Africa ‘much like China was 30 years ago’ Published by Claude Harding on 24 November 2010 Africa could be on the brink of an economic takeoff, much like China was 30 years ago, and India 20 years ago.
Why Indian investors are shunning Europe for Africa Published by Claude Harding on 24 November 2010 Business people in emerging markets benchmark themselves against the double digit growth opportunities found in their own countries.
Corporate air travel in Africa struggling to fully recover Published by Staff Writer on 24 November 2010 Corporate air travel in Africa has not recovered to pre-recession levels, says British Airways Kenya country manager, George Mawadri.
South African consumer goods company invests in Ethiopia, Nigeria Published by Staff Writer on 24 November 2010 South African fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) company, Tiger Brands, today announced new investments in Ethiopia and Nigeria.
Zimbabwe back on the front burner Published by Denis Worrall on 24 November 2010 With Zimbabwe scheduled to have elections in 2011, Dr Dennis Worrall looks at how the international community should respond to the current political situation in the country.
Globe’s Malawi mining project set to benefit from Chinese investment Published by Claude Harding on 22 November 2010 Globe Metals & Mining, an African-focused resource company, has entered into an agreement to form a strategic partnership with China’s ECE.
Interview: Doing business in South Africa’s power sector Published by Nermin Musovic on 22 November 2010 Salvador von Neuberg, CEO of Bilfinger Berger Power Holdings, says South Africa’s power sector holds good growth potential.
Ethiopia attracting increasing interest from investors Published by Imara Africa Securities team on 18 November 2010 Africa’s second most populace nation, Ethiopia, is slowly but surely continuing on its path of economic liberalisation, and is appearing more and more on the radar of investors.
International agriculture company invests big in Gabon Published by Staff Writer on 18 November 2010 Global agriculture company Olam International recently announced two significant investments in Gabon – a fertiliser complex and a oil palm plantation.
Russia and its involvement in Africa Published by Simon Freemantle and Jeremy Stevens on 17 November 2010 Despite the fact that Russia-Africa trade hovered near USD8 bn in 2008 and 2009, we sit at a new threshold of Russia-Africa relations.
Francophone west Africa to grow at slower rate than rest of continent Published by Imara Africa Securities team on 16 November 2010 Bloomberg recently reported that growth in the west African countries using the CFA franc as a currency will be slower than the average for Sub-Saharan Africa next year.
How effective are Lagos’ model city plans? Published by Alitheia Capital on 15 November 2010 Using the Ikoyi-Victoria Island Model City Plan (MCP) as a case study, we look at the effectiveness of Lagos State’s MCPs. The article highlights some of the key factors affecting its successful implementation and proffers ideas to achieve better and more effective monitoring and control processes.
Investec eyeing Angola stock exchange launch Published by Jaco Maritz on 15 November 2010 Investec Asset Management would be interested to invest in Angola once the country’s stock exchange launches.
Property: Why the town of Takoradi is Africa’s next big opportunity Published by Claude Harding on 15 November 2010 Takoradi, a small coastal town on Ghana’s west coast, is emerging as one of the new hotspots for African property developers.
