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Africa a ‘wonderful place to make money’

Published by Jaco Maritz on 30 June 2010

Many foreign companies are not aware of the high returns on investment possible in Africa, says Mo Ibrahim, founder of the Mo Ibrahim Foundation and founding chairman of Satya Capital Ltd.

More than 70% of Naspers pay TV subscribers from South Africa

Published by Claude Harding on 29 June 2010

More than 70% of emerging markets media group Naspers’ African pay television subscribers are from South Africa alone.

East Africa to begin economic integration this week

Published by Michael Onyiego on 29 June 2010

Members of East African Community will formally begin Thursday the process of integration. Despite some reservations from smaller countries, analysts believe the union will greatly benefit the region.

Obstacles to intra-regional trade in West Africa

Published by Jean-Louis Ekra on 29 June 2010

The low ratio of intra-African trade to total African trade despite rising intra-African trade values has been traced to some tariff and non-tariff barriers to the trade.

Africa’s top microfinance stock pick?

Published by Imara Africa Securities team on 29 June 2010

Imara Africa Securities believes that operating in the continent’s microfinance industry can be sustainably profitable, if the business is managed correctly

Equatorial Guinea president invites investors

Published by Staff Writer on 28 June 2010

Equatorial Guinea President, Teodoro Obiang, has emphasised his desire to make Equatorial Guinea a business-friendly destination for investment.

Kirubi positive about business in Africa

Published by Staff Writer on 27 June 2010

Africa holds the largest opportunities for investment and business over the next century. This according to Chris Kirubi, chairman of Kenya-based Haco Industries and Capital Group.

Possible Chinese investment in Nigerian bank?

Published by Staff Writer on 24 June 2010

A Chinese bank might soon make an equity investment in Nigeria’s First Bank.

Group of South African companies involved in Malawi mall

Published by Staff Writer on 23 June 2010

A number of South African companies are involved in the construction of a shopping centre in Lilongwe, Malawi.

New border post to boost trade between Zambia and Angola

Published by Staff Writer on 23 June 2010

The Zambian government says construction works on the Imusho border post in the country’s Western province, when completed, will increase trade between Zambia and Angola.

A look at South African consumer confidence

Published by Cees Bruggemans on 23 June 2010

One frequently hears a speech extolling confidence in this beautiful country, willing it to be so, as if words alone can make this come true.

Mandatory SIM card registration for Kenyans

Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 21 June 2010

Mobile phone subscribers in Kenya have up to the end of next month to have their SIM cards registered, failure to which they risk having them deactivated.

Angola’s resources ripe for the picking

Published by Christopher Thompson on 21 June 2010

The global slump in mineral prices has hit Angola hard. Prior to independence, Angola was a major producer of diamonds, iron ore, gold and copper.

Sierra Leone hydropower plant to reduce cost of doing business

Published by Staff Writer on 18 June 2010

Sierra Leone’s Bumbuna hydropower plant is expected to bring down the cost of business in the country with a much cheaper, sustainable and reliable source of energy

Articles

Africa a ‘wonderful place to make money’

More than 70% of Naspers pay TV subscribers from South Africa

East Africa to begin economic integration this week

Obstacles to intra-regional trade in West Africa

Africa’s top microfinance stock pick?

Equatorial Guinea president invites investors

Kirubi positive about business in Africa

Possible Chinese investment in Nigerian bank?

Group of South African companies involved in Malawi mall

New border post to boost trade between Zambia and Angola

A look at South African consumer confidence

Mandatory SIM card registration for Kenyans

Angola’s resources ripe for the picking

Sierra Leone hydropower plant to reduce cost of doing business

How this French serial entrepreneur started investing in Africa

What it takes to build a logistics network from scratch in West Africa

Building a restaurant chain in Nigeria: The story of Toasties

Where this investor sees the best opportunities in Africa

Gyms in Nigeria: ‘We could be a thousand times larger’

Sell first, produce later

From beverage cans to gyms: Verod’s investment playbook for West Africa

‘All businesses are hard,’ says Tanzanian entrepreneur

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