Logistics drives development of Africa’s breadbaskets Published by Abrie de Swardt on 21 October 2011 “We do not have a food supply problem; we have an access problem. So it is appropriate to focus today on the logistics of food security and getting food to people who need it most.”
The current global stalemate and Africa Published by Donald Kaberuka on 21 October 2011 Many African leaders, myself included, have had to field questions as to the likely impact of the current global economic situation on low-income countries of Africa.
A private sector approach to preserving Kenya’s wildlife Published by Jonathan Kalan on 20 October 2011 “I’m not ashamed to make profits, I want to make profits. But I want to come up with a way that’s a win-win for everybody.”
Emerging market countries climbing on Africa bandwagon Published by Imara Africa Securities team on 20 October 2011 We expect more emerging market countries such as Turkey to join the bandwagon of investments into Sub-Saharan Africa.
Unlimited potential for direct selling of cosmetics in Africa Published by Loraine Stander on 19 October 2011 The growing African middle class presents endless opportunities for direct selling companies, especially those focusing on cosmetics.
Why the economic woes in the West will not leave Africa unharmed Published by Claude Harding on 18 October 2011 Sub-Saharan African countries will be affected by the current downturn, although they are still likely to outperform more developed markets.
Africa’s deepening financial sector Published by Claude Harding on 17 October 2011 The deepening of Africa’s financial sector is both a result of, and a driver of, the strong macroeconomic gains reflected across several of the continent’s core markets over the course of the past decade.
African governments seeking greater benefits from mineral wealth Published by Imara Africa Securities team on 17 October 2011 African governments are increasingly seeking a bigger chunk of their mineral resources wealth.
Ranked: Kenya’s 40 most valuable brands Published by Femi Adewunmi on 15 October 2011 Mobile telecommunications giant Safaricom is Kenya’s most valuable brand, according to the 2011 Brand Finance Kenyan Top 40 index.
World looking to African agriculture as solution for food crisis Published by Simon Freemantle on 15 October 2011 As nations seek external sources of nutrition, focus is narrowing on those regions which still have large untapped agricultural potential. No region epitomises this residual allure more than Sub-Saharan Africa.
What is a lion worth? Valuing Africa’s tourism potential Published by Sven Richter on 13 October 2011 The lions we see today are likely to be worth much, much more in the future.
How Africa’s economy is benefiting from the ICT revolution Published by Claude Harding on 13 October 2011 Few alterations of Africa’s macroeconomic vista have been as noticeable and inclusive as the growth of the continent’s ICT sector.
Leaving the farm: Africa’s rapid urbanisation Published by Claude Harding on 12 October 2011 Enticed by the promise of economic prosperity, millions of Africans are converging on the continent’s ballooning urban nodes.
African companies moving outside their home markets Published by Imara Africa Securities team on 11 October 2011 Sub-Saharan African companies are making strides in becoming multinational corporations.