Private equity fundraising for Africa returns to pre-crisis levels Published by Claude Harding on 12 September 2011 Private equity fundraising for funds dedicated to Sub-Saharan Africa has returned to levels seen before the start of the financial crisis.
Bharti Airtel makes largest ever Indian investment into Rwanda Published by Claude Harding on 9 September 2011 Mobile telecommunications firm Bharti Airtel today announced that it will commence with operations in Rwanda.
World Economic Forum reveals Africa’s ten most competitive countries Published by Femi Adewunmi on 8 September 2011 Sub-Saharan African countries have their work cut out to make the region more competitive.
Zimbabwe’s beer market poised for growth, says Renaissance Published by Claude Harding on 7 September 2011 Renaissance Capital is bullish about the future of the beer industry in Zimbabwe.
Marriott not shooting from the hip with Rwanda five-star hotel Published by Mark Darrough on 6 September 2011 Marriott International, in its bid to capitalise on the rising demands of Africa’s emerging marketplace, plans to launch a 5-star hotel in Rwanda’s capital city.
African agribusiness to benefit from rising Chinese presence Published by Sharon Wood on 6 September 2011 China’s rising presence in Africa will have a big impact on food prices, land prices and agriculture on the continent.
South Africa already seeing benefits of BRICS club Published by Jaco Maritz on 5 September 2011 It seems as if South Africa is already benefiting from its partnership with the BRICS countries.
Mark Shuttleworth shares his thoughts on the future of Africa Published by Mark Shuttleworth on 5 September 2011 “The population of Africa in 20 years’ time will be dramatically better off. They will have first-world expectations.”
Why consumer goods firms should look at Uganda, Ethiopia and Kenya Published by Claude Harding on 2 September 2011 Rand Merchant Bank has identified Uganda, Ethiopia and Kenya as potentially good investment destinations for companies focused on the African consumer.
What the economic turmoil in the west means for Africa Published by Claude Harding on 1 September 2011 How will the current economic turmoil in developed markets such as the U.S. and Europe affect Africa? Charles Robertson, global chief economist at Renaissance Capital, had the following to say.
Samsung to develop products specifically for Africa Published by Femi Adewunmi on 1 September 2011 As part of its Africa growth strategy, Samsung has announced that it will tailor products specifically for the Kenyan market.
Ethiopian fruit company’s vision is more than a quick buck Published by Jaco Maritz on 31 August 2011 The traditional African investment mindset is that you have to make your money very quickly to reduce risks such as land expropriation, a famine outbreak or even war.
Rwanda making it easier for companies to do business Published by Claude Harding on 30 August 2011 Rwanda is the East African country that has improved its business regulatory environment the most over the past five years.
Accidental farmer making waves in Kenya Published by Regina Ekiru on 29 August 2011 How we made it in Africa’s Regina Ekiru to talks to Su Kahumbu Stephanou, one of Kenya’s most successful organic farmers and the woman behind the award-winning iCow mobile application.
