Liberia’s rubber sub-sector holds investment potential Published by Staff Writer on 6 July 2010 Liberia’s National Investment Commission (NIC) is inviting foreign and local investors to invest in the county’s rubber sub-sector.
Nestlé to boost operations in Africa Published by Jaco Maritz on 5 July 2010 Nestlé last week announced it will invest CHF 150 million (US$141 million) in the Equatorial African Region (EAR) over the next three years.
Which markets in Africa are doing the best? Published by Staff Writer on 2 July 2010 South Africa is by far the largest and most liquid of the markets in sub-Saharan Africa. There are many world class companies in South Africa and these present good investing opportunities.
Cosmetics giant introduces 24 new products in East Africa Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 2 July 2010 Global cosmetics giant, Oriflame, today introduced 24 new products into the East African market as it seeks to grow its market share.
Nigeria’s coal deposits identified Published by Staff Writer on 2 July 2010 Nigeria has major unexploited coal resources. The government has recently placed a high priority on utilising these resources to increase Nigeria’s electricity generating capacity.
Is a pan-African bourse feasible? Published by Imara Africa Securities team on 1 July 2010 Absa CEO, Maria Ramos, speaking at the Global Forum this week, was quoted as saying that Africa’s stock exchanges are too fragmented, which may point to the need for a single pan-African bourse.
Google goes Swahili Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 1 July 2010 Google yesterday unveiled Swahili versions of Gmail, Google Maps and Google Chrome.
What oil production will mean for Uganda’s economy Published by Imara Africa Securities team on 30 June 2010 The commencement of oil production in Uganda has the potential to give the East African country’s economy a significant boost.
More than 70% of Naspers pay TV subscribers from South Africa Published by Claude Harding on 29 June 2010 More than 70% of emerging markets media group Naspers’ African pay television subscribers are from South Africa alone.
Obstacles to intra-regional trade in West Africa Published by Jean-Louis Ekra on 29 June 2010 The low ratio of intra-African trade to total African trade despite rising intra-African trade values has been traced to some tariff and non-tariff barriers to the trade.
Africa’s top microfinance stock pick? Published by Imara Africa Securities team on 29 June 2010 Imara Africa Securities believes that operating in the continent’s microfinance industry can be sustainably profitable, if the business is managed correctly
Possible Chinese investment in Nigerian bank? Published by Staff Writer on 24 June 2010 A Chinese bank might soon make an equity investment in Nigeria’s First Bank.
Botswana hotel operator to list on stock exchange this Monday Published by Staff Writer on 24 June 2010 Cresta Marakanelo Limited, Botswana’s largest hotel operator, will commence its listing on the Botswana Stock Exchange this Monday (June 28) following the country’s widest and biggest truly public offering of shares to date.
Group of South African companies involved in Malawi mall Published by Staff Writer on 23 June 2010 A number of South African companies are involved in the construction of a shopping centre in Lilongwe, Malawi.
