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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.

Sub-Saharan Africa should encourage investment in energy sector

Published by Imara Africa Securities team on 11 December 2011

The ordeal faced by governments in sub-Saharan Africa along with the rest of the world is not only to meet the increasing demand for energy but to also tackle climate change issues.

‘Go it alone’ a major bottleneck for Africa, says Equity Bank boss

Published by Regina Ekiru on 10 December 2011

Equity Bank chief executive James Mwangi has criticised entrepreneurs for taking an individualistic approach to business, describing it as “a major bottleneck in Africa”.

Why Siemens sees a business opportunity in Africa’s fast growing cities

Published by Femi Adewunmi on 10 December 2011

Cities will play a critical role in Africa’s economic future, says Siegmar Pröbstl, CEO of Siemens Africa.

How green are Africa’s cities?

Published by Claude Harding on 9 December 2011

Many sub-Saharan African cities included in the Siemens African Green City Index face considerable environmental problems.

Looking to become wealthy? Consider rice farming in Nigeria

Published by Claude Harding on 8 December 2011

Global agricultural company Olam says the cultivation and processing of rice in Nigeria has the potential to be a lucrative industry.

Inside the KFC restaurant in Accra, Ghana.

KFC’s African growth won’t show significant profits in short-term

Published by Femi Adewunmi on 8 December 2011

Even though some Nigerians hold their wedding receptions at KFC, the brand’s African expansion strategy is not expected to show significant profits for the next decade.

Nigeria’s Dangote Cement could be a threat to multinationals like Lafarge

Published by Femi Adewunmi on 7 December 2011

Nigeria’s largest cement company, Dangote Cement, could become the world’s sixth biggest producer if its expansion plans play out as expected.

How MTN is profiting from Nigeria’s informal economy

Published by Robert Neuwirth on 6 December 2011

Robert Neuwirth, author of Stealth of Nations: The Global Rise of the Informal Economy, examines how mobile operator MTN is using hawkers and street vendors as distribution agents.

Kenyan poultry entrepreneur turns $6 into a $100,000 business

Published by James Karuga on 6 December 2011

The frustrations associated with finding a good egg incubator drove Geoffrey Kago to invent one.

Sectors

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

Kenyan banks move to cushion borrowers and avert loan defaults

From humble beginnings to a $50m petroleum company

Nakumatt pushes further into Africa. Should Shoprite be worried?

How The Economist changed its tune on Africa

Sub-Saharan Africa should encourage investment in energy sector

‘Go it alone’ a major bottleneck for Africa, says Equity Bank boss

Why Siemens sees a business opportunity in Africa’s fast growing cities

How green are Africa’s cities?

Looking to become wealthy? Consider rice farming in Nigeria

KFC’s African growth won’t show significant profits in short-term

Nigeria’s Dangote Cement could be a threat to multinationals like Lafarge

How MTN is profiting from Nigeria’s informal economy

Kenyan poultry entrepreneur turns $6 into a $100,000 business

How this French serial entrepreneur started investing in Africa

What it takes to build a logistics network from scratch in West Africa

Building a restaurant chain in Nigeria: The story of Toasties

Where this investor sees the best opportunities in Africa

Gyms in Nigeria: ‘We could be a thousand times larger’

Sell first, produce later

From beverage cans to gyms: Verod’s investment playbook for West Africa

‘All businesses are hard,’ says Tanzanian entrepreneur

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