Can southern Sudan become a serious business destination? Published by Jaco Maritz on 25 January 2011 With few industries and almost non-existent infrastructure, southern Sudan presents both opportunities and challenges for business people and investors.
Nigerian golf tournament looking to attract Ernie Els, Retief Goosen Published by Jaco Maritz on 24 January 2011 Some of the world’s best golfers, including Colin Montgomerie, Ernie Els and Retief Goosen, might play in a tournament in Nigeria next year.
Nigerian banks “one of the best prospective investment areas in the world” Published by Mishnah Seth on 22 January 2011 The Asset Management Company of Nigeria (AMCON) was created to stabilise the banking sector following the special audit in 2009. Investec’s Mishnah Seth believes it will boost the country’s banking sector.
UK expat spots gap for serviced office space in Kenya Published by Regina Ekiru on 22 January 2011 Alexander Andrewes was among the first entrepreneurs to introduce the concept of virtual and serviced offices in the Kenyan market.
Angola stock exchange not likely to open this year Published by Imara Africa Securities team on 22 January 2011 Article produced by the Imara Africa Securities team. Imara is an investment banking and asset management group renowned for its knowledge of African markets.
Local entrepreneur looking to capture Kenya’s beauty market Published by Regina Ekiru on 22 January 2011 Suzie Wokabi is the founder of SuzieBeauty. She holds a degree in international relations, but ditched the corporate world to pursue a career in the beauty industry.
Looking to do business in south Sudan? We speak to one of the experts Published by Jaco Maritz on 21 January 2011 Many business people are looking at opportunities in southern Sudan. How we made it in Africa interviews one of the experts on doing business in the region.
Zimbabwean refugee attracting diplomats to her Nairobi restaurant Published by Regina Ekiru on 20 January 2011 Susan Deiters is running Café Des Arts, a restaurant in Nairobi’s upmarket Gigiri estate, serving top diplomats and expats.
Heineken boosts its Nigerian operations Published by Claude Harding on 20 January 2011 Heineken N.V., the world’s third- largest brewer by volume, has increased its Nigerian footprint through the acquisition of two holding companies from the Sona Group.
Hotel operator pursuing opportunities in Nigeria Published by Jaco Maritz on 20 January 2011 “We look at Nigeria as almost a continent within a continent.”
Why South Africa could be an attractive base for foreign private equity funds Published by J-P Fourie on 19 January 2011 Recent changes in legislation are paving the way for South Africa to serve as the hub for private equity funds looking to invest in the African continent.
Unpacking the Tunisia crisis Published by Zin Bekkali on 18 January 2011 Images of people rioting in the streets don’t reflect well upon a country’s image abroad. This is especially the case for countries that are popular tourist destinations.
Will East Africa adopt a single currency? Published by Claude Harding on 17 January 2011 East African Community states will today start discussions on the establishment of a monetary union and the adoption of a single currency throughout the region.
Dangote Group president outlines reasons for its investment in Zambia Published by Staff Writer on 17 January 2011 Zambia’s high level of urbanisation as well as the government’s efforts to reduce dependence on copper, has motivated Nigeria’s Dangote Group to build a cement factory in the country.
