Not much clarity about SA’s stance on nationalisation Published by Denis Worrall on 21 February 2011 If you were a foreigner willing to make an investment in a mining project what would you do? – especially if you were offered something in Ghana and South Africa.
Will Nigeria’s football clubs list on the stock exchange? Published by Claude Harding on 18 February 2011 An analyst told Business Day that Nigeria Premier League football clubs would have to completely change their structure and management before they can list on the country’s stock exchange.
Positioning Cape Town as the gateway into Africa Published by Jaco Maritz on 18 February 2011 Cape Town has over the years lost some prominence as a business destination while Johannesburg strengthened its position as South Africa’s commercial capital.
Why black professionals are shunning Cape Town for Jo’burg Published by Jaco Maritz on 15 February 2011 Many black professionals perceive Cape Town as an unwelcoming city that’s not open to black talent, says Guy Lundy, futurist and CEO of Accelerate Cape Town.
With improved governance, Nigeria may yet be a Bric hopeful Published by Dianna Games on 15 February 2011 The Nigerian presidential race is effectively done and dusted — even though the poll is scheduled for April.
South African farmers ready to venture into the Congo Published by Jaco Maritz on 14 February 2011 A group of South African farmers are preparing to go up to the Republic of the Congo and start with commercial agriculture in the central African state.
Exploring southern Sudan’s potential for agribusiness Published by Jaco Maritz on 13 February 2011 Southern Sudan’s agriculture sector holds good potential for investment across the value chain.
Egypt: Zin Bekkali responds to the news of Mubarak’s resignation Published by Staff Writer on 11 February 2011 In response to the news that Egyptian president Hosni Mubarak has resigned, Zin Bekkali, CEO of emerging markets focused Silk Invest, wrote the following note.
Addressing Ghana’s agriculture challenges Published by Tim Gros on 11 February 2011 Adopting a business-as-usual approach to agriculture in Ghana is really not an option if long-term and sustainable food security is to be achieved.
Uganda expects increased foreign investment fuelled by oil Published by Imara Africa Securities team on 11 February 2011 Uganda is pinning a lot of hope on the domino effect to other parts of the economy that the discovery of oil could have.
Nigeria a major focus for Zambia’s Zambeef Published by Claude Harding on 10 February 2011 Zambian agribusiness company Zambeef Products Plc is looking to further boost its operations in Nigeria.
Ashes of Kenya’s post-election violence inspires grain milling business Published by Regina Ekiru on 10 February 2011 We talk to Isaac Chege, founder of Uchumi Grain Millers, about how Kenya’s post-election violence motivated him to start his own business.
Young entrepreneur behind Eat Out, Kenya’s dining revolution Published by Regina Ekiru on 10 February 2011 Mikul Shah, the co-founder and chief executive of online restaurant guide Eat Out (eatout.co.ke), talks to Regina Ekiru on how he introduced the concept to the Kenyan market.
A single East African currency and what it means for business in the region Published by Jaco Maritz on 9 February 2011 We talk to Standard Bank’s Yvette Babb about the effect that greater integration will have on business and investment in East Africa.
