Sharp eye on Kenya’s electronics market Published by Regina Ekiru on 20 April 2011 Sharp Electronics, the Japanese manufacturer, has its eyes cast on Kenya, a market awash with cheap counterfeit electronics from China.
How Africa can learn from Chinese agriculture Published by Steve Davis and Jonathan Woetzel on 20 April 2011 African countries have spent decades trying to jump-start agricultural production. In the search for new approaches, many experts are looking for answers in China.
Why Nokia Siemens decided to base its Africa head office in Kenya Published by Claude Harding on 20 April 2011 Nokia Siemens Networks has picked Nairobi, Kenya as a base for its headquarters for the entire African region.
African agriculture: New avenues for business opening-up Published by Jaco Maritz on 19 April 2011 Agribusiness companies should think outside of the box and consider the opportunities opening-up on the back of the continent’s mineral resources boom.
India to manufacture fertiliser in Gabon, and then ship it back home Published by Claude Harding on 18 April 2011 An Indian company has chosen to invest in a fertiliser manufacturing plant in the central African country of Gabon.
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.
Rwanda: New cassava flour plant to give farmers a ready market Published by Claude Harding on 16 April 2011 A new Rwf5 billion (US$8.4 million) cassava flour processing plant in Rwanda will provide farmers with a ready market for their produce.
Africa’s largest flower auction sourcing from across the continent Published by Loraine Stander on 15 April 2011 Multiflora is Africa’s largest flower auction and sells 300 million flower stems per year from its premises in Johannesburg. The flower market currently sources flowers from across the continent.
How mobile video is helping Africa’s rural farmers Published by Claude Harding on 14 April 2011 A new approach is teaching farmers in Africa a variety of farming techniques through simple animations that can be viewed on mobile phones.
Land in Africa remains an emotive issue Published by Claude Harding on 11 April 2011 Investors buying farmland in Africa need to take note of the political and emotional risks involved, and it is essential that they do their homework before making any purchases.
The importance of food safety in Africa Published by Promotional Feature on 10 April 2011 Food and cosmetic manufacturers who neglect to ensure their products are free of harmful bacteria and safe for human consumption run the risk of damaging their brands.
Nigeria in the midst of a retail revolution Published by Jaco Maritz on 10 April 2011 A new shopping centre, the Ikeja City Mall, is currently under construction in Lagos, Nigeria. We interviewed Michael Chu’di Ejekam about the business of developing shopping malls in Africa’s most populous nation.
Resource nationalism: good or bad? Published by Claude Harding on 8 April 2011 “The natural instinct of the mining industry is to fight these developments in every way possible.”
General Electric looking at Africa for future growth Published by Claude Harding on 7 April 2011 US-based multinational General Electric Co (GE) is seeing Africa as a key driver for its future growth.
