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Doing business with China – advice for Africans

Published by Jaco Maritz on 15 April 2011

China has overtaken the US and Europe as southern Africa’s biggest trading partner. So keeping tabs on the “do’s and don’ts” of doing business with this Asian superpower has become a must.

West African cities to become continent’s consumer hotspots

Published by Imara Africa Securities team on 15 April 2011

Roughly 400 mid-size cities in emerging markets – cities many executives will have never heard of – are posed to generate nearly 40% of global growth over the next 15 years.

Africa’s largest flower auction sourcing from across the continent

Published by Loraine Stander on 15 April 2011

Multiflora is Africa’s largest flower auction and sells 300 million flower stems per year from its premises in Johannesburg. The flower market currently sources flowers from across the continent.

How mobile video is helping Africa’s rural farmers

Published by Claude Harding on 14 April 2011

A new approach is teaching farmers in Africa a variety of farming techniques through simple animations that can be viewed on mobile phones.

FirstRand announces interest in Nigeria’s Sterling Bank

Published by Staff Writer on 14 April 2011

South African banking and financial services group FirstRand today announced that it might acquire a majority stake in Nigeria’s Sterling Bank.

The Singapore of Africa?

Published by Claude Harding on 14 April 2011

Rwanda’s ambition to become the Singapore of Africa is succeeding, according to a recent report by Renaissance Capital.

South Africa scores another goal after World Cup

Published by Sven Richter on 13 April 2011

Since hosting the FIFA World Cup in 2010 – an event that surprised the country’s many critics with its success – South Africa has scored another goal with its inclusion in the BRIC economic group.

The Backpack Farm packaged with all the essential agriculture inputs such as seed, crop protection products and irrigation equipment.

Entrepreneur watch: Giving farmers a backpack for success

Published by Regina Ekiru on 12 April 2011

A backpack packed with everything you need to run a successful small-scale farming operation. This is what an innovative company is offering small-scale farmers in Kenya and southern Sudan.

Identifying Africa’s bright spots

Published by Nico Colombant on 12 April 2011

Economists and experts warn against considering Africa as a homogeneous entity.

HSBC licensed to open Kenyan office

Published by Staff Writer on 11 April 2011

HSBC has been given permission to open a representative office in Kenya for marketing and liaison purposes.

Barclays scraps ATM charges in East Africa

Published by Staff Writer on 11 April 2011

Barclays Bank has announced it will stop charging for transactions through is Automated Teller Machines in Kenya, Tanzania, and Uganda.

Winds of change start blowing in Nigeria

Published by Imara Africa Securities team on 11 April 2011

Early results show that the ruling People’s Democratic Party is losing its grip on power.

Land in Africa remains an emotive issue

Published by Claude Harding on 11 April 2011

Investors buying farmland in Africa need to take note of the political and emotional risks involved, and it is essential that they do their homework before making any purchases.

The importance of food safety in Africa

Published by Promotional Feature on 10 April 2011

Food and cosmetic manufacturers who neglect to ensure their products are free of harmful bacteria and safe for human consumption run the risk of damaging their brands.

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Doing business with China – advice for Africans

West African cities to become continent’s consumer hotspots

Africa’s largest flower auction sourcing from across the continent

How mobile video is helping Africa’s rural farmers

FirstRand announces interest in Nigeria’s Sterling Bank

The Singapore of Africa?

South Africa scores another goal after World Cup

Entrepreneur watch: Giving farmers a backpack for success

Identifying Africa’s bright spots

HSBC licensed to open Kenyan office

Barclays scraps ATM charges in East Africa

Winds of change start blowing in Nigeria

Land in Africa remains an emotive issue

The importance of food safety in Africa

What it takes to build a logistics network from scratch in West Africa

Building a restaurant chain in Nigeria: The story of Toasties

Where this investor sees the best opportunities in Africa

Gyms in Nigeria: ‘We could be a thousand times larger’

Sell first, produce later

From beverage cans to gyms: Verod’s investment playbook for West Africa

‘All businesses are hard,’ says Tanzanian entrepreneur

How to build a $1bn African investment firm

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