DRC sees 417% increase in Facebook users Published by Claude Harding on 10 March 2011 The Democratic Republic of Congo is the African country that has shown the greatest growth in Facebook users over the past three months.
The top 10 richest African billionaires Published by Claude Harding on 10 March 2011 A number of African business people made this year’s Forbes 2011 Billionaires List, here are the top 10:
Kenya’s first Islamic insurance firm looking to overcome challenges Published by Regina Ekiru on 10 March 2011 Takaful Insurance of Africa is the first fully Shariah-compliant insurance company to be registered in Kenya. Regina Ekiru speaks to chief executive Hassan Bashir.
Seeing opportunity in Mauritania’s challenging business environment Published by Jaco Maritz on 10 March 2011 Mauritania is one of the world’s toughest business environments. Private equity group ECP, however, chose to rather focus on the North African country’s potential.
A business media approach to Zimbabwe’s new times Published by Tawanda Karombo on 9 March 2011 “At the moment there is no serious specialist business media outlet and we intend to bridge this gap. We have a situation where everyone is just concentrating on politics.”
Angola’s business environment showing signs of improvement Published by Jaco Maritz on 9 March 2011 Although Angola is still an “ultra challenging” market, the country’s recently upgraded infrastructure and a government with a new focus on transparency is likely to make it easier to do business.
Kenya: New livestock insurance product makes use of satellite images Published by Regina Ekiru on 7 March 2011 Kenya’s UAP Insurance has launched a product for pastoralists as drought prevails in various parts of the country.
Should Cape Town companies pay higher salaries? Published by Jaco Maritz on 7 March 2011 There is a general perception among many South Africans that they can earn higher salaries in Johannesburg than in Cape Town.
New minimum wage bill in Nigeria to drive consumption levels Published by Imara Africa Securities team on 3 March 2011 The Nigerian Senate recently announced the passage of the new National Minimum Wage Bill, increasing the monthly minimum wage by 140%.
Entrepreneur watch: Bringing the ‘Zen’ back to Kenya’s restaurant industry Published by Regina Ekiru on 3 March 2011 Shivani Radia Patel quit her high-flying job to move back to Kenya and do something of her own. Today she is one of the founders of a leading restaurant in Nairobi.
Ugandans have mixed feelings about how oil will affect their lives Published by Jaco Maritz on 3 March 2011 Ahead of the proposed start of oil production next year, Ugandans have mixed feelings about how crude will impact their lives.
Zambia emerging as a strong global mining player Published by Imara Africa Securities team on 1 March 2011 Mining in Zambia will definitely be a key driver for growth in 2011 and beyond.
Google expands reach in West Africa to tech-savvy youth Published by Julia Ritchey on 24 February 2011 West Africa’s internet penetration level remains one of the lowest in the world, but a booming market for mobile phones has more tech companies sensing opportunity.
Global investors get upbeat briefing on Zim prospects Published by Claude Harding on 22 February 2011 International investors have been given a positive appraisal of Zimbabwe’s economic prospects for the coming year, despite political challenges and concerns about politicking ahead of any election.
