Articles

Kenyan banking sector still has plenty of room for growth

Published by Imara Africa Securities team on 8 October 2010

Reuters last week reported that Kenyan banks are set for consolidation to meet a deadline to boost minimum core capital and cut costs in a lower interest rate environment.

Interview: Actis acquires African fabric manufacturer

Published by Staff Writer on 8 October 2010

Private equity firm, Actis, recently bought 100% of Vlisco Group, the market leader in designer wax fashion fabrics aimed at the west and central African market.

Interview: Growing an agriculture business in Africa

Published by Staff Writer on 8 October 2010

Nick Goble, Pannar Seed’s regional manager for Africa, talked to How we made it in Africa about the company’s operations and how to successfully invest in the continent’s agriculture sector.

Pakistani footwear company opens Kenyan subsidiary

Published by Regina Ekiru on 6 October 2010

Pakistan’s leading footwear manufacturer and exporter, Servis Group, has opened a subsidiary, Servis Shoe Africa, in the Kenyan market.

Running a thriving money transfer business from Somalia

Published by Jaco Maritz on 5 October 2010

Somalia, a country that has over the years mostly made headlines for violent civil unrest and piracy, is an unlikely birthplace for one of Africa’s largest money transfer companies.

Namibian mobile company utilises wind power

Published by Claude Harding on 5 October 2010

Namibian mobile operator, MTC, has inaugurated its first fully-funded wind-powered solution to power its equipment in an area not served by the national electricity grid.

Mauritius top ranked country in 2010 Ibrahim Index

Published by Staff Writer on 4 October 2010

Mauritius ranks 1st out of 53 African countries in the newly released Ibrahim Index, an assessment of governance on the continent.

American firm to buy South Africa’s Pannar Seed

Published by Staff Writer on 4 October 2010

Pioneer Hi-Bred, a US-based agricultural business, and Pannar Seed, a South African-based seed company, recently announced an agreement for Pioneer to purchase a majority share of Pannar.

South African exchange controls – still relevant to foreign investors

Published by Staff Writer on 4 October 2010

There is ongoing speculation as to whether, and exactly when, South Africa will completely abolish exchange control (excon) regulations.

Citigroup involved in Africa trade finance transaction

Published by Staff Writer on 3 October 2010

US-based financial services company, Citigroup, has partnered with the AfDB Group and the IFC to provide US$175 million in trade financing for exporters and importers in Africa.

Can micro hydro boost economic development in rural Africa?

Published by Staff Writer on 1 October 2010

Micro hydro power systems have the potential to spur economic development in rural Africa. How we made it in Africa interviewed Wim Jonker Klunne, senior researcher at the CSIR.

Actis foremost UK inward investor into Nigeria

Published by Staff Writer on 1 October 2010

Actis, a private equity investor focused solely on emerging markets, has been named the foremost UK inward investor into Nigeria.

Case study: Tackling microinsurance in Zambia

Published by Mark Napier on 30 September 2010

In an extract from his book Real Money, New Frontiers, Mark Napier looks at how Zambia’s MLife established its microinsurance business.

Mauritius throws another fillip at struggling economy

Published by Imara Africa Securities team on 28 September 2010

As concerns around the pace of its economic recovery continue, Mauritius’ central bank has reduced its benchmark interest rate by one percentage point to 4.75%.

Articles

Kenyan banking sector still has plenty of room for growth

Interview: Actis acquires African fabric manufacturer

Interview: Growing an agriculture business in Africa

Pakistani footwear company opens Kenyan subsidiary

Running a thriving money transfer business from Somalia

Namibian mobile company utilises wind power

Mauritius top ranked country in 2010 Ibrahim Index

American firm to buy South Africa’s Pannar Seed

South African exchange controls – still relevant to foreign investors

Citigroup involved in Africa trade finance transaction

Can micro hydro boost economic development in rural Africa?

Actis foremost UK inward investor into Nigeria

Case study: Tackling microinsurance in Zambia

Mauritius throws another fillip at struggling economy

Nigeria: Entrepreneurs unlocking opportunities in agribusiness

Five notable South African investment deals

Lesotho gains global attention after Trump’s remark

Botswana: Doctor-turned-entrepreneur eyes stock exchange listing

Dealmaker’s Log: Five notable Southern Africa private equity and venture capital exits

Building an African meat empire from Rwanda

Entrepreneur tapping into Nigeria’s cocoa opportunity

Nigeria: 7 agriculture and food sector business ideas for 2025

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