The misunderstood lives of Chinese traders in Africa Published by Claude Harding on 9 August 2012 How we made it in Africa takes a look at the largely undocumented lives of Chinese shopkeepers on the continent.
Three African countries with good potential for tourism investors Published by Jaco Maritz on 8 August 2012 Euromonitor recently identified some African countries that are likely to see strong growth in tourism.
South African cement company seeking growth in Ethiopia Published by Imara Africa Securities team on 8 August 2012 South Africa’s Pretoria Portland Cement Company (PPC), has joined hands with South Africa’s Industrial Development Corporation (IDC), to acquire a 47% equity stake in Habesha Cement Share Company (HCSCo) of Ethiopia in a US$21m deal.
What is Google’s game plan in Africa? Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 6 August 2012 Google has ramped up its operations significantly in sub-Saharan Africa over the past few years.
Luxury hotel group Four Seasons sees potential in sub-Saharan Africa Published by Femi Adewunmi on 5 August 2012 “We have long wanted to expand into sub-Saharan Africa and offer new outdoor adventure experiences to our guests.”
Zambia’s Copperbelt – an opportunity for agriculture Published by Promotional Feature on 5 August 2012 As part of ASNAPP’s continuous assessments in the fresh produce market, Zambia’s copperbelt has been identified as one of three ‘hot spots’.
ASNAPP receives SETA accreditation Published by Promotional Feature on 5 August 2012 Agribusiness in Sustainable Natural African Plant Products (ASNAPP) is now an AgriSETA accredited training service provider.
DeLaval – fast, reliable machine milking Published by Promotional Feature on 5 August 2012 DeLaval offers solutions for every type of farmer – from those taking the first steps from hand-milking to bucket milking, to industrial farmers milking around the clock.
Entrepreneur watch: How to make it in the wine industry Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 3 August 2012 Malmsey Rangaka, CEO of South Africa’s M’hudi Wines, tells Dinfin Mulupi about how she ventured into wine making and the ups and downs of running a family business.
How Rwanda is making a name for itself in ‘specialty’ coffee Published by Jonathan Kalan on 2 August 2012 Rwanda has transformed from an average C-grade market coffee producing country into one gaining significant traction in the global market for specialty coffee.
kLab: A space for innovation in Rwanda Published by Jonathan Kalan on 1 August 2012 kLab aims to become a central beacon for Rwanda’s ICT hopes and dreams, a melting pot where creative young talent can nurture innovation and find opportunity.
‘You can hit success at 30′: Kenya’s young, upcoming property developers Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 1 August 2012 Kenya’s real estate sector is dominated by high-net-worth individuals and corporations, with very few youths investing the industry.
Female buying power on the rise in Africa Published by Kate Douglas on 31 July 2012 African women are becoming more independent and moving further away from their traditional stereotypical roles. More and more women are earning their own money and supporting families.
Shoprite takes on the DRC Published by Kate Douglas on 31 July 2012 Africa’s largest supermarket group, Shoprite, entered the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) with the opening of a supermarket in the capital Kinshasa.