Brewers competing for a share of Angola’s beer market Published by Anthony Lopes Pinto and Estefania Jover on 18 August 2010 Angola has the third largest domestic market for alcoholic beverages in sub-Saharan Africa after South Africa and Nigeria, yet despite this it still has significant growth potential.
Analysis of bids for four Nigerian banks finalised Published by Staff Writer on 18 August 2010 Advisors have finished analysing bids received for four of Nigeria’s troubled banks. Analysis of bids for the five remaining banks is expected to be concluded by the end of the month.
Gabon attracts investment from Asian firms Published by Staff Writer on 17 August 2010 Gabon has signed four major agreements with multinational companies from India and Singapore.
Kenya Airways launches Angola route Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 17 August 2010 Kenya’s national carrier, Kenya Airways (KQ), has launched flights to Luanda, Angola.
Zim economy may be much bigger than thought Published by Claude Harding on 16 August 2010 Just how big is the Zimbabwe economy and how upbeat should one be about growth prospects?
Growing demand for retail space in Kenya Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 13 August 2010 The increasing purchasing power among Kenya’s growing middle class is driving demand for the construction of more shopping centres.
Japan to construct solar power plant in Botswana Published by Staff Writer on 12 August 2010 A one megawatt (MW) solar power station is set to be built in Botswana, the first of its kind in the country.
Mauritius a potential springboard for investing in Africa Published by Jaco Maritz on 11 August 2010 With its favourable tax regime and other business-friendly policies, Mauritius has over the years managed to attract a host of companies that use the island as a base for their foreign operations.
Firms looking to reduce dependency on state power utilities Published by Imara Africa Securities team on 11 August 2010 In line with the prevailing commodities boom, we foresee a similar trend on sources of power such as coal and uranium. However, the critical shortage of power has also had a negative impact on economies.
Bank rethinking agricultural finance in Zambia Published by Staff Writer on 10 August 2010 Twelve months ago financing agriculture in Zambia was not seen as a core offering of Standard Bank and not much attention was paid to it.
Mobile operators Nigeria’s biggest advertising spenders Published by Jaco Maritz on 10 August 2010 Nigeria’s telecommunications industry was the country’s biggest spender on above-the-line advertising during 2009 with a total spend of N15.096 billion (US$100.4 million).
Online retailer seeking growth in Kenya and Nigeria Published by Staff Writer on 10 August 2010 Kalahari.net, the South Africa-based online retailer, has over the past year expanded into two new African countries, namely Kenya and Nigeria. How we made it in Africa interviewed Gary Hadfield, the company’s CEO
Famous Brands acquires Keg and McGinty’s Published by Staff Writer on 10 August 2010 South African restaurant group Famous Brands has acquired the franchise agreements, trademarks and intellectual property of the Keg and McGinty’s brands.
Absa’s Nigerian office ‘not a late entry’ Published by Claude Harding on 9 August 2010 South Africa-based bank Absa is opening a representative office in Nigeria in a move CEO Maria Ramos says is not a late entry into Africa’s most populous nation.