Zanzibar to position itself as business centre Published by Staff Writer on 27 January 2011 Zanzibar is looking to transform the islands into a stable business centre in the East African region.
Kenya: No minimum price for mobile calls, says government Published by Staff Writer on 26 January 2011 Despite a significant price war between Kenya’s mobile operators, the government said it will not impose a minimum price for mobile calls.
Our 10 most popular interviews of all time Published by Staff Writer on 25 January 2011 Since our launch in April 2010, How we made it in Africa has interviewed some of the most interesting individuals currently shaping Africa’s business landscape. Here are our ten most-read interviews of all time
Can southern Sudan become a serious business destination? Published by Jaco Maritz on 25 January 2011 With few industries and almost non-existent infrastructure, southern Sudan presents both opportunities and challenges for business people and investors.
Tanzania waives ban on Kenyan imports without Diamond Mark Published by Staff Writer on 25 January 2011 Tanzania has temporarily waived a ban it imposed recently on Kenyan manufactured goods that did not carry the Diamond Mark of quality.
Welcoming the African Lions and bidding farewell to the Asian Tigers Published by Imara Africa Securities team on 25 January 2011 According to an analysis by The Economist, over the ten years to 2010, no fewer than six of the world’s ten top growing economies where in Sub-Saharan Africa.
Rwanda Stock Exchange to open on 31 January Published by Staff Writer on 24 January 2011 The Rwanda Stock Exchange (RSE) is expected to open for trading on 31 January.
UK cereal maker Weetabix buys Kenyan partner Published by Staff Writer on 24 January 2011 British cereal maker Weetabix Limited has bought its Kenyan trading partner Breakfast Cereal Company Ltd, Business Daily reports.
Foreign business people need to deal with Africa’s slower pace Published by Erika Amoako-Agyei on 22 January 2011 Erika Amoako-Agyei says that what might be acceptable in Europe or North America may be frowned upon in Africa.
Local entrepreneur looking to capture Kenya’s beauty market Published by Regina Ekiru on 22 January 2011 Suzie Wokabi is the founder of SuzieBeauty. She holds a degree in international relations, but ditched the corporate world to pursue a career in the beauty industry.
Aviation company to launch flights between Johannesburg and Maputo Published by Staff Writer on 21 January 2011 South African aviation company Comair plans to launch flights from Johannesburg to Maputo early in 2011, Fin24 reports.
Zimbabwean refugee attracting diplomats to her Nairobi restaurant Published by Regina Ekiru on 20 January 2011 Susan Deiters is running Café Des Arts, a restaurant in Nairobi’s upmarket Gigiri estate, serving top diplomats and expats.
Southern Sudan still faces a number of challenges Published by Staff Writer on 20 January 2011 Southern Sudan’s referendum vote silenced naysayers by passing off peacefully, but the region still faces a number of challenges that could threaten stability, stakeholders told the IRIN news service.
Nigerian Stock Exchange gets new CEO Published by Staff Writer on 20 January 2011 Oscar Onyema has been appointed as the new chief executive officer of Nigerian Stock Exchange.