Potential for low-cost housing projects in Uganda Published by Jaco Maritz on 15 June 2010 Uganda’s property sector holds considerable potential. Jaco Maritz spoke to the general manager of Kensington Real Estate about the opportunities in Uganda’s property market.
New approaches to property development in Nigeria Published by Staff Writer on 15 June 2010 Although the free fall in Nigeria’s property values may not be as drastic as the latter part of 2009, the bottom has not been reached. In the reshaped real estate market, new approaches will be essential to success.
The state of Kenya’s tourism industry Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 15 June 2010 Kenya’s tourism industry has great potential but faces various challenges. Dinfin Mulupi spoke to Guy Lawrence, CEO of Westminster Safaris Africa
Chinese firm to establish asphalt plant in Nigeria Published by Staff Writer on 14 June 2010 A Chinese engineering and construction company, Tiangsu Jialong, has signed a memorandum of understanding with some Nigerian firms to establish a 200 tonnes quarry and asphalt plant in Nigeria
BHP Billiton reaches iron ore agreement with Liberia Published by Staff Writer on 14 June 2010 BHP Billiton announced that it has concluded a mineral development agreement with the government of Liberia in relation to four major iron ore leases
South Africa’s high-speed train opens for public Published by Staff Writer on 14 June 2010 South Africa’s first high-speed train service, the Gautrain, last week officially opened for the public, just in time for the World Cup kick-off.
Barclays committed to South African subsidiary Published by Staff Writer on 14 June 2010 Barclays Plc chief executive officer, John Varley, said the United Kingdom-based bank is committed to its South Africa subsidiary, Absa Group Ltd, which it bought for $4.48 billion in 2005.
Kenyan cosmetics manufacturer taking on large multinationals Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 14 June 2010 A young Kenyan company is manufacturing its own brand of cosmetics products and looking to steal customers from the large multinationals.
Merrill Lynch SA receives boost for African expansion Published by Staff Writer on 11 June 2010 Bank of America is planning to make a large capital injection into its subsidiary Merrill Lynch South Africa.
“Organic agriculture not an option for Africa at the moment” Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 10 June 2010 As much as environmentalists have been promoting organic agriculture, the use of fertilisers is still important for Africa to achieve food sustainability.
Potential for soya bean processing in Malawi Published by Staff Writer on 10 June 2010 The Malawi Investment Promotion Agency is inviting investors to invest in soya bean processing activities.
Kenya Airways launches flights to Southern Sudan Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 9 June 2010 Kenya’s national carrier, Kenya Airways, has launched daily flights to Juba, the capital of Southern Sudan.
Upward trend in South African house price growth continues Published by Staff Writer on 7 June 2010 Middle-segment home values in South Africa increased further in May 2010 according to Absa Group Ltd., the country’s biggest mortgage lender.
South African company’s Mali investment plans on track Published by Staff Writer on 4 June 2010 South Africa-based sugar producer, Illovo Sugar, is at an advanced stage with its pre-project activities for establishing a project in Mali.