Why black professionals are shunning Cape Town for Jo’burg Published by Jaco Maritz on 15 February 2011 Many black professionals perceive Cape Town as an unwelcoming city that’s not open to black talent, says Guy Lundy, futurist and CEO of Accelerate Cape Town.
Property group buys Cape Town’s V&A Waterfront Published by Staff Writer on 15 February 2011 Growthpoint Properties Limited together with the Public Investment Corporation Limited (PIC) representing the Government Employees Pension Fund announced today that they have entered into an agreement to acquire, in equal proportions, South Africa’s iconic V&A Waterfront.
With improved governance, Nigeria may yet be a Bric hopeful Published by Dianna Games on 15 February 2011 The Nigerian presidential race is effectively done and dusted — even though the poll is scheduled for April.
South African farmers ready to venture into the Congo Published by Jaco Maritz on 14 February 2011 A group of South African farmers are preparing to go up to the Republic of the Congo and start with commercial agriculture in the central African state.
Wal-Mart’s acquisition of Massmart one step closer to completion Published by Staff Writer on 14 February 2011 Wal-Mart’s proposed acquisition of Pan-African retailer Massmart received a nod from South Africa’s Competition Commission.
New bank loans for M-Pesa agents Published by Staff Writer on 13 February 2011 M-Pesa agents in Kenya can now acquire unsecured bank loans, to expand their businesses, from KCB following a partnership agreement between the bank and mobile operator Safaricom.
International airlines eyeing Zimbabwe route Published by Staff Writer on 13 February 2011 Nine international airlines have proposed to fly into Zimbabwe this year.
Multinationals need to develop solutions that are relevant for Africans Published by Claude Harding on 13 February 2011 Multinationals looking to operate in Africa cannot simply duplicate what they are doing elsewhere in the world and need to offer the continent relevant products and services.
Exploring southern Sudan’s potential for agribusiness Published by Jaco Maritz on 13 February 2011 Southern Sudan’s agriculture sector holds good potential for investment across the value chain.
Egypt: Zin Bekkali responds to the news of Mubarak’s resignation Published by Staff Writer on 11 February 2011 In response to the news that Egyptian president Hosni Mubarak has resigned, Zin Bekkali, CEO of emerging markets focused Silk Invest, wrote the following note.
Addressing Ghana’s agriculture challenges Published by Tim Gros on 11 February 2011 Adopting a business-as-usual approach to agriculture in Ghana is really not an option if long-term and sustainable food security is to be achieved.
Uganda expects increased foreign investment fuelled by oil Published by Imara Africa Securities team on 11 February 2011 Uganda is pinning a lot of hope on the domino effect to other parts of the economy that the discovery of oil could have.
Nigeria a major focus for Zambia’s Zambeef Published by Claude Harding on 10 February 2011 Zambian agribusiness company Zambeef Products Plc is looking to further boost its operations in Nigeria.
Dried fruit and vegetables – products of the future Published by Promotional Feature on 10 February 2011 Governments, NGOs and private companies should consider food drying as the next step after the establishment of farms and urban agriculture projects.
