Produce cut flowers in Ghana Published by Staff Writer on 13 July 2010 Investors have the opportunity to invest in the production of flowers in Ghana. The country’s floriculture industry is at an infant stage of development relative to Africa’s major flower producers.
Overcoming language barriers in Angola Published by Staff Writer on 13 July 2010 Is it difficult for English speaking people to do business in Angola, given that the majority of the population speaks Portuguese?
Challenges and benefits of “going green” in Nigeria Published by Alitheia Capital on 12 July 2010 Nigeria is confronted with several peculiar challenges which make a green agenda appear unattainable. Top of these include the solutions that have been adopted because of the inefficiencies in the energy and transportation systems, as well as waste management. The building industry also has its peculiar handicaps.
Interview: Selling electronics and home appliances in Zambia Published by Jaco Maritz on 12 July 2010 Radian Stores Ltd. is the authorised distributor in Zambia for Philips and LG Electronics. Jaco Maritz spoke to the company’s director, Abhilash Bajpai.
Leasing of land to foreign investors unpopular in Cameroon Published by Staff Writer on 12 July 2010 Rural people in several parts of Cameroon are protesting a government policy that allows the government to sell or lease arable land to foreign investors.
What is the investment outlook for Africa? Published by Staff Writer on 10 July 2010 There is a growing realisation that Africa’s resources must be tapped if the needs of China, India and other fast-growing emerging markets are going to be met.
Mining firm facing troubles in Guinea Published by Jaco Maritz on 8 July 2010 Guinea’s minister of mining, Mahmoud Thiam, this week told Anglo-Australian miner, Rio Tinto, that it must respect its obligations in Guinea or risk having its mining licence withdrawn.
Mobile operators boosting investments in Africa Published by Imara Africa Securities team on 8 July 2010 The telecommunications sector in Africa continues to provide an attractive investment destination for mobile network operators as announcements regarding continued investment over the past few days have shown.
Main One Cable to revolutionise broadband in West Africa Published by Claude Harding on 8 July 2010 The Main One submarine fibre optic cable system linking West Africa to Europe was last week completed and commissioned.
Property firm expecting a surge in business activity Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 8 July 2010 Some of the biggest names in Kenya’s property industry have come together to develop a premium piece of real estate worth Ksh.1 billion (US$12 million).
Absa’s bid to acquire Namibian bank rejected Published by Staff Writer on 7 July 2010 The Bank of Namibia, the country’s central bank, has rejected South Africa-based Absa Group’s application to acquire a majority stake in Bank Windhoek.
Liberia’s rubber sub-sector holds investment potential Published by Staff Writer on 6 July 2010 Liberia’s National Investment Commission (NIC) is inviting foreign and local investors to invest in the county’s rubber sub-sector.
Strong economic growth projected for Mozambique Published by Claude Harding on 5 July 2010 Mozambique is expected to grow robustly in 2010 as a combination of accommodative economic policy and a rebound in global trade boosts the economy.
Nestlé to boost operations in Africa Published by Jaco Maritz on 5 July 2010 Nestlé last week announced it will invest CHF 150 million (US$141 million) in the Equatorial African Region (EAR) over the next three years.
