Kenya Airways launches Angola route Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 17 August 2010 Kenya’s national carrier, Kenya Airways (KQ), has launched flights to Luanda, Angola.
Zim economy may be much bigger than thought Published by Claude Harding on 16 August 2010 Just how big is the Zimbabwe economy and how upbeat should one be about growth prospects?
Growing demand for retail space in Kenya Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 13 August 2010 The increasing purchasing power among Kenya’s growing middle class is driving demand for the construction of more shopping centres.
Japan to construct solar power plant in Botswana Published by Staff Writer on 12 August 2010 A one megawatt (MW) solar power station is set to be built in Botswana, the first of its kind in the country.
Firms looking to reduce dependency on state power utilities Published by Imara Africa Securities team on 11 August 2010 In line with the prevailing commodities boom, we foresee a similar trend on sources of power such as coal and uranium. However, the critical shortage of power has also had a negative impact on economies.
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.
