Globacom to start operations in The Gambia Published by Staff Writer on 21 July 2010 Nigeria-based African telecommunications firm, Globacom, has won a licence to operate telecom services in The Gambia.
South Africa must play by Africa’s business rules Published by Dianna Games on 20 July 2010 Are South African companies damaging relationships with other African countries by not playing by the rules?
Liberia becoming more popular as investment destination Published by Boakai Fofana on 20 July 2010 In the latest of several major investment deals, the Liberian government has signed a $3 billion agreement with mining giant BHP Billiton.
Restaurant group cashed in during World Cup Published by Staff Writer on 19 July 2010 Famous Brands, the company behind restaurants such as Steers, Wimpy and Mugg & Bean, reported a boost in sales during the World Cup period.
5 points of advice when travelling to Angola for business Published by Staff Writer on 18 July 2010 For those interested in doing business in Angola, a visit to the country is highly recommended as personal relations are crucial.
Japanese firm to acquire South Africa’s Dimension Data Published by Jaco Maritz on 18 July 2010 Japan-based Nippon Telegraph and Telephone Corporation (NTT), one of the largest global telecommunications service providers, on Thursday announced it will buy South Africa’s Dimension Data.
Africa’s most expensive cities Published by Claude Harding on 17 July 2010 Luanda in Angola is the world’s most expensive city for expatriates, according to the latest Cost of Living Survey from Mercer.
Vale to invest in Zambian copper mine Published by Staff Writer on 15 July 2010 Brazilian mining firm, Vale, plans to invest US$400 million in the Konkola North copper project, which is expected to start production by 2013.
Property and cement set to remain good investments in East Africa Published by Imara Africa Securities team on 14 July 2010 A report by HassConsult states that Kenyan housing prices have largely remained stable even as the global economy struggled and the country experienced political turmoil at home.
New mining investment picking up in Zimbabwe Published by Staff Writer on 13 July 2010 Despite investor concerns about impending indigenisation legislation in Zimbabwe, investment in the troubled nation’s mining sector is starting to pick up, notes Imara, the pan-African investment group.
Strong foreign interest in Kenya stock exchange Published by Jaco Maritz on 13 July 2010 The Nairobi Stock Exchange is increasingly gaining prominence among investors. Jaco Maritz asked Andre DeSimone, executive director of Kestrel Capital about foreign interest in the NSE and what the future holds for the exchange.
Mauritius: Feasible opportunities in agriculture sector Published by Staff Writer on 13 July 2010 The Mauritius Board of Investment (BOI) is inviting investors to invest in the country’s agriculture sector.
South African firm invests in Zambia poultry facility Published by Staff Writer on 13 July 2010 Astral Foods, a South African integrated poultry producer, has opened a new state-of-the-art broiler breeding farm and hatchery in Zambia.
Fresh milk a hard sell in Nigeria Published by Staff Writer on 13 July 2010 The Zimbabwean farmers who relocated to Nigeria are struggling to sell their fresh milk products due to a preference for powdered milk in the country.
