Africa, China to reshape global oil markets Published by Claude Harding on 25 February 2011 Africa is poised to become a major player in the global oil markets due to the discovery of new reserves and as it ramps up production to meet growing global demand, especially from China.
Google expands reach in West Africa to tech-savvy youth Published by Julia Ritchey on 24 February 2011 West Africa’s internet penetration level remains one of the lowest in the world, but a booming market for mobile phones has more tech companies sensing opportunity.
Africa one of the last frontiers for advertising industry Published by Jaco Maritz on 23 February 2011 International advertising agencies are scrambling to get a foothold in the African continent – described as one of the last great frontiers for the industry.
Africa to boost Emirates’ cargo business Published by Staff Writer on 23 February 2011 Emirates Airline expects the contribution of African routes to its cargo business to rise this year as vibrant economies on the continent import infrastructure gear and consumer goods.
East Africa exploring possibility of single stock market Published by Staff Writer on 23 February 2011 The East African Community has started a process to harmonise capital market regulations to ease the movement of money across national borders, making it easier for investors looking for expansion cash.
Doing business in Africa a question of human relations Published by Claude Harding on 21 February 2011 A study of the perception of business relations with Africa, conducted among French entrepreneurs, reveals that doing business in Africa is a question of human relations above all else.
Not much clarity about SA’s stance on nationalisation Published by Denis Worrall on 21 February 2011 If you were a foreigner willing to make an investment in a mining project what would you do? – especially if you were offered something in Ghana and South Africa.
Protests flare up in Djibouti Published by Staff Writer on 20 February 2011 Pro-democracy protests have erupted in the small north-east African coastal state of Djibouti, echoing waves of protest seen throughout the Middle East.
Uganda’s Museveni wins presidential election Published by Staff Writer on 20 February 2011 Reuters reports that Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni won a fourth term in office with 68% of the vote. The opposition rejected the outcome.
United Bank for Africa suspends Ivory Coast operations Published by Staff Writer on 20 February 2011 Nigeria’s United Bank for Africa (UBA) has suspended operations of its Ivory Coast subsidiary due to the political crisis in the country.
M-PESA recognised as one of the world’s best mobile money services Published by Claude Harding on 20 February 2011 M-PESA has won the Mobile Money for the Unbanked Award at this year’s Global Mobile Awards, which was held last week in Barcelona.
Will Nigeria’s football clubs list on the stock exchange? Published by Claude Harding on 18 February 2011 An analyst told Business Day that Nigeria Premier League football clubs would have to completely change their structure and management before they can list on the country’s stock exchange.
Positioning Cape Town as the gateway into Africa Published by Jaco Maritz on 18 February 2011 Cape Town has over the years lost some prominence as a business destination while Johannesburg strengthened its position as South Africa’s commercial capital.
How we made it in Africa publishes third issue of agri4africa newsletter Published by Staff Writer on 18 February 2011 How we made it in Africa, in association with South Africa’s Agribusiness Development Corporation (ADC), this week published the third issue of the agri4africa email newsletter.