Interview: Financing Kenya’s entrepreneurs Published by Regina Ekiru on 13 September 2011 How we made it in Africa’s Regina Ekiru chats with Rishi Khubchandani, the general manager for the Kenyan office of venture capital fund GroFin.
GoodLuck trio to perform at Digital Edge Live Published by Promotional Feature on 12 September 2011 With an upbeat blend of jazzy keyboards, sultry vocals and funky saxophone tones, GoodLuck are guaranteed to pack a punch with their energetic beats at the Digital Edge Live event on the 14th October 2011 at the Dragon Power arena in Cape Town.
Kenya: Google wants your business online Published by Femi Adewunmi on 12 September 2011 Google wants to see every small and medium size business in Kenya have its own website.
Private equity fundraising for Africa returns to pre-crisis levels Published by Claude Harding on 12 September 2011 Private equity fundraising for funds dedicated to Sub-Saharan Africa has returned to levels seen before the start of the financial crisis.
China a key player in Africa’s hydropower industry Published by Staff Writer on 10 September 2011 Chinese companies are involved in a host of hydropower projects on the continent.
Bharti Airtel makes largest ever Indian investment into Rwanda Published by Claude Harding on 9 September 2011 Mobile telecommunications firm Bharti Airtel today announced that it will commence with operations in Rwanda.
World Economic Forum reveals Africa’s ten most competitive countries Published by Femi Adewunmi on 8 September 2011 Sub-Saharan African countries have their work cut out to make the region more competitive.
Zimbabwe’s beer market poised for growth, says Renaissance Published by Claude Harding on 7 September 2011 Renaissance Capital is bullish about the future of the beer industry in Zimbabwe.
Nigeria: Why major oil companies are not interested to build refineries Published by Staff Writer on 6 September 2011 This Day newspaper reports that none of the international oil companies operating in Nigeria have shown an interest to build a refinery in the country.
Marriott not shooting from the hip with Rwanda five-star hotel Published by Mark Darrough on 6 September 2011 Marriott International, in its bid to capitalise on the rising demands of Africa’s emerging marketplace, plans to launch a 5-star hotel in Rwanda’s capital city.
African agribusiness to benefit from rising Chinese presence Published by Sharon Wood on 6 September 2011 China’s rising presence in Africa will have a big impact on food prices, land prices and agriculture on the continent.
South Sudan to relocate capital city Published by Staff Writer on 5 September 2011 CNN reports that South Sudan will move its capital from Juba to the smaller town of Ramciel in the north. The government said that Ramciel will provide it with more room for expansion.
South Africa already seeing benefits of BRICS club Published by Jaco Maritz on 5 September 2011 It seems as if South Africa is already benefiting from its partnership with the BRICS countries.
Mark Shuttleworth shares his thoughts on the future of Africa Published by Mark Shuttleworth on 5 September 2011 “The population of Africa in 20 years’ time will be dramatically better off. They will have first-world expectations.”
