News

US retailer Gap confident about North African market

Published by Claude Harding on 4 July 2011

Despite the recent political turmoil experienced in North Africa, US-based clothing retailer Gap Inc. last week announced that it will enter the continent by opening stores Egypt and Morocco.

Nigeria: MTN to give millions access to financial services

Published by Staff Writer on 4 July 2011

Nigeria’s largest mobile telecoms operator MTN has announced that it will launch mobile money services in August.

An artist's impression of the new building.

Lusaka skyscraper to be evidence of Zambia’s new prosperity

Published by Claude Harding on 4 July 2011

Zambia’s tallest building, the burnt-out Society House tower in Lusaka, is to be redeveloped at a cost of US$100 million.

Think big, start small and start now, says Kenyan entrepreneur

Published by Regina Ekiru on 4 July 2011

Eric Kinoti is the 27-year-old founder and managing director of Shade Systems East Africa. He talks to Regina Ekiru about his journey from cashier to successful businessman.

China, India more attractive than Africa, says Ford boss

Published by Imara Africa Securities team on 1 July 2011

According to Lewis Booth, the CFO of U.S. car maker Ford Motor Co, Africa may be growing quickly, but still offers fewer opportunities than more robust emerging markets such as China and India.

Walmart kicks off South African advertising campaign

Published by Staff Writer on 29 June 2011

During the past weekend, South Africans got their first taste of the Walmart brand.

Pam Golding chief shares his thoughts on Africa’s real estate market

Published by Jaco Maritz on 29 June 2011

How we made it in Africa interviews Dr Andrew Golding, chief executive of South African real estate agency Pam Golding.

Investment case for Africa now stronger than ever, says Ecobank

Published by Femi Adewunmi on 29 June 2011

“Direct foreign investment in the continent is forecast to reach US$150 billion by 2015.”

Many foreign companies are running their African operations from Kenya's capital Nairobi.

Africa’s top countries for investment identified

Published by Claude Harding on 28 June 2011

South Africa, Nigeria and Kenya are Africa’s best investment destinations for 2011, according to the Dutch-based organisation Africa Business Panel.

The investment in the Northern Coffee Corporation is expected to lift the morale of Zambia's coffee farmers.

Better times ahead for Zambian coffee industry

Published by Maimbolwa Mulikelela on 28 June 2011

“People will never stop drinking coffee because they need it, even when in sorrow, as we saw during the last world recession.”

Pick n Pay says local farmers will benefit from its entry into Mozambique

Published by Claude Harding on 27 June 2011

South African supermarket group Pick n Pay plans to support local farmers in Mozambique, where it recently opened its first store.

Eight Zimbabwean banks in unhealthy positions

Published by Staff Writer on 26 June 2011

The Zimbabwe Independent reports that eight of the country’s banks are struggling due to the depressed economy.

Central Bank of Nigeria Governor, Lamido Sanusi

Nigeria removes impediment to investment

Published by Femi Adewunmi on 26 June 2011

Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, Lamido Sanusi, has revealed that the one-year restriction associated with the holding period of the Certificate of Capital Importation (CCI) in the fixed income market will be lifted.

The new service is expected to reduce the misappropriation of funds and increase transparency.

Ghana: New mobile money service could boost agri-processing

Published by Femi Adewunmi on 26 June 2011

Many agri-processing firms in Africa are struggling to access financing to buy raw materials from farmers.

News

US retailer Gap confident about North African market

Nigeria: MTN to give millions access to financial services

Lusaka skyscraper to be evidence of Zambia’s new prosperity

Think big, start small and start now, says Kenyan entrepreneur

China, India more attractive than Africa, says Ford boss

Walmart kicks off South African advertising campaign

Pam Golding chief shares his thoughts on Africa’s real estate market

Investment case for Africa now stronger than ever, says Ecobank

Africa’s top countries for investment identified

Better times ahead for Zambian coffee industry

Pick n Pay says local farmers will benefit from its entry into Mozambique

Eight Zimbabwean banks in unhealthy positions

Nigeria removes impediment to investment

Ghana: New mobile money service could boost agri-processing

DRC could be lucrative market for Zambia and other neighbours

Tanzania: From rejections to $40m – an entrepreneur’s rocky road to success

Ghana: Profiting from local rice production

Sierra Leone: Seeing an opportunity in onion farming

Nigeria: Entrepreneur turns 960 naira (less than $1) into national food business

A business approach to healthcare delivery in Nigeria

It’s tough out there: Nigerian entrepreneur adapting to a difficult business environment

Changing how Zambia cooks – and building a business around it

Footer

Footer