Samsung to develop products specifically for Africa Published by Femi Adewunmi on 1 September 2011 As part of its Africa growth strategy, Samsung has announced that it will tailor products specifically for the Kenyan market.
Mauritius looking at ways to boost economy Published by Imara Africa Securities team on 1 September 2011 Mauritius is planning a range of reforms to boost growth after the country cut its growth target due to declining tourism revenues from the crisis-hit euro zone.
Dark days for South African hotels Published by Staff Writer on 31 August 2011 Hotels in South Africa are being forced to close down due to a downturn in the hospitality industry.
Ethiopian fruit company’s vision is more than a quick buck Published by Jaco Maritz on 31 August 2011 The traditional African investment mindset is that you have to make your money very quickly to reduce risks such as land expropriation, a famine outbreak or even war.
Rwanda making it easier for companies to do business Published by Claude Harding on 30 August 2011 Rwanda is the East African country that has improved its business regulatory environment the most over the past five years.
Standard Bank’s Africa strategy will take time to show results Published by Staff Writer on 29 August 2011 South Africa-based Standard Bank says that its strategy for the rest of the continent may take five years to show meaningful results.
Accidental farmer making waves in Kenya Published by Regina Ekiru on 29 August 2011 How we made it in Africa’s Regina Ekiru to talks to Su Kahumbu Stephanou, one of Kenya’s most successful organic farmers and the woman behind the award-winning iCow mobile application.
60% of Africans to live in cities by 2050 Published by Jaco Maritz on 26 August 2011 African cities will grow by 25% by 2025 and it is expected that 60% of the continent’s population will be urbanised by 2050.
Kenya’s Nakumatt could compete with the likes of Shoprite in rest of Africa Published by Claude Harding on 25 August 2011 East African supermarket chain Nakumatt’s expansion plans could see it competing with retailers such as Walmart, Shoprite, Pick n Pay and Spar.
More oil fields to be developed in Ghana Published by Staff Writer on 24 August 2011 UK-based Tullow Oil has announced that it will develop more oil fields off the Ghanaian coast.
Nigeria set to overtake UK as largest market for Guinness Published by Femi Adewunmi on 24 August 2011 Nigeria is expected to overtake the UK as the largest market for Guinness stout in 2014.
Elizabeth Arden excited about possibilities in Africa Published by Loraine Stander on 23 August 2011 Cosmetics company Elizabeth Arden took a strategic decision two years ago to cater more specifically for the ethnic market, especially around skincare and colour.
Why Absa decided to invest in Mozambique’s insurance industry Published by Jaco Maritz on 23 August 2011 South African banking group Absa sees strong potential in Mozambique’s insurance sector.
Kenyan cement firm to take on South African producers Published by Staff Writer on 23 August 2011 Kenya’s Athi River Mining (ARM) has announced that it will build a cement plant in South Africa by 2013.