Mercedes Benz could boost investment in South Africa Published by Staff Writer on 19 September 2010 Mercedes Benz South Africa has proposed a new investment in the country’s automotive industry which could see the creation of 2000 new jobs.
Second-hand clothing hurting Kenya’s textile industry Published by Cathy Majtenyi on 16 September 2010 The sale of second-hand clothing is widespread in Kenya. But while it may benefit the pocketbooks of many people, critics say it harms the country’s domestic textile industry.
Overview: Investing on the Malawi Stock Exchange Published by Addmore T. Chakurira on 16 September 2010 Addmore T. Chakurira, an analyst at Stockbrokers Malawi, gives an overview of the Malawi Stock Exchange
Egyptian firms able to compete with China, says portfolio manager Published by Jaco Maritz on 15 September 2010 Egypt’s manufacturing sector has the capability to compete head-on with Chinese companies, both in terms of price and quality.
The changing face of retail in Nigeria Published by Jaco Maritz on 15 September 2010 Nigeria’s retail sector is undergoing change with international supermarket brands entering the country, new malls being constructed and the transformation of informal markets into more modern facilities.
Southern Sudan new battlefield for brewers Published by Claude Harding on 15 September 2010 SABMiller, the world’s second largest brewer, and East African Breweries have both announced plans to boost their presence in Southern Sudan.
Angola a lucrative market for telecoms operators Published by Anthony Lopes Pinto and Estefania Jover on 15 September 2010 Like many other sectors of Angola’s economy, the country’s telecoms industry has more than a few tales to tell.
Business Advice: Opening an M-PESA outlet Published by Staff Writer on 14 September 2010 I would like to open an M-PESA outlet, may you please send me details of relevant people to contact? I tried Vodacom and Nedbank but I did not receive positive responses.
Sony Ericsson boss speaks about African expansion plans Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 14 September 2010 Last week global mobile phone manufacturer, Sony Ericsson, relaunched its products into the Kenya market after being absent for several years.
Entrepreneur to launch solar ovens in Uganda Published by Phillip Kurata on 12 September 2010 An immigrant from Uganda now residing in Chicago has used the first portion of a US$100,000 business competition prize he won in January to begin setting up an operation in his homeland to produce and distribute ovens that cook with the heat of the sun.
Spanish hotel chain to boost presence in Morocco Published by Staff Writer on 12 September 2010 Spanish hotel chain, RIU Hotels & Resorts, will strengthen its presence in Morocco with the opening next year of three new hotels.
DRC suspends mining activities in three provinces Published by Staff Writer on 12 September 2010 The Democratic Republic of Congo has suspended all mining operations in three of the country’s eastern provinces.
Catering for Africa’s agricultural and industrial manufacturing needs Published by Promotional Feature on 10 September 2010 Calculus Products is able to offer stakeholders in Africa’s agri-business sector solutions to all their manufacturing needs.
Business Advice: I’m looking for agricultural land in Uganda Published by Staff Writer on 10 September 2010 I’m looking for government land for agriculture. How can I get land for agriculture in Uganda?
