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African tax practices – the key is to do your homework

Published by Claude Harding on 23 September 2010

Africa is not an easy place in which to do business. However, significant groundwork by those looking to invest in the continent can assist with avoiding the various pitfalls that may lie ahead.

Africa is expected to have 800 million mobile subscriptions by 2015.

Safaricom continues to look at ways to defend market share

Published by Imara Africa Securities team on 22 September 2010

As the price wars in the Kenyan mobile sector intensify, Safaricom last week slashed the cost of SMS’s by as much as 94%.

Ethiopian Airlines will later this year become the third African airline to join the Star Alliance network.

African air travel expected to grow steadily over next 20 years

Published by Claude Harding on 22 September 2010

Boeing forecasts that carriers in Africa will experience steady growth over the next 20 years as air travel on the continent continues to grow with the economy.

Banking sector uncertainty continues to plague Nigeria

Published by Imara Africa Securities team on 21 September 2010

The major driver of Nigeria’s stock exchange, the banking sector, has continued to wallow in the doldrums, steadily heading lower and lower.

How to acquire land for agriculture in Uganda

Published by Staff Writer on 20 September 2010

Question: I’m thinking of establishing a large-scale organic agriculture project in Uganda. What is the process involved in acquiring land for this? Submitted by D.K. Ross, United Kingdom

Executive remuneration: Issues to consider when placing people in Africa

Published by Claude Harding on 19 September 2010

“There are a variety of issues organisations need to consider when placing senior people in African countries, particularly in terms of executive remuneration and the structuring thereof.”

Mercedes Benz could boost investment in South Africa

Published by Staff Writer on 19 September 2010

Mercedes Benz South Africa has proposed a new investment in the country’s automotive industry which could see the creation of 2000 new jobs.

Second-hand clothing hurting Kenya’s textile industry

Published by Cathy Majtenyi on 16 September 2010

The sale of second-hand clothing is widespread in Kenya. But while it may benefit the pocketbooks of many people, critics say it harms the country’s domestic textile industry.

Johannesburg's skyline. South Africa remains the most competitive country in Sub-Saharan Africa.

South Africa most competitive country in Africa – report

Published by Claude Harding on 16 September 2010

South Africa has been ranked as the most competitive African country in The Global Competitiveness Report 2010–2011 index.

Overview: Investing on the Malawi Stock Exchange

Published by Addmore T. Chakurira on 16 September 2010

Addmore T. Chakurira, an analyst at Stockbrokers Malawi, gives an overview of the Malawi Stock Exchange

SA companies in line for contracts in Port Harcourt “New City” development

Published by Claude Harding on 15 September 2010

South African companies are in prime position to land contracts to the value of US$282 million for the New City development in Port Harcourt, the capital of Nigeria’s oil producing area.

Egyptian firms able to compete with China, says portfolio manager

Published by Jaco Maritz on 15 September 2010

Egypt’s manufacturing sector has the capability to compete head-on with Chinese companies, both in terms of price and quality.

The changing face of retail in Nigeria

Published by Jaco Maritz on 15 September 2010

Nigeria’s retail sector is undergoing change with international supermarket brands entering the country, new malls being constructed and the transformation of informal markets into more modern facilities.

Southern Sudan new battlefield for brewers

Published by Claude Harding on 15 September 2010

SABMiller, the world’s second largest brewer, and East African Breweries have both announced plans to boost their presence in Southern Sudan.

News

African tax practices – the key is to do your homework

Safaricom continues to look at ways to defend market share

African air travel expected to grow steadily over next 20 years

Banking sector uncertainty continues to plague Nigeria

How to acquire land for agriculture in Uganda

Executive remuneration: Issues to consider when placing people in Africa

Mercedes Benz could boost investment in South Africa

Second-hand clothing hurting Kenya’s textile industry

South Africa most competitive country in Africa – report

Overview: Investing on the Malawi Stock Exchange

SA companies in line for contracts in Port Harcourt “New City” development

Egyptian firms able to compete with China, says portfolio manager

The changing face of retail in Nigeria

Southern Sudan new battlefield for brewers

Ghanaian CEO shares lessons from building a retail business

Ghana: From side hustle to 16 stores – a retail entrepreneur’s story

Building an investable and scalable business in Kenya: Founders share their thoughts

Entrepreneur spots opportunity in Nigeria’s informal retail market

DRC could be lucrative market for Zambia and other neighbours

Tanzania: From rejections to $40m – an entrepreneur’s rocky road to success

Ghana: Profiting from local rice production

Sierra Leone: Seeing an opportunity in onion farming

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