Fresh milk a hard sell in Nigeria Published by Staff Writer on 13 July 2010 The Zimbabwean farmers who relocated to Nigeria are struggling to sell their fresh milk products due to a preference for powdered milk in the country.
Produce cut flowers in Ghana Published by Staff Writer on 13 July 2010 Investors have the opportunity to invest in the production of flowers in Ghana. The country’s floriculture industry is at an infant stage of development relative to Africa’s major flower producers.
Leasing of land to foreign investors unpopular in Cameroon Published by Staff Writer on 12 July 2010 Rural people in several parts of Cameroon are protesting a government policy that allows the government to sell or lease arable land to foreign investors.
Liberia’s rubber sub-sector holds investment potential Published by Staff Writer on 6 July 2010 Liberia’s National Investment Commission (NIC) is inviting foreign and local investors to invest in the county’s rubber sub-sector.
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.
Commodities with excellent potential available to buyers in Africa Published by Staff Writer on 23 June 2010 A South Africa-based commodity broker is seeking buyers in the rest of Africa for a range of commodities. These include: fertiliser, cement, oil and lubricants, and food products.
Spanish food manufacturer seeks to grow exports to Africa Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 16 June 2010 Spanish food and beverages manufacturer, Leche Pascaul, is placing a great importance on Africa as an export destination for its products.
Numerous opportunities in The Gambia’s agriculture sector Published by Staff Writer on 15 June 2010 Agriculture is the most important sector in The Gambian economy and one of the priority areas for development.
“Organic agriculture not an option for Africa at the moment” Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 10 June 2010 As much as environmentalists have been promoting organic agriculture, the use of fertilisers is still important for Africa to achieve food sustainability.
Potential for soya bean processing in Malawi Published by Staff Writer on 10 June 2010 The Malawi Investment Promotion Agency is inviting investors to invest in soya bean processing activities.
South African company’s Mali investment plans on track Published by Staff Writer on 4 June 2010 South Africa-based sugar producer, Illovo Sugar, is at an advanced stage with its pre-project activities for establishing a project in Mali.
Starbucks coffee to launch in South Africa Published by Staff Writer on 31 May 2010 Starbucks Coffee International has entered into a license partnership agreement with Emperica Marketing to distribute Starbucks coffee in South Africa in the hotel, restaurant catering, hospitality and leisure channels.
Cameroon signs trade agreement on tropical hardwood Published by Staff Writer on 20 May 2010 The European Union (EU) and the Government of Cameroon last week announced a trade agreement in which Africa’s biggest exporter of tropical hardwood to Europe has agreed to ensure wood traded within the country and shipped from Cameroon to the EU and other destinations worldwide contains no illegal timber.
SABMiller records growth in its African markets Published by Staff Writer on 20 May 2010 London-based brewer, SABMiller, has recorded an increase in its African sales volumes during a year in which economic growth slowed as a result of the global economic recession, and which also resulted in weaker currencies, increased cost of debt and higher inflation.
