All about the money? The reasons why we work Published by Amanda Matthee on 29 September 2011 Somebody once said work is an important channel through which life comes to us. But what exactly are people looking for in today’s world of work? Amanda Matthee asked around.
Retail report highlights African countries as “hidden heroes” Published by Imara Africa Securities team on 28 September 2011 “Walmart’s entry into South Africa has thrown the spotlight on a region that has typically been overshadowed by Asia when talking about future retail growth.”
M-Farm: Boosting Kenya’s agricultural sector, one SMS at a time Published by Regina Ekiru on 28 September 2011 Regina Ekiru speaks to the founders of M-Farm, one of Kenya’s most well-known mobile phone based solutions for the agricultural sector.
Uganda a vibrant economy for Qatar Airways Published by Staff Writer on 26 September 2011 Qatar Airways has confidence in the Ugandan economy and sees it as a vibrant market.
Africa and Asia could become the epicentre of the global economy Published by Maria Ramos on 26 September 2011 Absa chief executive Maria Ramos looks at how Africa and Asia can grow in a time of global recession.
Advice on doing business in Angola Published by Jaco Maritz on 26 September 2011 Daniel Swanepoel, managing director of Daniel John Consulting, recently shared some insights about doing business in Angola at a seminar in Cape Town.
Zambia’s new president and the next 90 days Published by Imara Africa Securities team on 24 September 2011 Zambia’s new president Michael Sata was sworn in yesterday. We take a look at the implications for the country’s economy.
Zambian president concedes electoral defeat Published by Staff Writer on 23 September 2011 Zambian president Rupiah Banda has conceded electoral defeat to Michael Sata, who has been declared winner of the presidential election.
Putting the African growth story back into perspective Published by Claude Harding on 21 September 2011 Despite Sub-Saharan Africa’s robust economic growth in recent years, a new report points out that the continent still lags behind the rest of the world with respect to national competitiveness.
Why Ericsson chose Ghana for its African support hub Published by Staff Writer on 20 September 2011 Swedish telecommunications firm Ericsson has picked Ghana to base its African Regional Support Centre (RSC).
Botswana to become major diamond trading hub Published by Imara Africa Securities team on 20 September 2011 Botswana, the world’s largest producer of diamonds, is transforming into a leading diamond trading and manufacturing hub.
Africa’s four most powerful women Published by Femi Adewunmi on 19 September 2011 Four Africans feature in this year’s ranking of The World’s 100 Most Powerful Women, compiled by American business magazine Forbes.
No reason to rush into the Egyptian market, says Imara Published by Claude Harding on 19 September 2011 Pan-African financial services group Imara has indicated to international investors there is no great need to leap into Egyptian equity markets following the ‘Arab Spring’.
Shoprite boosts its presence in Mauritius Published by Staff Writer on 16 September 2011 The largest food retailer in Africa, the Shoprite Group, will be adding two new Shoprite supermarkets to its operations in Mauritius after acquiring two Kaddy Plus stores.
