South Africa already seeing benefits of BRICS club Published by Jaco Maritz on 5 September 2011 It seems as if South Africa is already benefiting from its partnership with the BRICS countries.
Mark Shuttleworth shares his thoughts on the future of Africa Published by Mark Shuttleworth on 5 September 2011 “The population of Africa in 20 years’ time will be dramatically better off. They will have first-world expectations.”
Kenya to introduce one-stop border posts Published by Staff Writer on 2 September 2011 Kenya is set to establish five one-stop border posts, which will likely be a massive boost for trade in the region.
Why consumer goods firms should look at Uganda, Ethiopia and Kenya Published by Claude Harding on 2 September 2011 Rand Merchant Bank has identified Uganda, Ethiopia and Kenya as potentially good investment destinations for companies focused on the African consumer.
What the economic turmoil in the west means for Africa Published by Claude Harding on 1 September 2011 How will the current economic turmoil in developed markets such as the U.S. and Europe affect Africa? Charles Robertson, global chief economist at Renaissance Capital, had the following to say.
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.
