Winds of change start blowing in Nigeria Published by Imara Africa Securities team on 11 April 2011 Early results show that the ruling People’s Democratic Party is losing its grip on power.
Nigeria in the midst of a retail revolution Published by Jaco Maritz on 10 April 2011 A new shopping centre, the Ikeja City Mall, is currently under construction in Lagos, Nigeria. We interviewed Michael Chu’di Ejekam about the business of developing shopping malls in Africa’s most populous nation.
Nigerian market opens up for clothing retailers Published by Jaco Maritz on 5 April 2011 Nigeria’s decision to lift a ban on imported textiles is opening up many opportunities for foreign clothing retailers.
Africa’s best airport: And the winner is… Published by Claude Harding on 5 April 2011 South African airports trumped other airports on the continent in the Skytrax 2011 World Airport Awards.
South Africa – BRIC or briquette? Published by Claude Harding on 3 April 2011 South Africa’s invitation to join the BRIC (Brazil, Russia, India and China) group of emerging economies has been controversial.
New era for M-PESA Published by Claude Harding on 3 April 2011 Kenyan mobile operator Safaricom last week announced a deal that will enable the 13.5 million customers using its M-PESA mobile money transfer service to receive payments from any of the 80,000 Western Union agent locations across the world.
Nigeria votes: Polls postponed to Monday Published by Claude Harding on 2 April 2011 Nigeria’s Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has postponed the country’s National Assembly elections to Monday 4 April. The polls were originally scheduled for Saturday.
Entrepreneur watch: Africa’s version of Foursquare Published by Claude Harding on 29 March 2011 Ebot Tabi is a Cameroonian software developer and one of the founders of Geofeed.me, a location-based service and application, which allows people to connect and share information about places they visit.
More African countries could turn to GM crops Published by Claude Harding on 29 March 2011 Up to an additional seven African nations are expected to start with the commercial production of genetically modified (GM) crops by 2015.
Southern Africa’s retail potential still largely untapped, says Pick n Pay Published by Claude Harding on 28 March 2011 South African retailer Pick n Pay announced the opening of its second store in Zambia, which will extend its footprint in the rest of Africa even further.
Strong sell-off as Egyptian stock exchange reopens Published by Imara Africa Securities team on 25 March 2011 The Egyptian stock exchange finally reopened on Wednesday this week after having been closed for approximately seven weeks following political upheaval in that country.
Asset management firms attracted to the Cape Town lifestyle Published by Jaco Maritz on 22 March 2011 Cape Town’s favourable lifestyle is one of the major reasons why many of South Africa’s asset management firms are based in the city as opposed to the economic hub Johannesburg.
Ugandan seed company focusing on more than just profits Published by Jaco Maritz on 22 March 2011 In just seven years Victoria Seeds managed to grow from nothing to one of the largest seed companies in Uganda. How we made it in Africa talks to Josephine Okot, founder and managing director of the company.
Insight Angola: New opportunities opening up Published by Roger Ballard-Tremeer on 21 March 2011 More than ever before the Angolan market is presenting high return on investment opportunities for traders and investors.