Luxury hotel group Four Seasons sees potential in sub-Saharan Africa Published by Femi Adewunmi on 5 August 2012 “We have long wanted to expand into sub-Saharan Africa and offer new outdoor adventure experiences to our guests.”
Multinationals bring double edged sword to continent Published by Imara Africa Securities team on 2 August 2012 We often write about the increased positivity surrounding Africa as a destination for investors as well as for multinational corporations seeking avenues for growth. A just released report by Global Financial Integrity, however, lambasts multinationals for money it believes they take out illegally from Africa.
Private equity: new cash for expanding African businesses Published by Bill Hinchberger on 1 August 2012 Africa is growing, and African companies need cash to expand. Investors want in on the action, especially given low returns in many other parts of the world these days.
Shoprite takes on the DRC Published by Kate Douglas on 31 July 2012 Africa’s largest supermarket group, Shoprite, entered the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) with the opening of a supermarket in the capital Kinshasa.
Five investment trends in Africa Published by Kate Douglas on 30 July 2012 It is an increasingly popular belief that now is the time to invest in Africa. In a recent KPMG panel conversation focused on transacting in Africa, six experts on the subject discussed a number of investment trends that are currently being seen in the continent.
Private equity firm sees potential in French-speaking West Africa Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 27 July 2012 “We want to scale our operations and expand to Ethiopia and francophone West Africa. French-speaking West Africa is our current top priority.”
Four common mistakes made by South African companies in the rest of Africa Published by Jaco Maritz on 25 July 2012 With relatively slow growth in their home market and economic woes in Europe and the US, many South African companies are considering opportunities in the rest of the continent.
Ghana – Africa’s new retail hotspot? Published by Kate Douglas on 18 July 2012 Ghana seems to be on track to becoming Africa’s next hotspot for retailers, according to new research by Euromonitor International.
Private equity: Debate about risks in Africa too generalised Published by Roddy McKean and Anne Bennett on 16 July 2012 Over the last few years, there has been a growing focus on Africa as international investors increasingly see the opportunities in resource-rich, consumer-driven economies of the second largest continent in the world.
Investing in East Africa 101: Eight things investors should know Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 15 July 2012 East Africa’s profile as an investment destination has improved significantly in recent years with foreign investors and multinational companies setting up base in the region.
Can Africa’s new low-cost airline replicate the success of easyJet? Published by Femi Adewunmi on 15 July 2012 Africa’s new low-cost airline FastJet has announced that it will take to the skies by October this year.
Why cities, not countries, should drive investment decisions in Africa Published by Claude Harding on 13 July 2012 “Looking at cities rather than countries can be eye-opening.”
Company looking to build private hospitals in Tete, Lusaka and Lagos Published by Kate Douglas on 9 July 2012 African Medical Investments currently operates private hospitals in Zimbabwe, Mozambique and Tanzania, while it is looking to grow its footprint on continent.
‘A really big opportunity’: Inside PSG’s $46m Zambian farming deal Published by Jaco Maritz on 6 July 2012 “We haven’t yet made it in Africa, but hopefully we will.”