Kenya: Manufacturers anticipating an increase in demand Published by Staff Writer on 11 January 2011 Kenyan manufacturers are increasing their production capacity in order cater for an anticipated increase in demand following positive economic growth forecasts for the region.
Mozambique’s Movitel to invest $120m to upgrade infrastructure Published by Staff Writer on 10 January 2011 Mozambique’s third largest mobile operator Movitel will spend US$120 million over the next year to upgrade its infrastructure, Reuters recently reported.
South African car sales increase by 29.6% in December Published by Staff Writer on 10 January 2011 The National Association of Automobile Manufacturers of South Africa (Naamsa) today reported a 29.6% increase in vehicle sales in December compared to December 2009.
Zambia copper output to exceed 740,000 tons this year Published by Staff Writer on 10 January 2011 Zambia’s Finance Minister Situmbeko Musokotwane says the country’s copper production is likely to exceed 740,000 tons in 2011.
Botswana traders shunning local farmers in favour of South African imports Published by Staff Writer on 10 January 2011 Nemanja Radovanovich, a spokesman of Botswana’s Talana Farms, says that the country’s traders prefer to import produce from South Africa rather than buy from local farmers.
Nigeria’s south-western states to establish JV for infrastructure development Published by Staff Writer on 10 January 2011 Nigeria’s south-western states (Ekiti, Ondo, Osun and Lagos States) are set to establish a joint venture in a bid to improve infrastructure in the region.
Investors eyeing opportunities in southern Sudan Published by Jaco Maritz on 10 January 2011 “Smart investors, savvy analysts and individuals familiar with emerging markets know that southern Sudan is poised to become Africa’s next best bet.”
Strong potential for fish farming in Africa Published by Promotional Feature on 10 January 2011 With the demand for fish strong throughout Africa, aquaculture presents a potentially lucrative business opportunity.
Nigeria: Government to introduce new power tariff Published by Staff Writer on 7 January 2011 Nigeria’s federal government said a new electricity tariff would be announced in April 2011.
Sudan to stop subsidising sugar and petroleum Published by Staff Writer on 7 January 2011 Sudan has announced that it plans to gradually stop subsidising sugar and petroleum products in a bid to free up extra cash.
Niger imports from Ivory Coast drops by 70% because of crisis Published by Staff Writer on 7 January 2011 The political crisis in Ivory Coast has led to a 70% drop in exports from that country to Niger.
South Africa facing electricity crisis for next two years Published by Staff Writer on 7 January 2011 South African power utility Eskom has warned that electricity supply will be under great pressure for the next two years as it waits for new power stations to come on line.
Zimbabwe allowed to hold two diamond auctions this year Published by Staff Writer on 6 January 2011 Zimbabwe’s deputy mines minister Gift Chimanikire says that Kimberley Process, an international body set up to control the sale of conflict gems, has given the country permission to hold two diamond auctions this year.
Fibre optic cable roll-out to boost broadband in Rwanda Published by Staff Writer on 6 January 2011 The Rwanda Development Board has revealed that the country’s fibre optic cable roll-out has been completed and that the network will be fully operational by April 2011.