Lusaka skyscraper to be evidence of Zambia’s new prosperity Published by Claude Harding on 4 July 2011 Zambia’s tallest building, the burnt-out Society House tower in Lusaka, is to be redeveloped at a cost of US$100 million.
Think big, start small and start now, says Kenyan entrepreneur Published by Regina Ekiru on 4 July 2011 Eric Kinoti is the 27-year-old founder and managing director of Shade Systems East Africa. He talks to Regina Ekiru about his journey from cashier to successful businessman.
Pam Golding chief shares his thoughts on Africa’s real estate market Published by Jaco Maritz on 29 June 2011 How we made it in Africa interviews Dr Andrew Golding, chief executive of South African real estate agency Pam Golding.
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.”
Africa’s top countries for investment identified Published by Claude Harding on 28 June 2011 South Africa, Nigeria and Kenya are Africa’s best investment destinations for 2011, according to the Dutch-based organisation Africa Business Panel.
Better times ahead for Zambian coffee industry Published by Maimbolwa Mulikelela on 28 June 2011 “People will never stop drinking coffee because they need it, even when in sorrow, as we saw during the last world recession.”
Pick n Pay says local farmers will benefit from its entry into Mozambique Published by Claude Harding on 27 June 2011 South African supermarket group Pick n Pay plans to support local farmers in Mozambique, where it recently opened its first store.
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.
Why Standard Bank’s head of agric banking decided to relocate to Nigeria Published by Jaco Maritz on 24 June 2011 “The move was based on the market growth opportunity that exists in West Africa, and Nigeria specifically.”
Is the future of African agriculture in the hands of big business? Published by Jaco Maritz on 24 June 2011 “Unless governments and farmers in Africa start to view agriculture as a business, the continent will not be able to reach productivity levels found elsewhere in the world.”
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.
Mobile banking proving popular in Botswana Published by Jaco Maritz on 21 June 2011 Mobile money and mobile banking are increasingly proving to be the ideal channels to access cash in Africa.
The 2010 World Cup and what it meant for Africa Published by Claude Harding on 21 June 2011 It has been a year since the kick-off of the 2010 football World Cup in South Africa. Claude Harding looks at the economic impact of the event and what it meant for business on the continent.
