Countries

South African firms achieving success in Angola

Published by Claude Harding on 10 August 2011

“Applying sound business judgement principles to the myriad of opportunities on offer in the Angolan marketplace can certainly make the market work for those with an appetite for Angola.”

Kenya’s dairy industry should improve productivity

Published by Staff Writer on 10 August 2011

Kenya’s dairy industry can take many steps to improve productivity and boost earnings, says food packaging company Tetra Pak in a recently published report.

U.S. firm to invest more than $100 million in Tanzanian farming venture

Published by Staff Writer on 9 August 2011

U.S. firm, AgriSol Energy LLC, and its joint venture partner in Tanzania will invest more than US$100 million over the next 10 years to develop a large-scale commercial farming project in the east African country.

Japanese tobacco firm excited about opportunities in Sudan

Published by Claude Harding on 8 August 2011

Tokyo-based Japan Tobacco recently announced a deal to buy a Sudanese cigarette manufacturer. We interview Fadoul Pekhazis, who looks after the company’s Africa business.

Interview: Why FNB decided to enter the Tanzanian market

Published by Jaco Maritz on 5 August 2011

South Africa’s FNB recently started with operations in Tanzania. How we made it in Africa asks CEO Richard Hudson about how the bank plans to crack this new market.

Eco-tourism gives ex-poachers a new chance

Published by Jonathan Kalan on 4 August 2011

According to legend in Rwanda, the Batwa people were born to dance.

Oil could transform Namibia into an economy like Norway

Published by Jaco Maritz on 4 August 2011

Potential crude oil resources off the coast of Namibia could have a considerable impact on the country that has a population of just over 2 million.

ANC Youth League president Julius Malema has called for the nationalisation of South Africa's mines.

SA’s nationalisation debate not chasing away Indian investment

Published by Jaco Maritz on 3 August 2011

The current debate surrounding the nationalisation of South African mines is not scaring away Indian investors.

GM crops is a controversial topic in Kenya.

GM crops debate rages on as 3.5 million Kenyans face starvation

Published by Regina Ekiru on 2 August 2011

As an estimated 3.5 million people face starvation due to the worst drought in six decades, the debate around genetically modified (GM) foods rages on.

Key risks facing the Zambian economy

Published by Staff Writer on 1 August 2011

Zambia, Africa’s top copper producer, has enjoyed peace and stability compared with many countries in southern Africa but a September election and a possible energy crisis is clouding its immediate outlook.

Entrepreneurs in the Cape Town township of Khayelitsha are finding it difficult to expand their businesses.

South Africa’s townships offering untapped business opportunities

Published by Jaco Maritz on 1 August 2011

South Africa’s low-income township areas are presenting large corporates with untapped business opportunities.

Samsung to earn five times more from Africa by 2015

Published by Staff Writer on 1 August 2011

Samsung Electronics has announced plans to boost its revenue from Africa to US$10 billion by 2015, the current size of the Chinese market.

Important to do your homework before investing in DRC

Published by Staff Writer on 29 July 2011

“It is not an easy environment . . . but if you do your homework systematically, then I believe you can identify very good opportunities.”

Drought affecting power supply in East Africa

Published by Imara Africa Securities team on 28 July 2011

Reports coming out of Kenya say that the national power utility Kenya Power has announced that it will commence an electricity rationing programme in various industrial parts of the county, due to the current generation challenges.

Countries

South African firms achieving success in Angola

Kenya’s dairy industry should improve productivity

U.S. firm to invest more than $100 million in Tanzanian farming venture

Japanese tobacco firm excited about opportunities in Sudan

Interview: Why FNB decided to enter the Tanzanian market

Eco-tourism gives ex-poachers a new chance

Oil could transform Namibia into an economy like Norway

SA’s nationalisation debate not chasing away Indian investment

GM crops debate rages on as 3.5 million Kenyans face starvation

Key risks facing the Zambian economy

South Africa’s townships offering untapped business opportunities

Samsung to earn five times more from Africa by 2015

Important to do your homework before investing in DRC

Drought affecting power supply in East Africa

Building a restaurant chain in Nigeria: The story of Toasties

Where this investor sees the best opportunities in Africa

Gyms in Nigeria: ‘We could be a thousand times larger’

Sell first, produce later

From beverage cans to gyms: Verod’s investment playbook for West Africa

‘All businesses are hard,’ says Tanzanian entrepreneur

How to build a $1bn African investment firm

The Tanzanian businesswoman seeing millions in fish feed

Footer

Footer

Upgrade your subscription

Countries

Create a free account, or log in.

Upgrade your subscription