Multinational drinks companies continue to invest in Africa Published by Claude Harding on 20 January 2012 Multinational alcoholic beverage companies are continuing to increase their exposure to sub-Saharan Africa’s rapidly growing economies.
Why consumer goods firms should look at Uganda, Ethiopia and Kenya Published by Claude Harding on 2 September 2011 Rand Merchant Bank has identified Uganda, Ethiopia and Kenya as potentially good investment destinations for companies focused on the African consumer.
Ethiopian fruit company’s vision is more than a quick buck Published by Jaco Maritz on 31 August 2011 The traditional African investment mindset is that you have to make your money very quickly to reduce risks such as land expropriation, a famine outbreak or even war.
Ethiopia one of Africa’s most exciting markets, says Heineken Published by Claude Harding on 16 August 2011 Brewing company Heineken sees Ethiopia as one of Africa’s most exciting beer markets.
Meet the Boss: Tadesse Tessema, Holland Car, Ethiopia Published by Jaco Maritz on 14 July 2011 ‘Meet the Boss’ is How we made it in Africa’s new interview series, where we pose the same 10 questions to CEOs and executives across the continent.
Made in Ethiopia: The story of Holland Car Published by Jaco Maritz on 14 June 2011 How we made it in Africa looks at the story behind Holland Car, Ethiopia’s first car assembly firm.
South African consumer goods company invests in Ethiopia, Nigeria Published by Staff Writer on 24 November 2010 South African fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) company, Tiger Brands, today announced new investments in Ethiopia and Nigeria.
Ethiopia attracting increasing interest from investors Published by Imara Africa Securities team on 18 November 2010 Africa’s second most populace nation, Ethiopia, is slowly but surely continuing on its path of economic liberalisation, and is appearing more and more on the radar of investors.
SABMiller targets Ethiopia’s consumer market potential Published by Imara Africa Securities team on 12 October 2010 Ethiopia’s beverages industry holds exciting prospects for the world’s second largest brewer, SABMiller.
Tullow Oil acquires licences in Kenya and Ethiopia Published by Staff Writer on 2 September 2010 Tullow Oil plc has announced the acquisition of a 50% operated interest in six adjacent licences covering the East African Rift Basins of Kenya and Ethiopia.
Far more to Ethiopia than meets the eye Published by Imara Africa Securities team on 19 August 2010 According to the chief economist and vice president of the AfDB, Mthuli Ncube, “now is the right time for Ethiopia to invest in the necessary infrastructure that will enable it to introduce a stock market”.
Electric car to be manufactured in Ethiopia Published by Staff Writer on 22 April 2010 An Italian-Chinese business venture is opening a factory in Ethiopia to produce a practical and affordable electric car in one of the world’s poorest countries.
