Brewers competing for a share of Angola’s beer market Published by Anthony Lopes Pinto and Estefania Jover on 18 August 2010 Angola has the third largest domestic market for alcoholic beverages in sub-Saharan Africa after South Africa and Nigeria, yet despite this it still has significant growth potential.
Insight into doing business in Angola Published by Staff Writer on 1 August 2010 Doing business in Angola can be challenging and foreign companies need to do their homework before entering the market. How we made it in Africa asked Roger Ballard-Tremeer about the country’s business environment
5 points of advice when travelling to Angola for business Published by Staff Writer on 18 July 2010 For those interested in doing business in Angola, a visit to the country is highly recommended as personal relations are crucial.
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.
Overcoming language barriers in Angola Published by Staff Writer on 13 July 2010 Is it difficult for English speaking people to do business in Angola, given that the majority of the population speaks Portuguese?
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.
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.
How to invest in Angola’s property sector Published by Staff Writer on 15 June 2010 How we made it in Africa spoke to Francisco da Cruz, executive director of the U.S.-Angola Chamber of Commerce in Angola, about how to invest in Angola’s property industry.
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.
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.
US firm to invest in agriculture projects in Angola, Malawi Published by Staff Writer on 1 May 2010 US-based Gaiacor International has announced that it has signed a memorandum of understanding with MITC Investments to manage and operate large farming operations in Angola.
Planned Angolan stock exchange a potential African giant Published by Staff Writer on 19 April 2010 An Angolan stock exchange – predicted for launch later in the year – will have the makings of an African giant, according to an in-depth assessment by the pan-African Imara financial services group.
