Nigeria: Jonathan to run for president in next election Published by Staff Writer on 8 September 2010 Nigerian President Goodluck Jonathan has told leaders in the ruling People’s Democratic Party he will seek the party’s nomination in the upcoming presidential election.
BHP Billiton, ArcelorMittal terminate discussions to combine West Africa assets Published by Staff Writer on 8 September 2010 BHP Billiton and ArcelorMittal today jointly announced they have ended discussions to combine the two companies’ iron ore interests in Liberia and Guinea into a single joint venture.
Interview with Zim farmers in Nigeria Published by Jaco Maritz on 7 September 2010 In 2004 a group of Zimbabwean farmers were invited to start with commercial agriculture in Nigeria. Jaco Maritz caught up with Graham and Judy Hatty to find out how things are going.
Ghana seeking investment in tourism sector Published by Staff Writer on 7 September 2010 The Ghana Investment Promotion Centre (GIPC) is inviting foreign and local investors to invest in the country’s tourism sector.
Tile and sanitaryware manufacturer looking to boost African exports Published by Staff Writer on 7 September 2010 Ceramic Industries, the South Africa-based manufacturer of tiles and sanitaryware, expects exports to the rest of Africa to play a bigger part in the business going forward.
Portuguese investors not put off by Maputo riots Published by Staff Writer on 6 September 2010 The recent riots in Maputo will not scare Portuguese firms from investing in Mozambique, according to Telmo Fernandes, managing partner of Market Access, a Portugal-based consultancy firm.
Uganda’s growth expected to outpace big brother Kenya Published by Imara Africa Securities team on 5 September 2010 Uganda, like the rest of East Africa relative to Kenya, tends to play in the shadows when it comes to being a potential investment destination.
Mobicash to provide mobile payment services in Namibia Published by Staff Writer on 5 September 2010 The Bank of Namibia has granted Mobicash Payment Solutions permission to provide mobile payment services in the country.
Advice on exporting to Africa Published by Staff Writer on 5 September 2010 Question: I’m a South Africa-based manufacturer looking to export my products into the rest of Africa. Any tips on how to do this?
Making financial services work in rural Tanzania Published by Mark Napier on 3 September 2010 Mbinga Community Bank is a small microfinance bank in a remote part of Tanzania, but Mbinga District’s geography is only one of the bank’s operating challenges.
South Africa’s ten best business blogs? Published by Staff Writer on 3 September 2010 The following blogs have been nominated in the category UCT GSB Best Business Blog in the 2010 South African Blog Awards:
Tullow Oil acquires licences in Kenya and Ethiopia Published by Staff Writer on 2 September 2010 Tullow Oil plc has announced the acquisition of a 50% operated interest in six adjacent licences covering the East African Rift Basins of Kenya and Ethiopia.
Clean up heralds new era for Nigerian exchange Published by Dianna Games on 1 September 2010 The recent firing of the Nigerian Stock Exchange (NSE) CEO highlights a gradual move to a new standard of corporate governance in Nigeria.
‘Africa needs to negotiate best deals for itself’ Published by Staff Writer on 1 September 2010 Africa has plenty to gain from the growing involvement of China and other BRIC nations in trade and investment on the continent, says Sim Tshabalala, chief executive of Standard Bank South Africa.