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Absa plans IPO for Tanzania’s National Bank of Commerce

Published by Staff Writer on 9 May 2010

South African banking group, Absa, plans to hold an initial public offering for Tanzania’s National Bank of Commerce, in which it has a 55.5% stake, and list it on the Dar es Salaam Stock Exchange.

How to start a business in Nigeria

Published by Staff Writer on 7 May 2010

Question: I’m looking at opening a branch for my printing business in Nigeria but have no idea about how to approach this. Please help!

Nigeria’s president passes away

Published by Staff Writer on 6 May 2010

President Umaru Musa Yar’Adua is dead after a long illness. He passed away on Wednesday night in the presidential villa, Aso Rock, Abuja.

Central Bank of Kenya Governor, Prof Njuguna Ndungu

Central Bank of Kenya to launch sharia-compliant bonds and treasury bills

Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 5 May 2010

The Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) has announced that it is working on plans to launch the flotation of sharia-compliant bonds and treasury bills in the Kenyan money market.

Opportunity to mine salt at Djibouti’s Assal Lake

Published by Staff Writer on 5 May 2010

Investors have the opportunity to invest in the mining of sea salt at Djibouti’s Assal Lake.

Adili Popat, chief executive officer of Bavaria Auto, next to the new 2010 BMW X1 series launched at the Nairobi showroom in Kenya yesterday.

New BMW X1 expected to exceed sales targets in East Africa

Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 5 May 2010

Kenya’s exclusive BMW distributor, Bavaria Auto, yesterday launched the new 2010 BMW X1 sports utility vehicle series in the capital Nairobi.

Gulf African Bank to expand to Tanzania and Uganda

Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 5 May 2010

Gulf African Bank (GAB) has announced it is planning to enter Tanzania and Uganda by the end of the year. The plans follow the Islamic bank’s successful launch and growth in the Kenyan market.

Which countries have the most potential for sugar cane growing and processing?

Published by Staff Writer on 4 May 2010

Question: Which countries in Africa have the best potential for sugar cane growing and processing?

Renaissance Capital acquires BJM Securities

Published by Staff Writer on 3 May 2010

South Africa-based BJM Holdings today announced the sale of its wholly owned subsidiary BJM Securities to the Russian emerging markets investment bank, Renaissance Capital.

West African media firms hit by economic downturn

Published by Staff Writer on 3 May 2010

West African media organisations are finding it increasingly difficult to survive due to the tough economic situation.

Vodacom’s DRC investment turns sour

Published by Jaco Maritz on 3 May 2010

South Africa-based Vodacom’s experience in the Democratic Republic of Congo recently took a turn for the worse due to a fall-out between the company and its local partner.

Kenyan entrepreneur turns trash into cash

Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 3 May 2010

A Kenyan firm has discovered a way to turn plastic waste into a profitable business venture. Lorna Rutto is the founder of Global Bio Energy, a company that manufactures fencing posts from recycled consumer plastic waste from Dandora, a slum in Kenya’s capital city of Nairobi.

US firm to invest in agriculture projects in Angola, Malawi

Published by Staff Writer on 1 May 2010

US-based Gaiacor International has announced that it has signed a memorandum of understanding with MITC Investments to manage and operate large farming operations in Angola.

African farmers growing organic crops for European markets

Published by Staff Writer on 30 April 2010

African farmers are making money producing organically grown crops for European markets, where demand for healthier food is growing.

News

Absa plans IPO for Tanzania’s National Bank of Commerce

How to start a business in Nigeria

Nigeria’s president passes away

Central Bank of Kenya to launch sharia-compliant bonds and treasury bills

Opportunity to mine salt at Djibouti’s Assal Lake

New BMW X1 expected to exceed sales targets in East Africa

Gulf African Bank to expand to Tanzania and Uganda

Which countries have the most potential for sugar cane growing and processing?

Renaissance Capital acquires BJM Securities

West African media firms hit by economic downturn

Vodacom’s DRC investment turns sour

Kenyan entrepreneur turns trash into cash

US firm to invest in agriculture projects in Angola, Malawi

African farmers growing organic crops for European markets

Ideas and strategies to make money in Africa’s agribusiness and food industry

Africa’s most powerful passports revealed in new ranking

Linking farmers with tractors: The business model of Ghana’s TROTRO Tractor

How this London banker built an Ethiopian food company

Nigerian entrepreneur making progress on building the Alibaba of Africa

Pay-as-you-go cold storage: Businessman wants to expand beyond Nigeria

How to profit from housing in Kenya: Businessman shares his experiences

Seven mistakes the African diaspora make when starting a business in Africa

Three African agtech start-ups to watch

Ghana: Farming business supplies KFC and exports to Europe

High fuel and fertiliser costs contributing to food inflation in Africa

Commercial ties between Africa and Singapore have never been stronger

A smoothie business in Nigeria: Entrepreneur shares her journey

Nigeria: Entrepreneur sees opportunity in off-grid freezers

Business trip to Nigeria: Same old, plus a currency conundrum

Africa’s leading fintech start-ups share six characteristics

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