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Starwood to inject $176 million into Nigeria hotels

Published by Staff Writer on 20 April 2010

The Starwood Hotel Group, managers of the Sheraton and Le Méridien brands, has announced it will invest N26.6 billion (US$176 million) in Nigeria’s hospitality industry over the next two years.

Tanzania export processing zone attracting interest from foreign investors

Published by Staff Writer on 20 April 2010

The Kamal Group, a private firm, has announced it will spend US$300 million to establish an export processing zone in Tanzania.

Planned Angolan stock exchange a potential African giant

Published by Staff Writer on 19 April 2010

An Angolan stock exchange – predicted for launch later in the year – will have the makings of an African giant, according to an in-depth assessment by the pan-African Imara financial services group.

With which countries does Zambia have double taxation agreements?

Published by Staff Writer on 19 April 2010

Some taxpayers find themselves liable to tax in more than one country or territory in respect of the same income.

TransCentury has acquired DRC-based power cable company, Cableries du Congo.

Kenyan company buys DRC power cable firm

Published by Staff Writer on 16 April 2010

Kenyan investment company, TransCentury, has bought a power cable firm in the Democratic Republic of Congo.

Mobile banking a big success in Kenya

Published by Staff Writer on 15 April 2010

Since it was launched barely three years ago, mobile banking has had a significant impact on day-to-day life in Kenya.

Is it compulsory to have a local partner when investing in Botswana?

Published by Staff Writer on 15 April 2010

Question: Is it compulsory for me to have a local partner when investing in Botswana?

Imara buys stake in Zambian stock brokering firm

Published by Staff Writer on 15 April 2010

Imara Holdings, the Botswana registered financial services group and Lusaka-based Stockbrokers Zambia Limited today announced the conclusion of a transaction which sees Imara take a 25% stake in the Zambian company.

e.tv Africa launched in 12 countries

Published by Staff Writer on 13 April 2010

Viewers in twelve countries across Africa now have access to a 24-hour syndicated version of the South African free-to-air channel e.tv.

What products are traded at the Nairobi Stock Exchange?

Published by Staff Writer on 13 April 2010

Question: What products are traded at the Nairobi Stock Exchange?

Agri-processing firms flourishing in Egypt

Published by Staff Writer on 13 April 2010

Egypt’s agriculture and agri-processing sector has seen a number of successful investments over the years. How we made it in Africa looks at a few examples

Central Bank of Nigeria Governor, Lamido Sanusi

Significant changes coming to Nigeria’s banking landscape

Published by Staff Writer on 12 April 2010

The Central Bank of Nigeria on Thursday published a draft document of proposed changes to the current “Universal Banking Policy”.

The Republic of the Congo's capital Brazzaville.

South African firms urged to invest in Congo

Published by Staff Writer on 9 April 2010

South Africa wants to explore business and investment opportunities in the Republic of the Congo, says President Jacob Zuma.

Nigerian PPP project facing various challenges

Published by Claude Harding on 6 April 2010

The Lekki Toll Road Concession Project is one of Lagos State’s foremost public private partnership initiatives.

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Starwood to inject $176 million into Nigeria hotels

Tanzania export processing zone attracting interest from foreign investors

Planned Angolan stock exchange a potential African giant

With which countries does Zambia have double taxation agreements?

Kenyan company buys DRC power cable firm

Mobile banking a big success in Kenya

Is it compulsory to have a local partner when investing in Botswana?

Imara buys stake in Zambian stock brokering firm

e.tv Africa launched in 12 countries

What products are traded at the Nairobi Stock Exchange?

Agri-processing firms flourishing in Egypt

Significant changes coming to Nigeria’s banking landscape

South African firms urged to invest in Congo

Nigerian PPP project facing various challenges

Three South African factory bosses to watch

How this African-focused investor made her millions

Transforming Lagos into Africa’s Dubai: Akintola Oladejo’s vision for Nigerian real estate

The problem with farming as a side hustle in Ghana

Ghana: Entrepreneur builds rice brand to over $1m in yearly sales

Exporting Zambia’s honey to the US: Interview with agribusiness entrepreneur

Cape Town and Lagos among Africa’s ultra-rich hotspots

Entrepreneurs in Zimbabwe, Ethiopia and Mali taking African superfoods global

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