Parmalat pushing into Africa; powdered milk remains a challenge Published by Jaco Maritz on 18 March 2011 Dairy producer Parmalat is experiencing an increase in demand for its products from the African continent.
How financing is enabling subsistence farmers to ramp up their game Published by Claude Harding on 18 March 2011 Through innovative financing solutions, Africa’s subsistence farmers are slowly but surely transforming themselves into commercial producers of crops.
Ethiopian ICT hub under construction Published by Staff Writer on 18 March 2011 Construction has started on Ethiopia’s first Information and Communications Technology (ICT) Park.
More to Niger Delta than guns and water Published by Claude Harding on 17 March 2011 Nigeria’s Niger Delta, an area better known for militant bombings and kidnappings, holds good potential for investment despite the negative publicity it has attracted over recent years.
FirstRand in talks to buy Nigerian bank Published by Staff Writer on 16 March 2011 Reuters reports that South African banking group FirstRand is in advanced talks with Nigeria’s Sterling Bank over making a strategic investment in the lender.
Africa must make most of China-US rivalry Published by Claude Harding on 16 March 2011 Competition between China and the US to be Africa’s main trading and development partner presents the continent with better strategic choices.
DRC’s Inga 3 hydro project expected to generate power by 2018 Published by Staff Writer on 15 March 2011 The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) expects its Inga 3 hydro project to start producing electricity by 2017/18.
Why socially responsible investing should not be seen as a burden Published by Jaco Maritz on 15 March 2011 “At the end of the day, socially responsible investing should be seen as investment risk mitigation.”
Brazilian firms growing their footprint in Portuguese-speaking Africa Published by Claude Harding on 14 March 2011 Brazilian companies are playing an increasingly bigger role on the African continent, especially in the Portuguese-speaking countries.
South African business seized in Zimbabwe Published by Staff Writer on 14 March 2011 A group of Zanu PF youths have seized Easipark, a South African company which had been contracted to manage parking and towing services in Harare.
Visa to target East African market with new Nairobi office Published by Staff Writer on 14 March 2011 Payment systems provider Visa International has indicated that it plans to open an office in Nairobi.
US firms see opportunities in Africa after business trip Published by William Eagle on 14 March 2011 Ethiopia, Kenya and Ghana all have investment opportunities for the US business community, according to Scott Eisner of the US Chamber of Commerce.
Lagos light rail project to impact property prices Published by Claude Harding on 14 March 2011 A new light rail mass transit system in Lagos is set to have an impact on property prices in Nigeria’s commercial capital.
Ethiopia to generate hydro power from Nile River dam Published by Staff Writer on 13 March 2011 Ethiopia is set to build a major dam along the Nile River to generate hydro electricity, Prime Minister Meles Zenawi told a press conference on Saturday.
