Kenya’s new middle class demanding fine liquor Published by Staff Writer on 11 March 2011 Expensive wines and whiskies are gaining popularity among Kenya’s cosmopolitan middle class.
DRC sees 417% increase in Facebook users Published by Claude Harding on 10 March 2011 The Democratic Republic of Congo is the African country that has shown the greatest growth in Facebook users over the past three months.
Indian tea grower looking for opportunities in Africa Published by Staff Writer on 10 March 2011 McLeod Russel India Ltd., the world’s biggest tea grower, is looking for acquisitions in African countries such as Rwanda.
The top 10 richest African billionaires Published by Claude Harding on 10 March 2011 A number of African business people made this year’s Forbes 2011 Billionaires List, here are the top 10:
Kenya’s first Islamic insurance firm looking to overcome challenges Published by Regina Ekiru on 10 March 2011 Takaful Insurance of Africa is the first fully Shariah-compliant insurance company to be registered in Kenya. Regina Ekiru speaks to chief executive Hassan Bashir.
Seeing opportunity in Mauritania’s challenging business environment Published by Jaco Maritz on 10 March 2011 Mauritania is one of the world’s toughest business environments. Private equity group ECP, however, chose to rather focus on the North African country’s potential.
A business media approach to Zimbabwe’s new times Published by Tawanda Karombo on 9 March 2011 “At the moment there is no serious specialist business media outlet and we intend to bridge this gap. We have a situation where everyone is just concentrating on politics.”
Angola’s business environment showing signs of improvement Published by Jaco Maritz on 9 March 2011 Although Angola is still an “ultra challenging” market, the country’s recently upgraded infrastructure and a government with a new focus on transparency is likely to make it easier to do business.
Brave Ugandans embrace online forex trading Published by Staff Writer on 9 March 2011 Online forex trading is gaining popularity in Uganda.
U.S. banks to strengthen presence in Africa Published by Staff Writer on 7 March 2011 Two of America’s largest banks, JP Morgan Chase and Citi, told the Reuters Africa Investment Summit that they intend to boost their footprint on the African continent.
10 common mistakes African start-up businesses make Published by Pearl Seigel on 7 March 2011 An increasing number of African entrepreneurs are entering the challenging new world of running one’s own business. Pearl Seigel addresses some of the common pitfalls.
‘Nigeria cannot afford to fail this time’ Published by Staff Writer on 7 March 2011 Former Ghanaian president John Kuffour has warned that the entire continent will suffer if Nigeria fails to hold free and fair elections this year.
Kenya: New livestock insurance product makes use of satellite images Published by Regina Ekiru on 7 March 2011 Kenya’s UAP Insurance has launched a product for pastoralists as drought prevails in various parts of the country.
Should Cape Town companies pay higher salaries? Published by Jaco Maritz on 7 March 2011 There is a general perception among many South Africans that they can earn higher salaries in Johannesburg than in Cape Town.