Transport infrastructure and services opportunities in Ghana Published by Staff Writer on 2 June 2010 Investors are invited to invest in Ghana’s transport infrastructure and services. Identified as one of government’s priority areas, the sector offers exciting opportunities.
Tapping money from waste water Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 1 June 2010 A Kenya-based company, Biobox East Africa, has seen a business opportunity in the recycling of waste water. Dinfin Mulupi reports
Starbucks coffee to launch in South Africa Published by Staff Writer on 31 May 2010 Starbucks Coffee International has entered into a license partnership agreement with Emperica Marketing to distribute Starbucks coffee in South Africa in the hotel, restaurant catering, hospitality and leisure channels.
More wind power projects to come on stream in Southern Africa Published by Staff Writer on 30 May 2010 Wind power generation currently plays a negligible role in the energy mix of Southern Africa but the situation is expected to improve slightly over the coming years.
Rwanda best place to do business in East Africa – report Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 28 May 2010 Rwanda is the best place to do business in East Africa. This according to a World Bank report published this week.
Advice on investing in Nigeria’s renewable energy sector Published by Staff Writer on 28 May 2010 I have an energy consulting firm in the UK and I am toying with the idea of investing in Nigeria in the renewable energy sector. Could you please advise me on the steps I need to take?
Hotel operator books its place on Botswana Stock Exchange Published by Staff Writer on 27 May 2010 Cresta Marakanelo, Botswana’s largest hotel operator, is on track for a 17 June listing on the Botswana Stock Exchange judging by enthusiastic public response to the sale of 62,9 million shares in the company by Botswana Development Corporation.
Download Niger’s Mining Code Published by Staff Writer on 26 May 2010 Niger’s mining industry plays a significant role in the country’s economy. Minerals found in Niger include coal, gold, gypsum, limestone, salt, silver, tin and uranium.
Will Africa get an extra country? Published by Staff Writer on 25 May 2010 Southern Sudan will in early 2011 hold a referendum to determine whether to remain part of a united Sudan or become a separate state.
Cement firm positive about Rwanda’s economy Published by Staff Writer on 25 May 2010 Tanzania-based Tanga Cement Company (TCC), which launched its operations in Rwanda last week, is positive about the country’s potential due to solid gross domestic product (GDP) growth and the low inflation rate.
Japanese organisation financing new Mombasa container terminal Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 24 May 2010 The Kenya Ports Authority (KPA) has said designs for the construction of a KSh.16 billion (US$202 million) second container terminal at the Mombasa port will be ready by June.
Fortune favours the brave (and patient) Published by Jaco Maritz on 22 May 2010 The Imara Group is one of the pioneers in Africa’s investment banking and asset management space. The group invests in numerous stock exchanges across the continent. Jaco Maritz spoke to John Legat, chief executive officer of Imara Asset Management.
Cameroon signs trade agreement on tropical hardwood Published by Staff Writer on 20 May 2010 The European Union (EU) and the Government of Cameroon last week announced a trade agreement in which Africa’s biggest exporter of tropical hardwood to Europe has agreed to ensure wood traded within the country and shipped from Cameroon to the EU and other destinations worldwide contains no illegal timber.
Dutch company seeing potential in polluted water Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 20 May 2010 Multi Purpose Industries (MPI), a Dutch company specialising in potable water solutions, has launched a state-of-the-art decentralised water purification unit in Kenya. MPI has invested over US$70 million in the project.
