Cosmetics giant introduces 24 new products in East Africa Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 2 July 2010 Global cosmetics giant, Oriflame, today introduced 24 new products into the East African market as it seeks to grow its market share.
Google goes Swahili Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 1 July 2010 Google yesterday unveiled Swahili versions of Gmail, Google Maps and Google Chrome.
Africa a ‘wonderful place to make money’ Published by Jaco Maritz on 30 June 2010 Many foreign companies are not aware of the high returns on investment possible in Africa, says Mo Ibrahim, founder of the Mo Ibrahim Foundation and founding chairman of Satya Capital Ltd.
More than 70% of Naspers pay TV subscribers from South Africa Published by Claude Harding on 29 June 2010 More than 70% of emerging markets media group Naspers’ African pay television subscribers are from South Africa alone.
East Africa to begin economic integration this week Published by Michael Onyiego on 29 June 2010 Members of East African Community will formally begin Thursday the process of integration. Despite some reservations from smaller countries, analysts believe the union will greatly benefit the region.
Equatorial Guinea president invites investors Published by Staff Writer on 28 June 2010 Equatorial Guinea President, Teodoro Obiang, has emphasised his desire to make Equatorial Guinea a business-friendly destination for investment.
Kirubi positive about business in Africa Published by Staff Writer on 27 June 2010 Africa holds the largest opportunities for investment and business over the next century. This according to Chris Kirubi, chairman of Kenya-based Haco Industries and Capital Group.
Possible Chinese investment in Nigerian bank? Published by Staff Writer on 24 June 2010 A Chinese bank might soon make an equity investment in Nigeria’s First Bank.
Group of South African companies involved in Malawi mall Published by Staff Writer on 23 June 2010 A number of South African companies are involved in the construction of a shopping centre in Lilongwe, Malawi.
New border post to boost trade between Zambia and Angola Published by Staff Writer on 23 June 2010 The Zambian government says construction works on the Imusho border post in the country’s Western province, when completed, will increase trade between Zambia and Angola.
Mandatory SIM card registration for Kenyans Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 21 June 2010 Mobile phone subscribers in Kenya have up to the end of next month to have their SIM cards registered, failure to which they risk having them deactivated.
Standard Bank Group to provide sharia banking in Tanzania Published by Staff Writer on 17 June 2010 Stanbic Bank, a member of the Standard Bank Group (SBG), has launched sharia banking products in Tanzania.
BHP Billiton reaches iron ore agreement with Liberia Published by Staff Writer on 14 June 2010 BHP Billiton announced that it has concluded a mineral development agreement with the government of Liberia in relation to four major iron ore leases
Merrill Lynch SA receives boost for African expansion Published by Staff Writer on 11 June 2010 Bank of America is planning to make a large capital injection into its subsidiary Merrill Lynch South Africa.