Standard Bank Group to provide sharia banking in Tanzania Published by Staff Writer on 17 June 2010 Stanbic Bank, a member of the Standard Bank Group (SBG), has launched sharia banking products in Tanzania.
Spanish food manufacturer seeks to grow exports to Africa Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 16 June 2010 Spanish food and beverages manufacturer, Leche Pascaul, is placing a great importance on Africa as an export destination for its products.
Angola business and investment climate overview Published by Staff Writer on 15 June 2010 Angola offers both high returns and great risks to investors and exporters. Oil and diamond revenue and intensive infrastructure rebuilding following the end of civil war in 2002 create business opportunities.
Potential for low-cost housing projects in Uganda Published by Jaco Maritz on 15 June 2010 Uganda’s property sector holds considerable potential. Jaco Maritz spoke to the general manager of Kensington Real Estate about the opportunities in Uganda’s property market.
New approaches to property development in Nigeria Published by Staff Writer on 15 June 2010 Although the free fall in Nigeria’s property values may not be as drastic as the latter part of 2009, the bottom has not been reached. In the reshaped real estate market, new approaches will be essential to success.
The state of Kenya’s tourism industry Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 15 June 2010 Kenya’s tourism industry has great potential but faces various challenges. Dinfin Mulupi spoke to Guy Lawrence, CEO of Westminster Safaris Africa
BHP Billiton reaches iron ore agreement with Liberia Published by Staff Writer on 14 June 2010 BHP Billiton announced that it has concluded a mineral development agreement with the government of Liberia in relation to four major iron ore leases
Kenyan cosmetics manufacturer taking on large multinationals Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 14 June 2010 A young Kenyan company is manufacturing its own brand of cosmetics products and looking to steal customers from the large multinationals.
Merrill Lynch SA receives boost for African expansion Published by Staff Writer on 11 June 2010 Bank of America is planning to make a large capital injection into its subsidiary Merrill Lynch South Africa.
“Organic agriculture not an option for Africa at the moment” Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 10 June 2010 As much as environmentalists have been promoting organic agriculture, the use of fertilisers is still important for Africa to achieve food sustainability.
Upward trend in South African house price growth continues Published by Staff Writer on 7 June 2010 Middle-segment home values in South Africa increased further in May 2010 according to Absa Group Ltd., the country’s biggest mortgage lender.
West not looking at Africa as a business destination Published by Staff Writer on 6 June 2010 An influential British think tank has warned the West that it will lose out to emerging nations unless it replaces its “humanitarian” approach to Africa with a more strategic focus on diplomatic and trade relations.
One-stop border posts to enhance trade in East Africa Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 4 June 2010 East African Community (EAC) member states last week adopted a draft bill that will see the member countries establish one-stop border posts.
New funding solution for renewable energy investors in Kenya Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 2 June 2010 Prospective investors in renewable energy in Kenya have an opportunity to receive funding from the Energy and Environment Partnership Programme for Southern and East Africa (EEP-SE&A).
