Zambian rice processing firm has big plans for the future Published by Maimbolwa Mulikelela on 24 May 2011 The 2011/2012 agriculture season looks bright and promising for YamBEEji Honey and Rice Products, a processing firm based in the rural areas of Zambia.
Learning about business in Africa from the sidelines a “waste of time” Published by Claude Harding on 22 May 2011 The only way to gain a real understanding of Africa’s business environment is to participate in an active and committed fashion.
Nigerian banks turning their focus towards agriculture Published by Jaco Maritz on 17 May 2011 “The fact that you have a bank that has its origins in investment banking looking seriously at agriculture, is a positive development.”
Investing in Angola likely to become easier Published by Imara Africa Securities team on 17 May 2011 New legislation on private investment is set to help Angola attract overseas investors.
There is a perception gap about doing business in Africa, says Siemens boss Published by Claude Harding on 15 May 2011 The image of the continent portrayed by the media is very gloomy. “When I first got this job, business colleagues thought it was not a promotion, it was a punishment.”
The emergence of African cross-border banks, and the new risks they hold Published by Imara Africa Securities team on 15 May 2011 While the continent has had a long presence of international banks, the emergence of Africa-based regional lenders has significantly increased cross-border banking activity.
Africa’s middle class – how big is it really? Published by Jaco Maritz on 12 May 2011 Ethiopia, Nigeria and South Africa are expected to provide the largest numbers to the new middle class in the coming years.
How we made it in Africa up for top business media award Published by Staff Writer on 12 May 2011 How we made it in Africa has been selected as one of the three finalists in the Media of the Year category for the Diageo Africa Business Reporting Awards 2011.
Why outsourcing could be Africa’s next big opportunity Published by Imara Africa Securities team on 11 May 2011 Intense competition in India’s business process outsourcing (BPO) industry has forced technology firm Spanco Ltd to expand to Africa where it expects to earn nearly half of its profits within two years.
Will manufacturing shift from China to Africa? Published by Claude Harding on 10 May 2011 “I know of one company, and only one at this point, that has moved their manufacturing operations from China to Africa.”
Nestlé partners with Kenyan farmers to boost milk production Published by Jaco Maritz on 10 May 2011 Nestlé, one of the world’s largest food manufacturers, has partnered with local farmers in Kenya to improve the quality of milk produced in the region.
Africa needs modern infrastructure to support economic growth Published by Imara Africa Securities team on 10 May 2011 One of the major setbacks that affects development in Africa has to do with the lack of a strong infrastructure base.
Doing business in Sierra Leone – tough but not impossible Published by Claude Harding on 9 May 2011 Doing business in Sierra Leone is difficult but overcoming the challenges is not impossible, says Nikolai Germann, managing director of Addax Bioenergy.
African young people more ambitious than Europeans, says Naspers boss Published by Jaco Maritz on 9 May 2011 African young people have a level of ambition that one doesn’t find in Europe, says Koos Bekker, managing director of emerging markets media company Naspers.