Zimbabwe

Richard Branson encourages investment in Zimbabwe

Published by Sandra Nyaira on 26 September 2010

British entrepreneur Richard Branson has announced a new venture that aims to help put Zimbabwe back on its feet.

A closer look at Zimbabwe’s mining sector

Published by Batanai Matsika on 10 September 2010

Zimbabwe has been trailing behind the rest of the world in terms of mineral exploration and development and has lost out on major “commodity booms” enjoyed elsewhere mainly as a result of the “lost decade” (1998‐2009).

Overview: Zimbabwe’s sugar industry

Published by Nontando Sibanda on 26 August 2010

Nontando Sibanda, an analyst at Imara, looks at Zimbabwe’s sugar industry

Zim economy may be much bigger than thought

Published by Claude Harding on 16 August 2010

Just how big is the Zimbabwe economy and how upbeat should one be about growth prospects?

Firms looking to reduce dependency on state power utilities

Published by Imara Africa Securities team on 11 August 2010

In line with the prevailing commodities boom, we foresee a similar trend on sources of power such as coal and uranium. However, the critical shortage of power has also had a negative impact on economies.

Famous Brands acquires Keg and McGinty’s

Published by Staff Writer on 10 August 2010

South African restaurant group Famous Brands has acquired the franchise agreements, trademarks and intellectual property of the Keg and McGinty’s brands.

New mining investment picking up in Zimbabwe

Published by Staff Writer on 13 July 2010

Despite investor concerns about impending indigenisation legislation in Zimbabwe, investment in the troubled nation’s mining sector is starting to pick up, notes Imara, the pan-African investment group.

Nestlé to boost operations in Africa

Published by Jaco Maritz on 5 July 2010

Nestlé last week announced it will invest CHF 150 million (US$141 million) in the Equatorial African Region (EAR) over the next three years.

South African miner looking to hit gold in Zimbabwe

Published by Staff Writer on 27 April 2010

South Africa-based gold mining company, DRDGold, has announced it will start with exploration activities in Zimbabwe.

Zimbabwe

Richard Branson encourages investment in Zimbabwe

A closer look at Zimbabwe’s mining sector

Overview: Zimbabwe’s sugar industry

Zim economy may be much bigger than thought

Firms looking to reduce dependency on state power utilities

Famous Brands acquires Keg and McGinty’s

New mining investment picking up in Zimbabwe

Nestlé to boost operations in Africa

South African miner looking to hit gold in Zimbabwe

Africa: 14 business ideas with strong profit potential

The Lagos hawker who makes one million Nigerian naira monthly

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Ethiopian reforms attract investor interest

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The Lagos hawker who makes one million Nigerian naira monthly

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