Looking to invest in African retail? Three interesting countries to consider Published by Kate Douglas on 22 July 2012 How we made it in Africa takes a closer look at three African countries that hold potential for retailers.
‘A really big opportunity’: Inside PSG’s $46m Zambian farming deal Published by Jaco Maritz on 6 July 2012 “We haven’t yet made it in Africa, but hopefully we will.”
An NGO with a head for business Published by Jaco Maritz on 2 June 2012 “The problem with many NGOs is that they don’t look at projects from a business point of view.”
Trade within SADC only for those with deep pockets Published by Claude Harding on 9 February 2012 Companies looking to trade within the Southern African Development Community (SADC) need deep pockets, plenty of patience and excellent organising skills to keep track of all the required paperwork.
Zambia – the new bread basket of Africa? Published by Imara Africa Securities team on 1 February 2012 Zambia has enough maize stocks to help partly fill a regional gap as a supply crunch looms in southern Africa, pushing up futures prices for the staple and accelerating food inflation.
Zambia: New merger notification thresholds to be introduced Published by Chris Charter and Kayley de Oliveria on 26 October 2011 For high turnover industries, merger notification in Zambia remains an expensive undertaking.
Zambia’s new president and the next 90 days Published by Imara Africa Securities team on 24 September 2011 Zambia’s new president Michael Sata was sworn in yesterday. We take a look at the implications for the country’s economy.
Key risks facing the Zambian economy Published by Staff Writer on 1 August 2011 Zambia, Africa’s top copper producer, has enjoyed peace and stability compared with many countries in southern Africa but a September election and a possible energy crisis is clouding its immediate outlook.
Samsung to earn five times more from Africa by 2015 Published by Staff Writer on 1 August 2011 Samsung Electronics has announced plans to boost its revenue from Africa to US$10 billion by 2015, the current size of the Chinese market.
Zambian firm cracks US market Published by Maimbolwa Mulikelela on 10 July 2011 Sylva Holdings Limited, a Zambian food marketing and export firm, has managed to gain access into the US market.
Lusaka skyscraper to be evidence of Zambia’s new prosperity Published by Claude Harding on 4 July 2011 Zambia’s tallest building, the burnt-out Society House tower in Lusaka, is to be redeveloped at a cost of US$100 million.
Walmart and Barrick Gold deals show Africa is ready for large investments Published by Imara Africa Securities team on 10 June 2011 The recent approval of the Walmart-Massmart deal in South Africa is an important milestone in that it demonstrates Africa’s readiness to attract new investment flows.
Zambian rice processing firm has big plans for the future Published by Maimbolwa Mulikelela on 24 May 2011 The 2011/2012 agriculture season looks bright and promising for YamBEEji Honey and Rice Products, a processing firm based in the rural areas of Zambia.
New “first of its kind” property development coming to Lusaka Published by Claude Harding on 17 April 2011 A new multi-million-dollar mixed-use residential and commercial development, called Roma Park, on Friday officially launched in Lusaka, Zambia.