Articles

Japanese organisation financing new Mombasa container terminal

Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 24 May 2010

The Kenya Ports Authority (KPA) has said designs for the construction of a KSh.16 billion (US$202 million) second container terminal at the Mombasa port will be ready by June.

Fortune favours the brave (and patient)

Published by Jaco Maritz on 22 May 2010

The Imara Group is one of the pioneers in Africa’s investment banking and asset management space. The group invests in numerous stock exchanges across the continent. Jaco Maritz spoke to John Legat, chief executive officer of Imara Asset Management.

Cameroon signs trade agreement on tropical hardwood

Published by Staff Writer on 20 May 2010

The European Union (EU) and the Government of Cameroon last week announced a trade agreement in which Africa’s biggest exporter of tropical hardwood to Europe has agreed to ensure wood traded within the country and shipped from Cameroon to the EU and other destinations worldwide contains no illegal timber.

Dutch company seeing potential in polluted water

Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 20 May 2010

Multi Purpose Industries (MPI), a Dutch company specialising in potable water solutions, has launched a state-of-the-art decentralised water purification unit in Kenya. MPI has invested over US$70 million in the project.

SABMiller records growth in its African markets

Published by Staff Writer on 20 May 2010

London-based brewer, SABMiller, has recorded an increase in its African sales volumes during a year in which economic growth slowed as a result of the global economic recession, and which also resulted in weaker currencies, increased cost of debt and higher inflation.

South African firm moves into Nigeria’s insurance market

Published by Staff Writer on 20 May 2010

South African financial services group, Sanlam, has entered into a joint venture with First Bank of Nigeria plc to form a new insurance firm, FBN Insurance Company Limited.

Chinese investment in Zambia questioned

Published by Staff Writer on 18 May 2010

The leader of Zambia’s main opposition Patriotic Front (PF) party says the government’s announcement of a US$1 billion Chinese investment to help build an electric power plant is a “cheaply conceived” ploy to garner votes ahead of next year’s general elections.

A single East African currency by 2012?

Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 17 May 2010

Talks are ongoing between central banks of the East African Community member states on the introduction of a single currency by 2012. If negotiations among the member states succeed the EAC countries would have a single currency in the next two years.

Private firm tackling Nigeria’s power problems head on

Published by Staff Writer on 17 May 2010

Nigeria’s power supply problems are having a detrimental effect on the economy. Geometric Power Ltd has taken the bull by the horns and is currently developing its own independent power project in the southern city of Aba.

Belgian company starts wind energy project in Africa

Published by Staff Writer on 14 May 2010

Belgian green electricity company, Electrawinds, has begun the construction of a wind turbine in the harbour of Coega, near Port Elizabeth, South Africa.

High hopes for commercial gas find in Kenya

Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 13 May 2010

Kenya is an inch closer to striking natural gas, the Minister for Energy Kiraitu Murungi has said.

Impact of the World Cup on the South African economy

Published by Cees Bruggemans on 11 May 2010

The winning of the World Cup Soccer bid way back in 2004 created a challenge to prepare the country for hosting such an august event in 2010.

New Nigerian 24-hour news network launched

Published by Staff Writer on 10 May 2010

A new 24-hour Nigerian satellite news television network, known as NN24, was launched last week.

Absa plans IPO for Tanzania’s National Bank of Commerce

Published by Staff Writer on 9 May 2010

South African banking group, Absa, plans to hold an initial public offering for Tanzania’s National Bank of Commerce, in which it has a 55.5% stake, and list it on the Dar es Salaam Stock Exchange.

Articles

Japanese organisation financing new Mombasa container terminal

Fortune favours the brave (and patient)

Cameroon signs trade agreement on tropical hardwood

Dutch company seeing potential in polluted water

SABMiller records growth in its African markets

South African firm moves into Nigeria’s insurance market

Chinese investment in Zambia questioned

A single East African currency by 2012?

Private firm tackling Nigeria’s power problems head on

Belgian company starts wind energy project in Africa

High hopes for commercial gas find in Kenya

Impact of the World Cup on the South African economy

New Nigerian 24-hour news network launched

Absa plans IPO for Tanzania’s National Bank of Commerce

Nine agribusiness ideas to consider in Africa in 2023

Interview: The man behind Ghana’s first shopping mall

From catfish to cassava: Seven Nigerian agribusiness entrepreneurs to watch

How a Nigerian bread company made it big in Canada

Nigerian cassava: The next big thing in US food market?

From battery metals to avocados: Zambia attracts investor interest

Elon Musk’s Starlink could fuel competition for internet customers in Africa

Ethiopian food company pursues vertical integration

BuuPass: Digitalising East Africa’s transportation industry

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European investor backs Somalia’s private sector

Entrepreneurs seize opportunity in Egypt’s fruit and veg market

Uganda: How this CEO spotted a gap in the agricultural supply chain

A more inclusive pension system in Nigeria with Tunji Andrews

Nigerian cassava: The next big thing in US food market?

Europe’s growing interest in Africa’s green hydrogen potential

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