Investors need to carefully manage issues around land ownership Published by Jaco Maritz on 29 May 2011 Investors in Africa’s agriculture sector need to be aware of the complexities surrounding land ownership.
Portraits of the African middle class Published by Staff Writer on 28 May 2011 The Other Africa is photographic project by Philippe Sibelly that started in 2005. It is a visual document studying the emergence of a middle class on the continent.
Why it is unlikely that an African will head up the IMF Published by Staff Writer on 27 May 2011 It is highly unlikely that South Africa’s Trevor Manuel will land the job as head of the IMF, writes Chipo Musoko in an opinion piece for Zimbabwe’s The Herald newspaper.
US says it might extend AGOA to 2025 Published by Imara Africa Securities team on 26 May 2011 As China continues to make inroads into Africa, some commentators have been of the view that the US and other western countries risk falling behind.
MTN: ‘We studied the Nigerian market for 3 years before investing’ Published by Claude Harding on 25 May 2011 MTN studied the Nigerian market for three years before it took the leap to invest in Africa’s most populous country.
West Africa: Free trade at last? Published by Staff Writer on 24 May 2011 Nigeria’s Business Day newspaper today wrote in an editorial piece that the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) is expected to scrap all tariffs, restrictions and quotas in an effort to boost trade within the region.
Manufacturing: Can Africa become the next China? Published by Jaco Maritz on 24 May 2011 Africa is at a critical moment in time where it needs to boost manufacturing if it wants to turn its current growth spurt into sustainable development.
Africa the epicentre of our growth prospects, says India’s Dabur Published by Imara Africa Securities team on 24 May 2011 Indian companies are continuing to target Africa as a conduit for growth, with one of the latest being Dabur India Ltd.
Zambian rice processing firm has big plans for the future Published by Maimbolwa Mulikelela on 24 May 2011 The 2011/2012 agriculture season looks bright and promising for YamBEEji Honey and Rice Products, a processing firm based in the rural areas of Zambia.
M-Pesa struggling to take off in South Africa Published by Staff Writer on 23 May 2011 Despite its success in East Africa, mobile money transfer service M-Pesa is struggling to take off in South Africa.
Battery firm might close Kenyan factory, blaming cheap imports and high costs Published by Staff Writer on 23 May 2011 Battery manufacturer Eveready East Africa might close its Kenyan factory to cut costs as “cheap” imports from Asia had eaten into the firm’s market share.
Learning about business in Africa from the sidelines a “waste of time” Published by Claude Harding on 22 May 2011 The only way to gain a real understanding of Africa’s business environment is to participate in an active and committed fashion.
SABMiller sees good beer sales from Africa Published by Staff Writer on 20 May 2011 SABMiller, the world’s second largest brewer by volume, saw a 13% increase in lager sales in Africa (excluding South Africa) over the past year.
Africa’s megacities and the opportunities they offer Published by Dianna Rienstra on 20 May 2011 By 2030, the 18 largest cities on the African continent will have a combined spending power of US$ 1.3 trillion. How can the needs of a growing urban community create opportunities for investment and growth?