Don’t mention the “C” word Published by Roddy McKean on 11 September 2012 Roddy McKean, head of the Africa practice at Webber Wentzel, discusses how international investors are developing effective strategies for dealing with corruption issues in Africa.
Five trends driving Nigeria’s investment allure Published by Kate Douglas on 8 September 2012 In a recent report by Standard Bank, analysts Simon Freemantle and Jeremy Stevens outlined five trends powering Nigeria’s appeal to investors.
Who are the drivers of private equity in Africa? Published by Kate Douglas on 3 September 2012 Find out where Africa’s private equity investment is coming from.
South African insurers targeting Africa for growth and margins Published by Claude Harding on 30 August 2012 Leapfrog, Sanlam and Old Mutual are a few South African insurance giants that have recently announced insurance acquisitions into African markets.
Influx of foreign investors pushes demand for office space in Accra Published by Claude Harding on 28 August 2012 Foreign investors are driving demand for office space in Ghana’s capital Accra, according to property group Broll.
Hotel group discusses the strategy behind its African expansion Published by Kate Douglas on 22 August 2012 City Lodge Hotels Limited, has decided to venture out of South Africa for the first time with its entry into Botswana and Kenya.
Barclays rethinks its Africa strategy Published by Imara Africa Securities team on 22 August 2012 In a statement released by Absa yesterday, the South African bank announced that UK banking giant Barclays is looking at combining the majority of its operations in Africa with its Absa subsidiary, in line with its strategy to operate as ‘One Bank’ across the continent.
Why Actis is investing in Kenyan office space Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 17 August 2012 How we made it in Africa’s Dinfin Mulupi chats with Koome Gikunda, investment principal at Actis, about the firm’s investments in Kenya.
Topshop looks to Africa for growth opportunities Published by Kate Douglas on 14 August 2012 UK-based fashion chains Topshop and Topman, owned by the Arcadia Group, are coming to South Africa, with plans to open their flagship outlet in Johannesburg’s Sandton City by end November.
Five ways to profit from property in Mauritius Published by Sandee Teeroovengadum on 14 August 2012 Sandee Teeroovengadum, operations and business development manager at real estate agency Davyland Properties, looks at five areas that hold potential for property investors in Mauritius.
African economies capture world attention, but still a long way to go Published by Kingsley Ighobor on 12 August 2012 Undoubtedly Africa is still bedevilled by poverty, with half of its people living on less than $2 a day. However, its economic growth over the past decade has been striking.
Indigenisation law to affect more sectors in Zimbabwe Published by Safiyya Patel on 10 August 2012 In 2007 the Zimbabwean government passed into law the controversial Indigenisation and Economic Empowerment Act.
Three African countries with good potential for tourism investors Published by Jaco Maritz on 8 August 2012 Euromonitor recently identified some African countries that are likely to see strong growth in tourism.
South African cement company seeking growth in Ethiopia Published by Imara Africa Securities team on 8 August 2012 South Africa’s Pretoria Portland Cement Company (PPC), has joined hands with South Africa’s Industrial Development Corporation (IDC), to acquire a 47% equity stake in Habesha Cement Share Company (HCSCo) of Ethiopia in a US$21m deal.