Protea Hotels to build 15 new hotels in Zambia Published by Staff Writer on 26 September 2010 Protea Hotels Zambia is to construct 15 new hotels in Zambia, according to a report in the Times of Zambia.
Interview: Financing cocoa in Ghana Published by Staff Writer on 25 September 2010 Stanbic Bank Ghana this week confirmed that a record number of commitments have been secured for Ghana Cocoa Board’s 17th annual pre-export finance facility.
Safaricom continues to look at ways to defend market share Published by Imara Africa Securities team on 22 September 2010 As the price wars in the Kenyan mobile sector intensify, Safaricom last week slashed the cost of SMS’s by as much as 94%.
African air travel expected to grow steadily over next 20 years Published by Claude Harding on 22 September 2010 Boeing forecasts that carriers in Africa will experience steady growth over the next 20 years as air travel on the continent continues to grow with the economy.
Banking sector uncertainty continues to plague Nigeria Published by Imara Africa Securities team on 21 September 2010 The major driver of Nigeria’s stock exchange, the banking sector, has continued to wallow in the doldrums, steadily heading lower and lower.
How to acquire land for agriculture in Uganda Published by Staff Writer on 20 September 2010 Question: I’m thinking of establishing a large-scale organic agriculture project in Uganda. What is the process involved in acquiring land for this? Submitted by D.K. Ross, United Kingdom
Mercedes Benz could boost investment in South Africa Published by Staff Writer on 19 September 2010 Mercedes Benz South Africa has proposed a new investment in the country’s automotive industry which could see the creation of 2000 new jobs.
Second-hand clothing hurting Kenya’s textile industry Published by Cathy Majtenyi on 16 September 2010 The sale of second-hand clothing is widespread in Kenya. But while it may benefit the pocketbooks of many people, critics say it harms the country’s domestic textile industry.
Overview: Investing on the Malawi Stock Exchange Published by Addmore T. Chakurira on 16 September 2010 Addmore T. Chakurira, an analyst at Stockbrokers Malawi, gives an overview of the Malawi Stock Exchange
Egyptian firms able to compete with China, says portfolio manager Published by Jaco Maritz on 15 September 2010 Egypt’s manufacturing sector has the capability to compete head-on with Chinese companies, both in terms of price and quality.
The changing face of retail in Nigeria Published by Jaco Maritz on 15 September 2010 Nigeria’s retail sector is undergoing change with international supermarket brands entering the country, new malls being constructed and the transformation of informal markets into more modern facilities.
Southern Sudan new battlefield for brewers Published by Claude Harding on 15 September 2010 SABMiller, the world’s second largest brewer, and East African Breweries have both announced plans to boost their presence in Southern Sudan.
Angola a lucrative market for telecoms operators Published by Anthony Lopes Pinto and Estefania Jover on 15 September 2010 Like many other sectors of Angola’s economy, the country’s telecoms industry has more than a few tales to tell.
Business Advice: Opening an M-PESA outlet Published by Staff Writer on 14 September 2010 I would like to open an M-PESA outlet, may you please send me details of relevant people to contact? I tried Vodacom and Nedbank but I did not receive positive responses.