Africa needs modern infrastructure to support economic growth Published by Imara Africa Securities team on 10 May 2011 One of the major setbacks that affects development in Africa has to do with the lack of a strong infrastructure base.
Botswana cattle farmers suffering because of EU export suspension Published by Staff Writer on 10 May 2011 Botswana’s cattle farming industry could lose up to P450 million ($69 million) due to the suspension of exports to the EU.
Doing business in Sierra Leone – tough but not impossible Published by Claude Harding on 9 May 2011 Doing business in Sierra Leone is difficult but overcoming the challenges is not impossible, says Nikolai Germann, managing director of Addax Bioenergy.
African young people more ambitious than Europeans, says Naspers boss Published by Jaco Maritz on 9 May 2011 African young people have a level of ambition that one doesn’t find in Europe, says Koos Bekker, managing director of emerging markets media company Naspers.
Britain’s BT Group seeking financial and regulatory stability from African countries Published by Staff Writer on 8 May 2011 BT Group, the UK’s largest fixed-line phone company says it is looking for financial and regulatory stability from African governments as it plans to boost its operations on the continent.
Kenyan food company riding healthy living wave Published by Regina Ekiru on 8 May 2011 Azuri Health, a Kenyan enterprise that manufacturers and distributes healthy foods, is helping Kenya’s rural farmers get market access for their cereals and fruits.
2012 World Economic Forum on Africa to be held in Ethiopia Published by Staff Writer on 6 May 2011 The World Economic Forum has announced that the 22nd World Economic Forum on Africa will take place in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia in 2012.
Africa can make much more money from tourism, says new report Published by Jaco Maritz on 6 May 2011 Africa’s rich natural and cultural resources represent a major unexploited opportunity to boost travel and tourism on the continent.
Investors jumping onto the Africa bandwagon Published by Imara Africa Securities team on 5 May 2011 According to research carried out by Ernst and Young, Africa should attract new investment over the next few years as emerging market investors search for higher returns and foreign perceptions of risk improve.
Uganda looking to lure investors in rural electrification Published by Staff Writer on 4 May 2011 Uganda’s energy minister, Simon D’Ujanga, has revealed the government is toying with the idea of giving special incentives to companies investing in rural electrification.
Many Africans still not aware of mobile money transfer benefits Published by Claude Harding on 4 May 2011 Despite the exciting developments in the continent’s mobile money transfer space, there is still a lack of knowledge among many Africans about the use of the technology.
Nigeria’s entrepreneurial spirit addictive, says Stanbic IBTC boss Published by Claude Harding on 3 May 2011 Chris Newson, CEO of Stanbic IBTC Bank says the Nigerian people’s entrepreneurial spirit and energy are “incredibly addictive and powerful”.
South Africa’s unemployment rate rises to 25% Published by Staff Writer on 3 May 2011 South Africa’s unemployment rate rose to 25% in the first quarter of 2011, a 1% increase from the fourth quarter of 2010.
Entrepreneur watch: I sold my wedding ring to stay in business Published by Regina Ekiru on 3 May 2011 How we made it in Africa’s Regina Ekiru speaks to Jenny Luesby, founder and chief executive of African Laughter, a Kenyan public relations and new media company.
