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Johannesburg's skyline. South Africa remains the most competitive country in Sub-Saharan Africa.

Putting the African growth story back into perspective

Published by Claude Harding on 21 September 2011

Despite Sub-Saharan Africa’s robust economic growth in recent years, a new report points out that the continent still lags behind the rest of the world with respect to national competitiveness.

Why Ericsson chose Ghana for its African support hub

Published by Staff Writer on 20 September 2011

Swedish telecommunications firm Ericsson has picked Ghana to base its African Regional Support Centre (RSC).

Botswana to become major diamond trading hub

Published by Imara Africa Securities team on 20 September 2011

Botswana, the world’s largest producer of diamonds, is transforming into a leading diamond trading and manufacturing hub.

Africa’s four most powerful women

Published by Femi Adewunmi on 19 September 2011

Four Africans feature in this year’s ranking of The World’s 100 Most Powerful Women, compiled by American business magazine Forbes.

No reason to rush into the Egyptian market, says Imara

Published by Claude Harding on 19 September 2011

Pan-African financial services group Imara has indicated to international investors there is no great need to leap into Egyptian equity markets following the ‘Arab Spring’.

Shoprite boosts its presence in Mauritius

Published by Staff Writer on 16 September 2011

The largest food retailer in Africa, the Shoprite Group, will be adding two new Shoprite supermarkets to its operations in Mauritius after acquiring two Kaddy Plus stores.

fully operated for a period of 12 months. The effective production plant of 11,000 tons/day is expected to come on stream during October.

Interview: Why Germany’s Pearl Gold decided to invest in Mali

Published by Jaco Maritz on 16 September 2011

“The Malian business environment is characterised by increasing market liberalisation, openness to foreign trade and investments, and high GDP growth rates.”

Regional economic integration essential for Africa

Published by Promotional Feature on 15 September 2011

Global changes have been accompanied by significant improvement in Africa’s prospects for growth and development.

Piracy presents a massive risk for shipping companies.

Piracy pulverising global supply chain

Published by Abrie de Swardt on 15 September 2011

Pirating shenanigans by Hollywood’s “Jack Sparrow” undershoot today’s high seas reality by far. Romanticised pirating portrayals do not begin to give rise to modern day pirating violence and brutality, which extends across much of the western Indian Ocean.

The end of SA’s low-cost airline industry as we know it?

Published by Staff Writer on 14 September 2011

South Africa’s low-cost airline industry is battling for survival amidst rising fuel prices, airport tax increases and sluggish consumer demand.

Brand building in Angola a tricky business

Published by Claude Harding on 14 September 2011

Foreign companies doing business in Angola need to tailor their marketing and advertising specifically for the local market.

Logistics companies looking to cash in from Asia-Africa trade

Published by Staff Writer on 14 September 2011

Logistics services companies such as AP Moeller-Maersk A/S and Deutsche Post AG are boosting shipping links between Asia and Africa to benefit from record trade between the two regions.

Kenya: Former coffee plantations making way for property development

Published by Staff Writer on 13 September 2011

Farmland on the outskirts of Kenya’s capital Nairobi is increasingly being used for property development.

Woolworths adopts new business model for African expansion

Published by Jaco Maritz on 13 September 2011

South Africa-based clothing and general merchandise retailer Woolworths will replace its franchise business model with joint venture partnerships as it expands into the rest of the continent.

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Putting the African growth story back into perspective

Why Ericsson chose Ghana for its African support hub

Botswana to become major diamond trading hub

Africa’s four most powerful women

No reason to rush into the Egyptian market, says Imara

Shoprite boosts its presence in Mauritius

Interview: Why Germany’s Pearl Gold decided to invest in Mali

Regional economic integration essential for Africa

Piracy pulverising global supply chain

The end of SA’s low-cost airline industry as we know it?

Brand building in Angola a tricky business

Logistics companies looking to cash in from Asia-Africa trade

Kenya: Former coffee plantations making way for property development

Woolworths adopts new business model for African expansion

How this French serial entrepreneur started investing in Africa

What it takes to build a logistics network from scratch in West Africa

Building a restaurant chain in Nigeria: The story of Toasties

Where this investor sees the best opportunities in Africa

Gyms in Nigeria: ‘We could be a thousand times larger’

Sell first, produce later

From beverage cans to gyms: Verod’s investment playbook for West Africa

‘All businesses are hard,’ says Tanzanian entrepreneur

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