Articles

Cameroon signs trade agreement on tropical hardwood

Published by Staff Writer on 20 May 2010

The European Union (EU) and the Government of Cameroon last week announced a trade agreement in which Africa’s biggest exporter of tropical hardwood to Europe has agreed to ensure wood traded within the country and shipped from Cameroon to the EU and other destinations worldwide contains no illegal timber.

Dutch company seeing potential in polluted water

Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 20 May 2010

Multi Purpose Industries (MPI), a Dutch company specialising in potable water solutions, has launched a state-of-the-art decentralised water purification unit in Kenya. MPI has invested over US$70 million in the project.

SABMiller records growth in its African markets

Published by Staff Writer on 20 May 2010

London-based brewer, SABMiller, has recorded an increase in its African sales volumes during a year in which economic growth slowed as a result of the global economic recession, and which also resulted in weaker currencies, increased cost of debt and higher inflation.

South African firm moves into Nigeria’s insurance market

Published by Staff Writer on 20 May 2010

South African financial services group, Sanlam, has entered into a joint venture with First Bank of Nigeria plc to form a new insurance firm, FBN Insurance Company Limited.

Chinese investment in Zambia questioned

Published by Staff Writer on 18 May 2010

The leader of Zambia’s main opposition Patriotic Front (PF) party says the government’s announcement of a US$1 billion Chinese investment to help build an electric power plant is a “cheaply conceived” ploy to garner votes ahead of next year’s general elections.

A single East African currency by 2012?

Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 17 May 2010

Talks are ongoing between central banks of the East African Community member states on the introduction of a single currency by 2012. If negotiations among the member states succeed the EAC countries would have a single currency in the next two years.

Private firm tackling Nigeria’s power problems head on

Published by Staff Writer on 17 May 2010

Nigeria’s power supply problems are having a detrimental effect on the economy. Geometric Power Ltd has taken the bull by the horns and is currently developing its own independent power project in the southern city of Aba.

Belgian company starts wind energy project in Africa

Published by Staff Writer on 14 May 2010

Belgian green electricity company, Electrawinds, has begun the construction of a wind turbine in the harbour of Coega, near Port Elizabeth, South Africa.

High hopes for commercial gas find in Kenya

Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 13 May 2010

Kenya is an inch closer to striking natural gas, the Minister for Energy Kiraitu Murungi has said.

Impact of the World Cup on the South African economy

Published by Cees Bruggemans on 11 May 2010

The winning of the World Cup Soccer bid way back in 2004 created a challenge to prepare the country for hosting such an august event in 2010.

New Nigerian 24-hour news network launched

Published by Staff Writer on 10 May 2010

A new 24-hour Nigerian satellite news television network, known as NN24, was launched last week.

Absa plans IPO for Tanzania’s National Bank of Commerce

Published by Staff Writer on 9 May 2010

South African banking group, Absa, plans to hold an initial public offering for Tanzania’s National Bank of Commerce, in which it has a 55.5% stake, and list it on the Dar es Salaam Stock Exchange.

Nigeria’s president passes away

Published by Staff Writer on 6 May 2010

President Umaru Musa Yar’Adua is dead after a long illness. He passed away on Wednesday night in the presidential villa, Aso Rock, Abuja.

Central Bank of Kenya Governor, Prof Njuguna Ndungu

Central Bank of Kenya to launch sharia-compliant bonds and treasury bills

Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 5 May 2010

The Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) has announced that it is working on plans to launch the flotation of sharia-compliant bonds and treasury bills in the Kenyan money market.

Articles

Cameroon signs trade agreement on tropical hardwood

Dutch company seeing potential in polluted water

SABMiller records growth in its African markets

South African firm moves into Nigeria’s insurance market

Chinese investment in Zambia questioned

A single East African currency by 2012?

Private firm tackling Nigeria’s power problems head on

Belgian company starts wind energy project in Africa

High hopes for commercial gas find in Kenya

Impact of the World Cup on the South African economy

New Nigerian 24-hour news network launched

Absa plans IPO for Tanzania’s National Bank of Commerce

Nigeria’s president passes away

Central Bank of Kenya to launch sharia-compliant bonds and treasury bills

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