Nigeria ahead of SA in race to become Africa’s first addition to BRIC grouping? Published by Imara Africa Securities team on 16 December 2010 While South Africa is the larger economy, Nigeria is expected to catch up in the next few years.
KFC looking to boost African footprint Published by Claude Harding on 14 December 2010 US-based restaurant group Yum! Brands is aggressively expanding its KFC chicken restaurants across the African continent.
International hotel operators getting serious about Africa Published by Jaco Maritz on 13 December 2010 “All the big brands are now focused on Africa,” says Andrew McLachlan, Rezidor’s vice president of business development for Africa.
BlackBerry to reach more Africans Published by Claude Harding on 13 December 2010 Research In Motion (RIM), designer and manufacturer of BlackBerry smartphones, has improved its distribution capacity in Africa through an agreement with Brightstar Corp., a US-based global services company.
Public private partnerships – the answer to Nigeria’s infrastructure problems? Published by Alitheia Capital on 12 December 2010 Nigeria’s infrastructure challenge is huge and the involvement of the private sector is not just desirous, but necessary.
South Africa’s FirstRand unveils Africa growth strategy Published by Claude Harding on 11 December 2010 South African financial services group FirstRand recently outlined a growth strategy with a strong focus on the rest of the African continent.
Interview: Servicing Malawi’s property industry Published by Nermin Musovic on 10 December 2010 “Malawi has a need for coordinated developments that take care of what the population needs.” How we made it in Africa interviews Anton Bieber, CEO of Broll Malawi
Nigeria’s upcoming elections – looking at some of the issues Published by Staff Writer on 10 December 2010 Investors and business people will keep a close eye on Nigeria’s upcoming general elections. Historian Max Siollun addresses some of the issues
Why South African exporters should take West Africa seriously Published by Staff Writer on 10 December 2010 How we made it in Africa talks to Nils Flaatten, CEO of Wesgro, about why West Africa is a good market for exporters.
KFC to open 20 restaurants in Nigeria during 2011 Published by Staff Writer on 10 December 2010 US-based restaurant group Yum! Brands is planning to open 20 KFC outlets in Nigeria during 2011.
Agri focus: World Food Prize winner Monty Jones talks to us Published by Jaco Maritz on 10 December 2010 Dr Monty Jones, one of TIME magazine’s most influential people for 2007, talks to Jaco Maritz about a broad range of issues currently affecting Africa’s agriculture sector.
Famous Brands strengthens foothold in Mauritius Published by Claude Harding on 9 December 2010 South African restaurant group Famous Brands has laid the foundations for an extensive presence on the island of Mauritius.
The reasons why Astral Foods decided to boost its investment in Zambia Published by Jaco Maritz on 8 December 2010 Astral Foods recently opened a broiler breeding farm and hatchery in Zambia. Jaco Maritz talks to Astral’s Roedolf Steenkamp about Zambia’s poultry industry.
Ivory Coast faces severe economic consequences if deadlock not resolved Published by Julien Veron on 7 December 2010 Ivory Coast faces severe economic consequences if the impasse between election winner Alassane Ouattara and rival Laurent Gbagbo is not resolved.