Important to do your homework before investing in DRC Published by Staff Writer on 29 July 2011 “It is not an easy environment . . . but if you do your homework systematically, then I believe you can identify very good opportunities.”
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.
Groupon South Africa successful despite depressed times Published by Loraine Stander on 26 July 2011 “We all need treats, even when things are a bit tight,” says Wayne Gosling, CEO of Groupon South Africa.
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.
DRC not an easy environment, but opportunities abound Published by Jaco Maritz on 26 July 2011 The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) is not a market for small businesses without the capital to do adequate research and afford the country’s high operating costs.
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.
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.
Was Chinaphobia the real reason for the Cameron delegation? Published by Loraine Stander on 21 July 2011 “We know that Britain has an agenda for Africa,” says Prof Chris Landsberg, head of the Department of Politics at the University of Johannesburg.
Interview: Safaricom CEO on management and challenges of the job Published by Regina Ekiru on 21 July 2011 “I am more of a consultative manager. I talk a lot to staff. The staff know the solutions customers want, I do not. I am not a boardroom kind of leader.”
How to get Mozambique’s coal from the mine to market Published by Claude Harding on 20 July 2011 The major challenge facing coal mining companies in Mozambique is not the capital to finance actual mining activities, but figuring out how to get the minerals to the ports.
The South Sudan Pound – Africa’s newest currency Published by Staff Writer on 19 July 2011 South Sudan started rolling out its new currency on Monday – the South Sudan Pound – escalating a point of simmering disagreement with Khartoum after the country split away from the north on 9 July.
Improving the quality of Rwanda’s milk, while turning a profit Published by Jonathan Kalan on 19 July 2011 Rwanda Ventures is attempting to reshape the country’s entire dairy industry, while paying farmers a premium for quality milk.
Africa’s grand free trade area and what it will mean for business Published by Jaco Maritz on 18 July 2011 African leaders last month gathered to get the ball rolling on a grand free trade area of 26 countries with a combined population of nearly 600 million people.
