IBM targeting Africa’s banks for new business Published by Femi Adewunmi on 8 January 2012 US-based technology firm IBM has significantly expanded its African footprint over the past three years.
Restoring Angolan agriculture to its former glory Published by Jaco Maritz on 6 January 2012 Many might find it hard to believe that Angola’s capital Luanda used to be the party capital of the central African region up until 1975, when the country gained independence from Portugal.
2011 a broadly successful year for investors in Africa Published by Claude Harding on 4 January 2012 Investors in Africa should consider 2011 a successful year, says Sven Richter, head of frontier markets at Renaissance Asset Managers.
African entrepreneurs can have a global impact, says Richard Branson Published by Regina Ekiru on 3 January 2012 “I’m sure African entrepreneurs can make global impact. Having made money in Africa, African entrepreneurs can then go to address global issues.”
Cage systems and other equipment for poultry farmers of all sizes Published by Promotional Feature on 2 January 2012 “We can supply poultry farmers with all their equipment requirements. We offer the complete package.”
Complete equipment solutions for Africa’s poultry industry Published by Promotional Feature on 2 January 2012 Peninsula Poultry Appliances (PPA) – one of South Africa’s oldest poultry equipment companies – supplies equipment to farmers across the African continent.
Erdvark – robust low-maintenance agricultural equipment for African conditions Published by Promotional Feature on 2 January 2012 Erdvark, a South African-based manufacturer of agricultural implements and machinery, is offering African farmers quality solutions to their equipment needs.
Many farmers still don’t realise the importance of vaccination Published by Promotional Feature on 2 January 2012 “Many farmers in Africa do not understand the importance of vaccination, especially the up-and-coming farmers,” says Dr. Thembinkosi Ramuthivheli from MSD Animal Health’s Sub-Saharan Business Centre.
Good nutrition essential for animals to perform at optimal levels Published by Promotional Feature on 2 January 2012 NuTec is offering farmers in Africa high quality premixes for all commercial and companion animal species.
How to make it in Africa? Unilever listens to the consumer Published by Loraine Stander on 30 December 2011 “There is a growing realisation that the future of Africa is based around a consumer rather than mining. This is a consumer that has been under-served and over-charged.”
10 ways how Africa can boost its capital markets Published by Claude Harding on 28 December 2011 Bill Mills, regional CEO for Europe, the Middle East and Africa at banking group Citi, suggests ten measures that could be implemented to strengthen capital markets in Africa.
All we want for Christmas is… Published by Mert Yildiz on 23 December 2011 Mert Yildiz, an analyst at Renaissance Capital, in a slightly offbeat article for the silly season, examines how money influences our happiness.
Capital raisings and acquisitions now the order of the day in telecoms sector Published by Imara Africa Securities team on 22 December 2011 The growth and success of sub-Saharan Africa’s telecom sector is clearly measurable by not only assessing an increase in multinational interest but also by observing capital raisings and new strategic partnerships within the sector.
Our 10 most popular articles of 2011 Published by Claude Harding on 21 December 2011 The best thing about online publishing is that everything can be measured – from the number of How we made it in Africa readers in Abuja to the time the average Zimbabwean spends on the site. Here are the ten articles that received the most views in 2011.
