Good news for investors as Zimbabwe plans a blackout-free future Published by Claude Harding on 5 November 2010 Zimbabwe has a master-plan to ensure power supply constraints don’t put a brake on the country’s strategy for sustained economic growth.
Is the newfound confidence in Africa sustainable? Published by Patrice Rassou on 5 November 2010 The announcement that HSBC had terminated talks to purchase 70% of Nedbank was likened to being hit for six by an English batsman; it was quite unexpected and still difficult to rationalise after an extensive due diligence process.
African equity investment options set to expand Published by Imara Africa Securities team on 4 November 2010 Sub-Saharan Africa could well have another stock market joining its ranks next year, with the news that Lesotho is planning to open an exchange before the end of 2011, according to its finance minister Timothy Thahane.
Pick n Pay sees ‘upside potential’ in Zimbabwe Published by Staff Writer on 3 November 2010 South African retailer Pick n Pay confirmed yesterday that it had purchased another 24% of Zimbabwe operation TM Supermarkets, where it already has a 25% share, bringing its total shareholding to 49%.
Actis increases stake in West African power plant Published by Staff Writer on 2 November 2010 Actis, a private equity investor focused solely on emerging markets, has confirmed that its portfolio company, Globeleq, has acquired a majority interest in the Azito gas-fired power plant near Abidjan in Cote d’Ivoire.
Zim farmers trying to get Nigeria’s dairy industry going Published by Jaco Maritz on 1 November 2010 Selling fresh dairy products in Nigeria, a market hooked on powdered milk, is easier said than done.
Case study: Finance for Ugandan agri-processing business Published by Claude Harding on 1 November 2010 Uganda, like most African countries, is a net importer of staple foods. Unlocking the country’s agricultural potential means offering the right kind of finance to its farmers and agricultural businesses.
Kenya: Honey producer partnering with small-scale farmers Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 1 November 2010 Kenyan honey producer, Honey Care Africa, has trained thousands of small-scale farmers to practice commercial beekeeping. Dinfin Mulupi reports
Angola waking up to agriculture’s potential Published by Christopher Thompson on 30 October 2010 Usually ignored due to the fast dollars earned through oil production, farming is attracting the government’s attention as a way to boost rural livelihoods as well as increase food exports.
Nigeria looks to boost liquidity and foreign participation on stock exchange Published by Imara Africa Securities team on 29 October 2010 The Nigerian stock exchange may lengthen its trading hours and loosen restrictions on share price movements in a bid to boost liquidity an attract more foreign investors.
Woolworths eyeing Angolan market Published by Staff Writer on 27 October 2010 South African retailer Woolworths is looking at entering the Angolan market.
Lesotho to open stock exchange before end of next year Published by Staff Writer on 26 October 2010 Lesotho is planning to launch a stock exchange before the end of 2011, Bloomberg reported today.
Kenya eyes 1.2 million tourists Published by Regina Ekiru on 18 October 2010 Kenya’s tourism sector seems to be on the recovery path following the 2007 post election violence and global recession which threatened to bring the sector to its knees.
Zim stock feed plant to close due to shortage of raw materials Published by Staff Writer on 17 October 2010 National Foods Ltd., the Zimbabwe Stock Exchange-listed agri-business company, has said that it will next month close its Bulawayo stockfeed factory due to a short supply of inputs.