Eight African countries facing significant political risk Published by Staff Writer on 27 January 2011 There are a number of countries facing significant political risk in the coming year. Standard Bank identifies a few of the most important political risks for the continent.
Can southern Sudan become a serious business destination? Published by Jaco Maritz on 25 January 2011 With few industries and almost non-existent infrastructure, southern Sudan presents both opportunities and challenges for business people and investors.
Welcoming the African Lions and bidding farewell to the Asian Tigers Published by Imara Africa Securities team on 25 January 2011 According to an analysis by The Economist, over the ten years to 2010, no fewer than six of the world’s ten top growing economies where in Sub-Saharan Africa.
Foreign business people need to deal with Africa’s slower pace Published by Erika Amoako-Agyei on 22 January 2011 Erika Amoako-Agyei says that what might be acceptable in Europe or North America may be frowned upon in Africa.
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.
Why South Africa could be an attractive base for foreign private equity funds Published by J-P Fourie on 19 January 2011 Recent changes in legislation are paving the way for South Africa to serve as the hub for private equity funds looking to invest in the African continent.
Africa becoming more economically free Published by Imara Africa Securities team on 18 January 2011 The Sub-Saharan Africa region, led by Rwanda, Djibouti, and Cape Verde, achieved the largest score improvement in the Index of Economic Freedom for 2011.
Should South Africa be a BRIC country? Published by Claude Harding on 15 January 2011 Jim O’Neill, chairman of Goldman Sachs Asset Management, says it is not entirely obvious to him why the other BRIC nations should have agreed to the inclusion of South Africa in the grouping.
Looking to do business in Zimbabwe? Read Imara’s 2011 outlook Published by Imara Africa Securities team on 11 January 2011 The “talk” of elections in 2011 will be the main theme in political and business circles.
2011 the start of the dynamic market decade Published by Claude Harding on 6 January 2011 “Growth has really shifted from the north and the west, to the south and the east.”
Eye on North Africa: December 2010 Published by Francois Conradie on 3 January 2011 North Africa specialist Francois Conradie looks at the region’s most important business and politics stories for the month of December 2010.
Our top ten most read articles of 2010 Published by Staff Writer on 19 December 2010 As 2010 draws to a close, we list How we made it in Africa’s ten most read articles of the year.
Nigeria ahead of SA in race to become Africa’s first addition to BRIC grouping? Published by Imara Africa Securities team on 16 December 2010 While South Africa is the larger economy, Nigeria is expected to catch up in the next few years.
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.