Mining: Kenya’s next frontier for economic growth? Published by Imara Africa Securities team on 20 August 2012 Kenya’s first large-scale mine is on track to spur development of the mining sector
Nigeria moving forward, but still a difficult business environment Published by Jaco Maritz on 20 August 2012 Nigeria is definitely moving forward, although it remains a challenging country in which to do business, says Derrick Roper, CEO of Novare Equity Partners.
Ethiopian Airlines first carrier outside Japan to fly Boeing 787 Dreamliner Published by Claude Harding on 20 August 2012 Ethiopian Airlines last week took possession of its first Boeing 787 Dreamliner. Ethiopian is the only airline outside Japan to fly the new state-of-the-art aircraft.
Three of Southern Africa’s agribusiness hotspots identified Published by Jaco Maritz on 17 August 2012 ASNAPP, an NGO with offices in a number of countries across the continent, recently identified three areas in Southern Africa that hold good potential for the cultivation of fresh produce or food processing.
Why Actis is investing in Kenyan office space Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 17 August 2012 How we made it in Africa’s Dinfin Mulupi chats with Koome Gikunda, investment principal at Actis, about the firm’s investments in Kenya.
Uganda’s tech industry needs less of the same, says expert Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 15 August 2012 Albert Mucunguzi, founder of Uganda’s PC Tech Magazine, talks to How we made it in Africa’s Dinfin Mulupi about the state of Uganda’s technology sector.
Possible oil and gas in Lake Malawi strains Tanzania-Malawi border feud Published by Imara Africa Securities team on 15 August 2012 Malawi and Tanzania are scheduled to hold a high level meeting on the 20th of August on a standoff over oil and gas exploration as well as on the ownership of Lake Malawi.
Topshop looks to Africa for growth opportunities Published by Kate Douglas on 14 August 2012 UK-based fashion chains Topshop and Topman, owned by the Arcadia Group, are coming to South Africa, with plans to open their flagship outlet in Johannesburg’s Sandton City by end November.
Five ways to profit from property in Mauritius Published by Sandee Teeroovengadum on 14 August 2012 Sandee Teeroovengadum, operations and business development manager at real estate agency Davyland Properties, looks at five areas that hold potential for property investors in Mauritius.
How a personal need inspired entrepreneurial innovation Published by Kate Douglas on 14 August 2012 “If you want to die early then allow your business to stagnate,” says entrepreneur Martin Brown.
‘Many entrepreneurs spend too much time planning, and not enough doing’ Published by Kate Douglas on 13 August 2012 Serial entrepreneur Mike Eilertsen talks to How we made it in Africa’s Kate Douglas.
Indigenisation law to affect more sectors in Zimbabwe Published by Safiyya Patel on 10 August 2012 In 2007 the Zimbabwean government passed into law the controversial Indigenisation and Economic Empowerment Act.
Kenyan restaurant brand targeting growing middle class Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 10 August 2012 How we made it in Afica’s Dinfin Mulupi talks to Caroline Kongere, owner of Kenya’s Subzone Restaurants brand.
How Stuart Forrest built one of Africa’s top animation studios Published by Kate Douglas on 10 August 2012 Stuart Forrest, owner of Triggerfish Animation Studios, talks to How we made it in Africa’s Kate Douglas.