Kenya: Honey producer partnering with small-scale farmers Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 1 November 2010 Kenyan honey producer, Honey Care Africa, has trained thousands of small-scale farmers to practice commercial beekeeping. Dinfin Mulupi reports
Angola waking up to agriculture’s potential Published by Christopher Thompson on 30 October 2010 Usually ignored due to the fast dollars earned through oil production, farming is attracting the government’s attention as a way to boost rural livelihoods as well as increase food exports.
Nigeria looks to boost liquidity and foreign participation on stock exchange Published by Imara Africa Securities team on 29 October 2010 The Nigerian stock exchange may lengthen its trading hours and loosen restrictions on share price movements in a bid to boost liquidity an attract more foreign investors.
Woolworths eyeing Angolan market Published by Staff Writer on 27 October 2010 South African retailer Woolworths is looking at entering the Angolan market.
Lesotho to open stock exchange before end of next year Published by Staff Writer on 26 October 2010 Lesotho is planning to launch a stock exchange before the end of 2011, Bloomberg reported today.
Kenya eyes 1.2 million tourists Published by Regina Ekiru on 18 October 2010 Kenya’s tourism sector seems to be on the recovery path following the 2007 post election violence and global recession which threatened to bring the sector to its knees.
Zim stock feed plant to close due to shortage of raw materials Published by Staff Writer on 17 October 2010 National Foods Ltd., the Zimbabwe Stock Exchange-listed agri-business company, has said that it will next month close its Bulawayo stockfeed factory due to a short supply of inputs.
Mobile banking moving beyond just providing transactional services Published by Imara Africa Securities team on 15 October 2010 The wires reported yesterday that Safaricom, Kenya’s biggest mobile network operator, is looking to expand the marketing of mobile phone-based banking services.
Telkom launches 8ta mobile network in South Africa Published by Staff Writer on 14 October 2010 South African telecommunications company, Telkom, launched its new mobile brand 8ta on Thursday evening.
Tanzania: Mining company infiltrated by crime syndicate Published by Claude Harding on 14 October 2010 African Barrick Gold today said that it has uncovered organised and systematic onsite fuel theft at its Buzwagi mine in Tanzania.
SABMiller targets Ethiopia’s consumer market potential Published by Imara Africa Securities team on 12 October 2010 Ethiopia’s beverages industry holds exciting prospects for the world’s second largest brewer, SABMiller.
Cameroon to market cocoa according to geographical origin Published by Ricci Shryock on 11 October 2010 Cameroon is working to better market its cocoa exports with plans to increase production nearly 40% over the next five years.
Rwanda: Demand for cement spurs need for increased production capacity Published by Staff Writer on 10 October 2010 A 700,000 tonne per annum cement plant is to be constructed in Rwanda to satisfy local demand for the building material which continues to be high.
Telkom to launch new mobile network this week Published by Staff Writer on 10 October 2010 South African fixed-line operator, Telkom, will launch its long-awaited mobile network on Thursday, according to a report by the Sunday Times.
