourselves included, were of the opinion that the political unrest seen in North Africa earlier this year was unlikely to spread through the rest of the continent.