Bank rethinking agricultural finance in Zambia Published by Staff Writer on 10 August 2010 Twelve months ago financing agriculture in Zambia was not seen as a core offering of Standard Bank and not much attention was paid to it.
Mobile operators Nigeria’s biggest advertising spenders Published by Jaco Maritz on 10 August 2010 Nigeria’s telecommunications industry was the country’s biggest spender on above-the-line advertising during 2009 with a total spend of N15.096 billion (US$100.4 million).
Online retailer seeking growth in Kenya and Nigeria Published by Staff Writer on 10 August 2010 Kalahari.net, the South Africa-based online retailer, has over the past year expanded into two new African countries, namely Kenya and Nigeria. How we made it in Africa interviewed Gary Hadfield, the company’s CEO
Absa’s Nigerian office ‘not a late entry’ Published by Claude Harding on 9 August 2010 South Africa-based bank Absa is opening a representative office in Nigeria in a move CEO Maria Ramos says is not a late entry into Africa’s most populous nation.
Bring on the broadband Published by Imara Africa Securities team on 8 August 2010 Early research suggests that broadband diffusion creates a wide range of benefits in developing nations, including supporting economic growth, in part by improving global competitiveness and attracting international investors.
Kenya’s tourism industry heading into peak season Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 8 August 2010 As the high season for Kenya’s tourism industry sets in, Dinfin Mulupi interviews John Cleave, chairman of the Mombasa and Coast Tourist Association
Ghana looking to sell state-owned enterprises to private sector Published by Staff Writer on 8 August 2010 Ghana’s government has started the process of selling to the private sector some loss-making state-owned enterprises (SOEs).
The man behind Kenya’s $650 million golf estate Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 8 August 2010 Thika Greens Limited is busy transforming a piece of farmland into a world-class real estate development. Dinfin Mulupi spoke to Charles Kibiru, chief executive officer of the company.
Mauritius seeking investment in aquaculture and seafood Published by Staff Writer on 5 August 2010 Local and foreign investors have the opportunity to invest in Mauritius’ aquaculture and seafood sector.
Legend starts with drilling at Cameroon iron ore project Published by Staff Writer on 4 August 2010 Australian mining and exploration company, Legend Mining Limited has announced that diamond drilling has commenced at its Cameroon iron ore project in west Africa.
Private equity fund invests in three Ecobank subsidiaries Published by Staff Writer on 4 August 2010 The Ecobank Group has announced that it has reached an agreement with Advanced Finance & Investment Group for an investment of US$14 million in three of its subsidiaries.
Doing business in Africa the Coca-Cola way Published by Jaco Maritz on 3 August 2010 Foreign companies interested in doing business in Africa can learn a lot by looking at how The Coca-Cola Company is operating on the continent.
Kenyan president facing tough decision on price controls Published by Cathy Majtenyi on 2 August 2010 Kenyan President Mwai Kibaki is considering whether to sign a price control bill into law that would allow the government to set prices on basic items such as maize, wheat, cooking oil and petrol.
Banking on Kenya’s women Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 2 August 2010 When a group of ambitious professional women set up the Kenya Women Finance Trust in 1981, they had no idea that it would one day grow into a financial services giant.
