Mzoli’s owner focused on township economic development Published by Jaco Maritz on 24 April 2011 “Our main mission was to bring together people from all walks of life. People of all colour must get together over a piece of meat.”
Barclays and Absa to become ‘One Bank in Africa’ Published by Staff Writer on 24 April 2011 South African banking group Absa and Barclays, its parent company, have agreed to align the two units’ Africa strategies.
South Africa trying to position itself as Africa’s Islamic finance hub Published by Claude Harding on 22 April 2011 “Even though Islamic finance has been around for 50 years, more than half of the continent’s Muslim population remains unbanked.”
Sharp eye on Kenya’s electronics market Published by Regina Ekiru on 20 April 2011 Sharp Electronics, the Japanese manufacturer, has its eyes cast on Kenya, a market awash with cheap counterfeit electronics from China.
Latest IMF outlook remains bullish on Sub-Saharan Africa Published by Imara Africa Securities team on 20 April 2011 Last week the International Monetary Fund (IMF) published its World Economic Outlook for April 2011, and its prognosis continued to be positive for Sub-Saharan Africa
How Africa can learn from Chinese agriculture Published by Steve Davis and Jonathan Woetzel on 20 April 2011 African countries have spent decades trying to jump-start agricultural production. In the search for new approaches, many experts are looking for answers in China.
Why Nokia Siemens decided to base its Africa head office in Kenya Published by Claude Harding on 20 April 2011 Nokia Siemens Networks has picked Nairobi, Kenya as a base for its headquarters for the entire African region.
East African firms spending more on marketing Published by Staff Writer on 19 April 2011 East African firms are spending more on advertising – if the region’s largest marketing company’s most recent financial results are anything to go by.
African agriculture: New avenues for business opening-up Published by Jaco Maritz on 19 April 2011 Agribusiness companies should think outside of the box and consider the opportunities opening-up on the back of the continent’s mineral resources boom.
Insight Angola: April update from Roger Ballard-Tremeer Published by Roger Ballard-Tremeer on 19 April 2011 More than ever before the Angolan market is presenting high return on investment opportunities for traders and investors.
India to manufacture fertiliser in Gabon, and then ship it back home Published by Claude Harding on 18 April 2011 An Indian company has chosen to invest in a fertiliser manufacturing plant in the central African country of Gabon.
Nigeria: Jonathan likely to stay on as president Published by Staff Writer on 17 April 2011 Reuters on Sunday reported that Nigerian President Goodluck Jonathan looks set to win the country’s presidential election.
New “first of its kind” property development coming to Lusaka Published by Claude Harding on 17 April 2011 A new multi-million-dollar mixed-use residential and commercial development, called Roma Park, on Friday officially launched in Lusaka, Zambia.
Rwanda: New cassava flour plant to give farmers a ready market Published by Claude Harding on 16 April 2011 A new Rwf5 billion (US$8.4 million) cassava flour processing plant in Rwanda will provide farmers with a ready market for their produce.
