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S&P revises the outlook on Nigeria’s top three banks to positive

Published by Imara Africa Securities team on 9 January 2012

Last week, Standard & Poor’s Ratings Services (S&P) revised its outlook on Nigeria’s three largest banks – GT Bank, First Bank of Nigeria and Zenith Bank – to ‘positive’ from ‘stable’.

IBM targeting Africa’s banks for new business

Published by Femi Adewunmi on 8 January 2012

US-based technology firm IBM has significantly expanded its African footprint over the past three years.

Cage systems and other equipment for poultry farmers of all sizes

Published by Promotional Feature on 2 January 2012

“We can supply poultry farmers with all their equipment requirements. We offer the complete package.”

Complete equipment solutions for Africa’s poultry industry

Published by Promotional Feature on 2 January 2012

Peninsula Poultry Appliances (PPA) – one of South Africa’s oldest poultry equipment companies – supplies equipment to farmers across the African continent.

Erdvark – robust low-maintenance agricultural equipment for African conditions

Published by Promotional Feature on 2 January 2012

Erdvark, a South African-based manufacturer of agricultural implements and machinery, is offering African farmers quality solutions to their equipment needs.

Many farmers still don’t realise the importance of vaccination

Published by Promotional Feature on 2 January 2012

“Many farmers in Africa do not understand the importance of vaccination, especially the up-and-coming farmers,” says Dr. Thembinkosi Ramuthivheli from MSD Animal Health’s Sub-Saharan Business Centre.

Good nutrition essential for animals to perform at optimal levels

Published by Promotional Feature on 2 January 2012

NuTec is offering farmers in Africa high quality premixes for all commercial and companion animal species.

How to make it in Africa? Unilever listens to the consumer

Published by Loraine Stander on 30 December 2011

“There is a growing realisation that the future of Africa is based around a consumer rather than mining. This is a consumer that has been under-served and over-charged.”

10 ways how Africa can boost its capital markets

Published by Claude Harding on 28 December 2011

Bill Mills, regional CEO for Europe, the Middle East and Africa at banking group Citi, suggests ten measures that could be implemented to strengthen capital markets in Africa.

Capital raisings and acquisitions now the order of the day in telecoms sector

Published by Imara Africa Securities team on 22 December 2011

The growth and success of sub-Saharan Africa’s telecom sector is clearly measurable by not only assessing an increase in multinational interest but also by observing capital raisings and new strategic partnerships within the sector.

Kenyan banks move to cushion borrowers and avert loan defaults

Published by Imara Africa Securities team on 15 December 2011

Earlier this week, the Kenya Bankers’ Association released a statement detailing a set of initiatives designed to avert possible bank loan defaults on the back of spiking interest rates.

From humble beginnings to a $50m petroleum company

Published by Regina Ekiru on 12 December 2011

Regina Ekiru speaks to Ahmed Hashi about how he built Hashi Energy into a $50 million business.

Nakumatt pushes further into Africa. Should Shoprite be worried?

Published by Claude Harding on 12 December 2011

Kenya-based supermarket chain Nakumatt on Saturday took another step towards its goal of becoming a Pan-African retailer when it opened its first outlet in Tanzania.

How The Economist changed its tune on Africa

Published by Femi Adewunmi on 11 December 2011

From “the hopeless continent” to “Africa rising” – how The Economist made a U-turn on Africa.