Mobile products transforming Kenya’s banking sector Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 21 June 2010 With the launch of Safaricom and Equity Bank’s M-Kesho product, mobile banking in Kenya has taken another giant leap forward.
Egypt seeking investment in Special Economic Zone Published by Staff Writer on 21 June 2010 The Egyptian General Authority for Investment is inviting local and foreign companies to establish small and medium industries in a special economic zone.
Luxury marina development to transform Kenya’s south coast Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 18 June 2010 A new Ksh3.85 billion (US$47.8 million) property development, dubbed the EnglishPoint Marina, is set to transform Kenya’s south coast.
Sierra Leone hydropower plant to reduce cost of doing business Published by Staff Writer on 18 June 2010 Sierra Leone’s Bumbuna hydropower plant is expected to bring down the cost of business in the country with a much cheaper, sustainable and reliable source of energy
Tanzania bans export of raw tanzanite Published by Staff Writer on 18 June 2010 Tanzania last week banned the export of raw tanzanite in order to boost local processing.
Standard Bank Group to provide sharia banking in Tanzania Published by Staff Writer on 17 June 2010 Stanbic Bank, a member of the Standard Bank Group (SBG), has launched sharia banking products in Tanzania.
New margin trading rules for Nigeria Published by Staff Writer on 15 June 2010 Nigeria’s Financial Services Regulation Coordinating Committee has issued new rules with regards to margin trading.
New mobile banking product launched Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 15 June 2010 A new mobile banking product, targeting rural areas, has been launched in Kenya.
How to invest in Angola’s property sector Published by Staff Writer on 15 June 2010 How we made it in Africa spoke to Francisco da Cruz, executive director of the U.S.-Angola Chamber of Commerce in Angola, about how to invest in Angola’s property industry.
Numerous opportunities in The Gambia’s agriculture sector Published by Staff Writer on 15 June 2010 Agriculture is the most important sector in The Gambian economy and one of the priority areas for development.
Angola business and investment climate overview Published by Staff Writer on 15 June 2010 Angola offers both high returns and great risks to investors and exporters. Oil and diamond revenue and intensive infrastructure rebuilding following the end of civil war in 2002 create business opportunities.
Potential for low-cost housing projects in Uganda Published by Jaco Maritz on 15 June 2010 Uganda’s property sector holds considerable potential. Jaco Maritz spoke to the general manager of Kensington Real Estate about the opportunities in Uganda’s property market.
New approaches to property development in Nigeria Published by Staff Writer on 15 June 2010 Although the free fall in Nigeria’s property values may not be as drastic as the latter part of 2009, the bottom has not been reached. In the reshaped real estate market, new approaches will be essential to success.
The state of Kenya’s tourism industry Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 15 June 2010 Kenya’s tourism industry has great potential but faces various challenges. Dinfin Mulupi spoke to Guy Lawrence, CEO of Westminster Safaris Africa
