Sub-Saharan Africa the world’s last cement frontier Published by Nontando Zunga and Anthony Lopes-Pinto on 27 February 2011 Sub-Saharan Africa is the world’s last cement frontier, currently with a supply deficit of some 5 million tons per annum.
Africa, China to reshape global oil markets Published by Claude Harding on 25 February 2011 Africa is poised to become a major player in the global oil markets due to the discovery of new reserves and as it ramps up production to meet growing global demand, especially from China.
Google expands reach in West Africa to tech-savvy youth Published by Julia Ritchey on 24 February 2011 West Africa’s internet penetration level remains one of the lowest in the world, but a booming market for mobile phones has more tech companies sensing opportunity.
Fabrinox partnering with international firms on African projects Published by Promotional Feature on 24 February 2011 South Africa-based manufacturing firm Fabrinox has built up a strong base of clients operating beyond the country’s borders in the rest of Africa.
How to protect your animals against ticks, mites and lice Published by Promotional Feature on 23 February 2011 Protect your animals against ticks, mites and lice with Intervet Schering-Plough Animal Health’s Taktic® range.
Africa one of the last frontiers for advertising industry Published by Jaco Maritz on 23 February 2011 International advertising agencies are scrambling to get a foothold in the African continent – described as one of the last great frontiers for the industry.
Not much clarity about SA’s stance on nationalisation Published by Denis Worrall on 21 February 2011 If you were a foreigner willing to make an investment in a mining project what would you do? – especially if you were offered something in Ghana and South Africa.
M-PESA recognised as one of the world’s best mobile money services Published by Claude Harding on 20 February 2011 M-PESA has won the Mobile Money for the Unbanked Award at this year’s Global Mobile Awards, which was held last week in Barcelona.
Will Nigeria’s football clubs list on the stock exchange? Published by Claude Harding on 18 February 2011 An analyst told Business Day that Nigeria Premier League football clubs would have to completely change their structure and management before they can list on the country’s stock exchange.
Africa’s mining sector viewed as attractive investment proposition, despite problems Published by Imara Africa Securities team on 17 February 2011 Africa’s mining potential is unfolding as a number of economies are becoming more important in terms of global mineral production.
Tiger Brands’ hunger for Africa cannot be satisfied Published by Claude Harding on 16 February 2011 South African fast-moving consumer goods company, Tiger Brands, has over the past few months made a number of acquisitions in the rest of the continent.
South African farmers ready to venture into the Congo Published by Jaco Maritz on 14 February 2011 A group of South African farmers are preparing to go up to the Republic of the Congo and start with commercial agriculture in the central African state.
Exploring southern Sudan’s potential for agribusiness Published by Jaco Maritz on 13 February 2011 Southern Sudan’s agriculture sector holds good potential for investment across the value chain.
Addressing Ghana’s agriculture challenges Published by Tim Gros on 11 February 2011 Adopting a business-as-usual approach to agriculture in Ghana is really not an option if long-term and sustainable food security is to be achieved.
