South Africa must play by Africa’s business rules Published by Dianna Games on 20 July 2010 Are South African companies damaging relationships with other African countries by not playing by the rules?
Liberia becoming more popular as investment destination Published by Boakai Fofana on 20 July 2010 In the latest of several major investment deals, the Liberian government has signed a $3 billion agreement with mining giant BHP Billiton.
Restaurant group cashed in during World Cup Published by Staff Writer on 19 July 2010 Famous Brands, the company behind restaurants such as Steers, Wimpy and Mugg & Bean, reported a boost in sales during the World Cup period.
Japanese firm to acquire South Africa’s Dimension Data Published by Jaco Maritz on 18 July 2010 Japan-based Nippon Telegraph and Telephone Corporation (NTT), one of the largest global telecommunications service providers, on Thursday announced it will buy South Africa’s Dimension Data.
Africa’s most expensive cities Published by Claude Harding on 17 July 2010 Luanda in Angola is the world’s most expensive city for expatriates, according to the latest Cost of Living Survey from Mercer.
Vale to invest in Zambian copper mine Published by Staff Writer on 15 July 2010 Brazilian mining firm, Vale, plans to invest US$400 million in the Konkola North copper project, which is expected to start production by 2013.
Strong foreign interest in Kenya stock exchange Published by Jaco Maritz on 13 July 2010 The Nairobi Stock Exchange is increasingly gaining prominence among investors. Jaco Maritz asked Andre DeSimone, executive director of Kestrel Capital about foreign interest in the NSE and what the future holds for the exchange.
South African firm invests in Zambia poultry facility Published by Staff Writer on 13 July 2010 Astral Foods, a South African integrated poultry producer, has opened a new state-of-the-art broiler breeding farm and hatchery in Zambia.
Challenges and benefits of “going green” in Nigeria Published by Alitheia Capital on 12 July 2010 Nigeria is confronted with several peculiar challenges which make a green agenda appear unattainable. Top of these include the solutions that have been adopted because of the inefficiencies in the energy and transportation systems, as well as waste management. The building industry also has its peculiar handicaps.
Interview: Selling electronics and home appliances in Zambia Published by Jaco Maritz on 12 July 2010 Radian Stores Ltd. is the authorised distributor in Zambia for Philips and LG Electronics. Jaco Maritz spoke to the company’s director, Abhilash Bajpai.
Leasing of land to foreign investors unpopular in Cameroon Published by Staff Writer on 12 July 2010 Rural people in several parts of Cameroon are protesting a government policy that allows the government to sell or lease arable land to foreign investors.
Mining firm facing troubles in Guinea Published by Jaco Maritz on 8 July 2010 Guinea’s minister of mining, Mahmoud Thiam, this week told Anglo-Australian miner, Rio Tinto, that it must respect its obligations in Guinea or risk having its mining licence withdrawn.
Mobile operators boosting investments in Africa Published by Imara Africa Securities team on 8 July 2010 The telecommunications sector in Africa continues to provide an attractive investment destination for mobile network operators as announcements regarding continued investment over the past few days have shown.
Main One Cable to revolutionise broadband in West Africa Published by Claude Harding on 8 July 2010 The Main One submarine fibre optic cable system linking West Africa to Europe was last week completed and commissioned.
