Manufacturing: Can Africa become the next China? Published by Jaco Maritz on 24 May 2011 Africa is at a critical moment in time where it needs to boost manufacturing if it wants to turn its current growth spurt into sustainable development.
Africa the epicentre of our growth prospects, says India’s Dabur Published by Imara Africa Securities team on 24 May 2011 Indian companies are continuing to target Africa as a conduit for growth, with one of the latest being Dabur India Ltd.
Zambian rice processing firm has big plans for the future Published by Maimbolwa Mulikelela on 24 May 2011 The 2011/2012 agriculture season looks bright and promising for YamBEEji Honey and Rice Products, a processing firm based in the rural areas of Zambia.
Learning about business in Africa from the sidelines a “waste of time” Published by Claude Harding on 22 May 2011 The only way to gain a real understanding of Africa’s business environment is to participate in an active and committed fashion.
Africa’s megacities and the opportunities they offer Published by Dianna Rienstra on 20 May 2011 By 2030, the 18 largest cities on the African continent will have a combined spending power of US$ 1.3 trillion. How can the needs of a growing urban community create opportunities for investment and growth?
Nigerian banks turning their focus towards agriculture Published by Jaco Maritz on 17 May 2011 “The fact that you have a bank that has its origins in investment banking looking seriously at agriculture, is a positive development.”
There is a perception gap about doing business in Africa, says Siemens boss Published by Claude Harding on 15 May 2011 The image of the continent portrayed by the media is very gloomy. “When I first got this job, business colleagues thought it was not a promotion, it was a punishment.”
The emergence of African cross-border banks, and the new risks they hold Published by Imara Africa Securities team on 15 May 2011 While the continent has had a long presence of international banks, the emergence of Africa-based regional lenders has significantly increased cross-border banking activity.
How we made it in Africa up for top business media award Published by Staff Writer on 12 May 2011 How we made it in Africa has been selected as one of the three finalists in the Media of the Year category for the Diageo Africa Business Reporting Awards 2011.
Why outsourcing could be Africa’s next big opportunity Published by Imara Africa Securities team on 11 May 2011 Intense competition in India’s business process outsourcing (BPO) industry has forced technology firm Spanco Ltd to expand to Africa where it expects to earn nearly half of its profits within two years.
Will manufacturing shift from China to Africa? Published by Claude Harding on 10 May 2011 “I know of one company, and only one at this point, that has moved their manufacturing operations from China to Africa.”
Why centre pivot irrigation is best for large areas Published by Promotional Feature on 10 May 2011 More and more farmers and project managers are using irrigation to improve their yields. We talk to Senter 360’s Theuns Dreyer about the advantages of centre pivot irrigation over other systems.
Case study: Adding value with bottle filling equipment Published by Promotional Feature on 10 May 2011 Aspiring entrepreneurs as well as established food and beverages companies can benefit from using Marefa International’s state-of-the-art bottle filling equipment. One such company that derives enormous value from using Marefa’s products is Montagu Foods.
Nestlé partners with Kenyan farmers to boost milk production Published by Jaco Maritz on 10 May 2011 Nestlé, one of the world’s largest food manufacturers, has partnered with local farmers in Kenya to improve the quality of milk produced in the region.
