Opinion: Somalia should join EAC Published by Staff Writer on 9 August 2011 Somalia should be invited to join the East African Community (EAC), writes Prof William Ochieng of Maseno University.
Japanese tobacco firm excited about opportunities in Sudan Published by Claude Harding on 8 August 2011 Tokyo-based Japan Tobacco recently announced a deal to buy a Sudanese cigarette manufacturer. We interview Fadoul Pekhazis, who looks after the company’s Africa business.
$29-a-night budget hotel brand to launch in Africa Published by Femi Adewunmi on 8 August 2011 Africa will soon see the launch of a budget hotel concept that charges guests as low as US$29 a night.
South Africa’s Oppenheimer family sets up Africa fund Published by Staff Writer on 5 August 2011 South Africa’s Oppenheimer family and Singapore state investor Temasek Holdings have set up a US$300 million private equity fund to invest primarily in consumer goods and agricultural sectors across Africa.
Interview: Why FNB decided to enter the Tanzanian market Published by Jaco Maritz on 5 August 2011 South Africa’s FNB recently started with operations in Tanzania. How we made it in Africa asks CEO Richard Hudson about how the bank plans to crack this new market.
Eco-tourism gives ex-poachers a new chance Published by Jonathan Kalan on 4 August 2011 According to legend in Rwanda, the Batwa people were born to dance.
Oil could transform Namibia into an economy like Norway Published by Jaco Maritz on 4 August 2011 Potential crude oil resources off the coast of Namibia could have a considerable impact on the country that has a population of just over 2 million.
Airlines shun Lagos for Accra Published by Staff Writer on 3 August 2011 Lagos is losing out to Accra as West Africa’s aviation hub. Business Day reports that a string of airlines – including Lufthansa, Emirates, British Airways and Air France – already uses Accra’s Kotoka International Airport as their main base in the region.
SA’s nationalisation debate not chasing away Indian investment Published by Jaco Maritz on 3 August 2011 The current debate surrounding the nationalisation of South African mines is not scaring away Indian investors.
South Africa to push Walmart for better deal Published by Staff Writer on 2 August 2011 South Africa said it will push Walmart to rejig the conditions of its US$2.4 billion Massmart deal, as Pretoria looks to wring bigger concessions from the world’s top retailer.
GM crops debate rages on as 3.5 million Kenyans face starvation Published by Regina Ekiru on 2 August 2011 As an estimated 3.5 million people face starvation due to the worst drought in six decades, the debate around genetically modified (GM) foods rages on.
Key risks facing the Zambian economy Published by Staff Writer on 1 August 2011 Zambia, Africa’s top copper producer, has enjoyed peace and stability compared with many countries in southern Africa but a September election and a possible energy crisis is clouding its immediate outlook.
South Africa’s townships offering untapped business opportunities Published by Jaco Maritz on 1 August 2011 South Africa’s low-income township areas are presenting large corporates with untapped business opportunities.
Important to do your homework before investing in DRC Published by Staff Writer on 29 July 2011 “It is not an easy environment . . . but if you do your homework systematically, then I believe you can identify very good opportunities.”
