Resource nationalism: good or bad? Published by Claude Harding on 8 April 2011 “The natural instinct of the mining industry is to fight these developments in every way possible.”
General Electric looking at Africa for future growth Published by Claude Harding on 7 April 2011 US-based multinational General Electric Co (GE) is seeing Africa as a key driver for its future growth.
Words of wisdom for doing business in Africa Published by Jaco Maritz on 7 April 2011 Africa is not for the faint-hearted, but it is the place to be,” Johan van Deventer, managing director of Freshmark, recently told the Africa Economic Forum conference in Cape Town.
SA’s Sanlam to invest in Zambia, Tanzania Published by Staff Writer on 6 April 2011 South African financial services firm Sanlam said it will invest in medical insurance businesses in Zambia and Tanzania during 2011.
Can investors look beyond Africa’s short-term turmoil? Published by Imara Africa Securities team on 5 April 2011 Recent events reminded investors that investing in Africa does come with some risks.
Chinese vehicle manufacturer Foton to build assembly plant in Kenya Published by Staff Writer on 5 April 2011 Chinese vehicle manufacturer Foton is taking on Japanese and European brands such as Mercedes, Iveco, Mitsubishi, and Nissan by setting up an assembly plant in Kenya.
Nigerian market opens up for clothing retailers Published by Jaco Maritz on 5 April 2011 Nigeria’s decision to lift a ban on imported textiles is opening up many opportunities for foreign clothing retailers.
Africa’s best airport: And the winner is… Published by Claude Harding on 5 April 2011 South African airports trumped other airports on the continent in the Skytrax 2011 World Airport Awards.
Africa’s best airport: And the winner is… Published by Staff Writer on 4 April 2011 Johannesburg’s OR Tambo International Airport has been named the best airport on the African continent.
Telkom sells Nigerian unit to Visafone Published by Staff Writer on 4 April 2011 Telkom South Africa has announced that it will sell its troubled Nigerian unit, Multi-Links, to Visafone for US$52 million.
South Africa – BRIC or briquette? Published by Claude Harding on 3 April 2011 South Africa’s invitation to join the BRIC (Brazil, Russia, India and China) group of emerging economies has been controversial.
New era for M-PESA Published by Claude Harding on 3 April 2011 Kenyan mobile operator Safaricom last week announced a deal that will enable the 13.5 million customers using its M-PESA mobile money transfer service to receive payments from any of the 80,000 Western Union agent locations across the world.
Angola’s diamond industry could rival oil sector Published by Staff Writer on 2 April 2011 Within the next 15 to 20 years, Angola’s diamond industry could rival its oil sector in both output and volume.
Nigeria votes: Polls postponed to Monday Published by Claude Harding on 2 April 2011 Nigeria’s Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has postponed the country’s National Assembly elections to Monday 4 April. The polls were originally scheduled for Saturday.