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.
Vainglorious waterway quest leaves presidents stranded Published by Dianna Games on 7 December 2010 Three African presidents stood on a river bank recently, waiting for their boat to come in. It never arrived. This is no metaphor.
Mozambique continues to attract investment Published by Imara Africa Securities team on 7 December 2010 Mozambique has remained on the radar screen of investors this year, as its economy continues to progress from years of civil conflict and a socialist driven ethos.
Pan-African Exchange likely to remain a concept for the foreseeable future Published by Imara Africa Securities team on 6 December 2010 “I think we can safely say Africa’s exchanges will continue to operate on a stand-alone basis for a while.”
The heat is on for operators in Africa’s mobile space Published by Imara Africa Securities team on 6 December 2010 Phone companies with more than US$90bn invested in Africa, are finding that making money from each user in the world’s fastest-growing market is turning into the biggest challenge.
Silk Invest sees opportunities in Africa’s food industry Published by Jaco Maritz on 5 December 2010 Silk Invest recently announced it is planning to launch a private equity fund to invest in African food-related industries. How we made it in Africa interviews Silk Invest’s CEO Zin Bekkali
Pearson acquires majority stake in South African education company Published by Staff Writer on 5 December 2010 International publishing and education company Pearson recently announced that it has agreed to acquire a 75% stake in CTI Education Group of South Africa.
Google launches free classifieds service in Ghana Published by Claude Harding on 5 December 2010 Google has launched Google Trader in Ghana, a free classifieds service that allows people to buy and sell products and services as well as search for jobs.
Lifestyle retailer has ambitious expansion plans for east Africa Published by Claude Harding on 5 December 2010 One of east Africa’s largest clothing and household goods retailers, Deacons Kenya Limited, is planning to increase its footprint and diversify its brands across the region.
Accelerating agricultural transformation through private equity investment Published by Karima Ola on 3 December 2010 Private equity investors in Africa’s agribusiness sector are well positioned to offer not only the necessary financial capital but also the knowledge that will aid in Africa’s economic development.
