Turning smallholder farmers into business people Published by Jaco Maritz on 4 November 2011 Poor African farmers are understandably reluctant to invest a year’s income in agricultural equipment. However, for those who do take the risk, the rewards can be substantial.
Looking for farmland in Tanzania? Try the Prisons Service Published by Claude Harding on 1 November 2011 International investors looking for farmland in Tanzania should consider joint ventures with the Tanzania Prisons Service (TPS), which owns large areas of unexploited land.
Meet the Boss: Richard Hudson, CEO, FNB Tanzania Published by Jaco Maritz on 11 August 2011 ‘Meet the Boss’ is How we made it in Africa’s new interview series, where we pose the same 10 questions to CEOs and executives across the continent.
U.S. firm to invest more than $100 million in Tanzanian farming venture Published by Staff Writer on 9 August 2011 U.S. firm, AgriSol Energy LLC, and its joint venture partner in Tanzania will invest more than US$100 million over the next 10 years to develop a large-scale commercial farming project in the east African country.
Interview: Why FNB decided to enter the Tanzanian market Published by Jaco Maritz on 5 August 2011 South Africa’s FNB recently started with operations in Tanzania. How we made it in Africa asks CEO Richard Hudson about how the bank plans to crack this new market.
Drought affecting power supply in East Africa Published by Imara Africa Securities team on 28 July 2011 Reports coming out of Kenya say that the national power utility Kenya Power has announced that it will commence an electricity rationing programme in various industrial parts of the county, due to the current generation challenges.
East Africa to see slowdown in economic growth Published by Imara Africa Securities team on 13 June 2011 Bloomberg last week reported that Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda had outlined plans to increase spending on roads and power plants as they struggle to maintain economic growth.
Investors need to carefully manage issues around land ownership Published by Jaco Maritz on 29 May 2011 Investors in Africa’s agriculture sector need to be aware of the complexities surrounding land ownership.
A single East African currency and what it means for business in the region Published by Jaco Maritz on 9 February 2011 We talk to Standard Bank’s Yvette Babb about the effect that greater integration will have on business and investment in East Africa.
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.
Norwegian fertiliser firm betting on growth in Tanzania’s agriculture sector Published by Claude Harding on 13 January 2011 Norwegian-based global fertiliser company Yara International has announced a US$20 million investment into a new fertiliser terminal at the port in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania.
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.
US companies to become more active in Africa, says Symbion CEO Published by Claude Harding on 5 October 2010 Paul Hinks, CEO of US energy firm Symbion Power LLC, has said that in recent history, American construction companies have been noticeable by their absence in Africa.
Making financial services work in rural Tanzania Published by Mark Napier on 3 September 2010 Mbinga Community Bank is a small microfinance bank in a remote part of Tanzania, but Mbinga District’s geography is only one of the bank’s operating challenges.