Zimbabwe back on the front burner Published by Denis Worrall on 24 November 2010 With Zimbabwe scheduled to have elections in 2011, Dr Dennis Worrall looks at how the international community should respond to the current political situation in the country.
Globe’s Malawi mining project set to benefit from Chinese investment Published by Claude Harding on 22 November 2010 Globe Metals & Mining, an African-focused resource company, has entered into an agreement to form a strategic partnership with China’s ECE.
Interview: Doing business in South Africa’s power sector Published by Nermin Musovic on 22 November 2010 Salvador von Neuberg, CEO of Bilfinger Berger Power Holdings, says South Africa’s power sector holds good growth potential.
Ethiopia attracting increasing interest from investors Published by Imara Africa Securities team on 18 November 2010 Africa’s second most populace nation, Ethiopia, is slowly but surely continuing on its path of economic liberalisation, and is appearing more and more on the radar of investors.
International agriculture company invests big in Gabon Published by Staff Writer on 18 November 2010 Global agriculture company Olam International recently announced two significant investments in Gabon – a fertiliser complex and a oil palm plantation.
Francophone west Africa to grow at slower rate than rest of continent Published by Imara Africa Securities team on 16 November 2010 Bloomberg recently reported that growth in the west African countries using the CFA franc as a currency will be slower than the average for Sub-Saharan Africa next year.
How effective are Lagos’ model city plans? Published by Alitheia Capital on 15 November 2010 Using the Ikoyi-Victoria Island Model City Plan (MCP) as a case study, we look at the effectiveness of Lagos State’s MCPs. The article highlights some of the key factors affecting its successful implementation and proffers ideas to achieve better and more effective monitoring and control processes.
Investec eyeing Angola stock exchange launch Published by Jaco Maritz on 15 November 2010 Investec Asset Management would be interested to invest in Angola once the country’s stock exchange launches.
Property: Why the town of Takoradi is Africa’s next big opportunity Published by Claude Harding on 15 November 2010 Takoradi, a small coastal town on Ghana’s west coast, is emerging as one of the new hotspots for African property developers.
US firm signs $15.4 million funding deal for Zambia safari lodge Published by Claude Harding on 15 November 2010 Orlando-based Capital Corp Merchant Banking has announced it has signed a formal investment proposal with Zambia’s Playland Limited to create the Cresta Mukuni Safari Lodge Victoria Falls.
Zambia to build 12,000 houses through public-private partnership Published by Staff Writer on 13 November 2010 The Zambian government has announced a programme to build a minimum of 12,000 housing units across the country.
Exclusive interview: The woman behind M-PESA Published by Jaco Maritz on 11 November 2010 In an exclusive interview with How we made it in Africa, Susie Lonie talks about how M-PESA’s success surpassed her own predictions and shares her thoughts about the future of mobile banking in Africa.
Immigrant township traders becoming a force to be reckoned with Published by Jaco Maritz on 10 November 2010 Immigrant traders operating in South Africa’s townships are becoming more competitive, said Gill Mkhasibe, managing director of The Alternative Consultancy.
PTA Bank raises $300 million Eurobond Published by Staff Writer on 10 November 2010 The Eastern and Southern African Trade and Development Bank (commonly known as PTA Bank), Standard Bank (the parent bank of CfC Stanbic) and HSBC have raised Ksh24 billion (US$ 300 million) through issuance of a Eurobond.
