Student accommodation in Nigeria – an opportunity for investors Published by Femi Adewunmi on 1 April 2012 Opportunities are opening-up for the private sector in the development and maintenance of student accommodation in Nigeria.
Five myths about resource nationalism Published by Claude Harding on 1 April 2012 Resource nationalism is currently a hot topic, both in Africa and internationally. We cut through some of the common myths surrounding resource nationalism.
The end of the ‘fertiliser mafia’ and a new dawn for Nigerian agriculture Published by Femi Adewunmi on 30 March 2012 “The agriculture ministry … has tended to be controlled by what we refer to as the fertiliser mafia.”
Kenya’s luxury property market records highest growth globally in 2011 Published by Claude Harding on 29 March 2012 Kenya’s luxury real estate saw the greatest price increase globally according to Knight Frank’s Prime International Residential Index.
Cassava could save Africa from the effects of climate change Published by Femi Adewunmi on 29 March 2012 While it is impossible to accurately predict the impact of climate change, one crop could potentially guarantee Africa’s food security, regardless of the weather.
Should investors reconsider their attitude towards fish farming in Africa? Published by Christoph Evard on 28 March 2012 Aquaculture is one of the most efficient ways of producing animal protein. This industry is beginning to bud in Africa.
Can Groupon and other daily deal websites really benefit your business? Published by Loraine Stander on 28 March 2012 Loraine Stander looks at common criticisms against group buying websites, and finds out how to make this new form of advertising work for your business.
Breaking news: Oil discovered in Kenya Published by Claude Harding on 26 March 2012 UK-based Tullow Oil today announced that it has found oil in Kenya.
Wal-Mart shouldn’t expect an easy ride in Africa Published by Imara Africa Securities team on 23 March 2012 While Wal-Mart has not revealed its strategy on how it aims to grow its market share in the high growth developing markets of Africa, we think it will require careful scrutiny given the dynamism of the African consumer.
Watch out M-Pesa. The sudden rise of Tangaza Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 23 March 2012 Dinfin Mulupi talks to Oscar Ikinu, co-founder of Kenya’s fast-growing mobile money platform Tangaza.
Ranked: Africa’s most competitive cities Published by Femi Adewunmi on 22 March 2012 Despite Africa’s strong economic growth over the past decade, the continent’s cities still lag behind the rest of the world in terms of competitiveness.
Private equity firm sees opportunity in South Sudan agriculture Published by Claude Harding on 22 March 2012 “Africa is long on opportunities, but short of capital and short of experienced general partners.”
Will Konza City become Kenya’s Silicon Valley? Published by Gabe Joselow on 20 March 2012 It is hard to escape the images of “Konza City” in Kenya. Advertisements promoting the future high-tech hub, or “technopolis,” appear daily in the country’s newspapers and show regularly on the state television network.
Find the right candidate for the job. Agricultural Placements knows African agribusiness Published by Promotional Feature on 20 March 2012 Agricultural Placements, a South African-based recruitment agency, specialises in finding and placing the right personnel for agricultural, agro-processing and other agribusiness companies and projects in Africa.