Siemens enters Africa’s wind energy market Published by Claude Harding on 30 January 2012 Germany-based Siemens has received its first wind turbine orders in Africa, marking the multinational’s entry into the continent’s wind market.
Pyrethrum: a white flower with significant business potential for Rwanda Published by Jonathan Kalan on 30 January 2012 A little white flower is bringing bright prospects for Rwanda’s economy, and the lives of thousands of small farmers in the process.
New research: How Africans are using Twitter Published by Femi Adewunmi on 30 January 2012 Micro-blogging platform Twitter is growing in popularity on the African continent, with users from South Africa, Nigeria, Kenya, Egypt and Morocco leading the pack.
“More than enough” potential for restaurants and fast-food in Africa Published by Claude Harding on 27 January 2012 South African restaurant franchisor Famous Brands has opened 18 new outlets in the rest of the continent during the last three months of 2011.
Troubles in Nigeria bad for business Published by Femi Adewunmi on 27 January 2012 The recent events in Nigeria are not only keeping politicians and security chiefs awake at night, but companies are also experiencing pain.
Sweet farming success with Senter 360 as irrigation partner Published by Promotional Feature on 25 January 2012 Competitively priced; robust quality; and uniquely African. This is how top South African sugar cane and fruit farmer Pieter van der Westhuizen describes Senter 360’s centre pivot irrigation systems.
Online startup Bandeka wants to connect well-educated Africans Published by Jaco Maritz on 25 January 2012 An online community for well-educated Africans. This is what Ghanaian-born Yaw Boateng and Tunde Kehinde, a Nigerian, seek to create with Bandeka.com.
Mining: Royalties, taxes and indigenisation remain in the spotlight Published by Imara Africa Securities team on 24 January 2012 Policy makers should remain “on their toes”, devising means of promoting investment in mining activity while also ensuring that the benefits trickle to the broader economy.
Agriculture should be central to Africa’s development, says Thabo Mbeki Published by Claude Harding on 23 January 2012 African agriculture should be positioned as the main driver of change on the continent.
Tycoon Chris Kirubi wants to be a mentor to young Kenyans Published by Femi Adewunmi on 23 January 2012 Kenyan businessman Chris Kirubi wants to be a mentor to the country’s young people.
Multinational drinks companies continue to invest in Africa Published by Claude Harding on 20 January 2012 Multinational alcoholic beverage companies are continuing to increase their exposure to sub-Saharan Africa’s rapidly growing economies.
Ghana oil production yet to peak Published by Femi Adewunmi on 20 January 2012 More than a year after Ghana pumped its first commercial crude oil, production is yet to reach its capacity of 120,000 barrels per day (bpd).
Insight into Tanzania’s advertising market Published by Jaco Maritz on 19 January 2012 During a recent interview with How we made it in Africa, Ulric Charteris, co-founder of Roots Marketing Communications, shared some insights into Tanzania’s advertising market.
10 African business leaders and thinkers to follow on Twitter Published by Claude Harding on 17 January 2012 A number of African business leaders and thinkers are using micro-blogging platform Twitter to communicate their thoughts on business, politics and Africa’s development.
