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.
Corporate Zimbabwe should give direction to politicians Published by Tawanda Karombo on 20 March 2011 “We are all politicians, the only difference being some are full-time and some are part-time,” says Johannes Mudzengerere, chairman of the Institute of Directors, Zimbabwe.
Africa not a hopeless continent, says Christo Wiese Published by Jaco Maritz on 18 March 2011 South African businessman Christo Wiese says he is an Afro-optimist and sees great potential in the African continent.
More to Niger Delta than guns and water Published by Claude Harding on 17 March 2011 Nigeria’s Niger Delta, an area better known for militant bombings and kidnappings, holds good potential for investment despite the negative publicity it has attracted over recent years.
Brazilian firms growing their footprint in Portuguese-speaking Africa Published by Claude Harding on 14 March 2011 Brazilian companies are playing an increasingly bigger role on the African continent, especially in the Portuguese-speaking countries.
Lagos light rail project to impact property prices Published by Claude Harding on 14 March 2011 A new light rail mass transit system in Lagos is set to have an impact on property prices in Nigeria’s commercial capital.
Nigeria and Uganda take further steps to deepen financial markets Published by Imara Africa Securities team on 11 March 2011 In further moves to deepen its financial markets, Reuters reports that Nigeria’s stock exchange plans to create an index for fixed income securities.
