Nigeria’s upcoming elections – looking at some of the issues Published by Staff Writer on 10 December 2010 Investors and business people will keep a close eye on Nigeria’s upcoming general elections. Historian Max Siollun addresses some of the issues
Why South African exporters should take West Africa seriously Published by Staff Writer on 10 December 2010 How we made it in Africa talks to Nils Flaatten, CEO of Wesgro, about why West Africa is a good market for exporters.
KFC to open 20 restaurants in Nigeria during 2011 Published by Staff Writer on 10 December 2010 US-based restaurant group Yum! Brands is planning to open 20 KFC outlets in Nigeria during 2011.
Famous Brands strengthens foothold in Mauritius Published by Claude Harding on 9 December 2010 South African restaurant group Famous Brands has laid the foundations for an extensive presence on the island of Mauritius.
The reasons why Astral Foods decided to boost its investment in Zambia Published by Jaco Maritz on 8 December 2010 Astral Foods recently opened a broiler breeding farm and hatchery in Zambia. Jaco Maritz talks to Astral’s Roedolf Steenkamp about Zambia’s poultry industry.
Ivory Coast faces severe economic consequences if deadlock not resolved Published by Julien Veron on 7 December 2010 Ivory Coast faces severe economic consequences if the impasse between election winner Alassane Ouattara and rival Laurent Gbagbo is not resolved.
Vainglorious waterway quest leaves presidents stranded Published by Dianna Games on 7 December 2010 Three African presidents stood on a river bank recently, waiting for their boat to come in. It never arrived. This is no metaphor.
Mozambique continues to attract investment Published by Imara Africa Securities team on 7 December 2010 Mozambique has remained on the radar screen of investors this year, as its economy continues to progress from years of civil conflict and a socialist driven ethos.
Pearson acquires majority stake in South African education company Published by Staff Writer on 5 December 2010 International publishing and education company Pearson recently announced that it has agreed to acquire a 75% stake in CTI Education Group of South Africa.
Google launches free classifieds service in Ghana Published by Claude Harding on 5 December 2010 Google has launched Google Trader in Ghana, a free classifieds service that allows people to buy and sell products and services as well as search for jobs.
Olam to establish sugar refinery in Nigeria Published by Claude Harding on 3 December 2010 Olam International Limited, a global agribusiness company, today announced that it will set up a port-based sugar refinery in Nigeria.
Peugeot reopens shop in Kenya Published by Regina Ekiru on 1 December 2010 Peugeot, the second largest car manufacturer in Europe, will be returning to the Kenyan market after a three year hiatus.
Sierra Leone Diaspora set up businesses back home Published by Fid Thompson on 1 December 2010 With new business reforms enacted, some Sierra Leoneans are returning to the mother country eight years after the end of conflict.
Eye on North Africa: November 2010 Published by Francois Conradie on 1 December 2010 The month of November saw quite a bit of action in North Africa both economically and politically.