Potential for soya bean processing in Malawi Published by Staff Writer on 10 June 2010 The Malawi Investment Promotion Agency is inviting investors to invest in soya bean processing activities.
Kenya Airways launches flights to Southern Sudan Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 9 June 2010 Kenya’s national carrier, Kenya Airways, has launched daily flights to Juba, the capital of Southern Sudan.
Upward trend in South African house price growth continues Published by Staff Writer on 7 June 2010 Middle-segment home values in South Africa increased further in May 2010 according to Absa Group Ltd., the country’s biggest mortgage lender.
West not looking at Africa as a business destination Published by Staff Writer on 6 June 2010 An influential British think tank has warned the West that it will lose out to emerging nations unless it replaces its “humanitarian” approach to Africa with a more strategic focus on diplomatic and trade relations.
South African company’s Mali investment plans on track Published by Staff Writer on 4 June 2010 South Africa-based sugar producer, Illovo Sugar, is at an advanced stage with its pre-project activities for establishing a project in Mali.
One-stop border posts to enhance trade in East Africa Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 4 June 2010 East African Community (EAC) member states last week adopted a draft bill that will see the member countries establish one-stop border posts.
New funding solution for renewable energy investors in Kenya Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 2 June 2010 Prospective investors in renewable energy in Kenya have an opportunity to receive funding from the Energy and Environment Partnership Programme for Southern and East Africa (EEP-SE&A).
Transport infrastructure and services opportunities in Ghana Published by Staff Writer on 2 June 2010 Investors are invited to invest in Ghana’s transport infrastructure and services. Identified as one of government’s priority areas, the sector offers exciting opportunities.
Tapping money from waste water Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 1 June 2010 A Kenya-based company, Biobox East Africa, has seen a business opportunity in the recycling of waste water. Dinfin Mulupi reports
Starbucks coffee to launch in South Africa Published by Staff Writer on 31 May 2010 Starbucks Coffee International has entered into a license partnership agreement with Emperica Marketing to distribute Starbucks coffee in South Africa in the hotel, restaurant catering, hospitality and leisure channels.
More wind power projects to come on stream in Southern Africa Published by Staff Writer on 30 May 2010 Wind power generation currently plays a negligible role in the energy mix of Southern Africa but the situation is expected to improve slightly over the coming years.
Rwanda best place to do business in East Africa – report Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 28 May 2010 Rwanda is the best place to do business in East Africa. This according to a World Bank report published this week.
Advice on investing in Nigeria’s renewable energy sector Published by Staff Writer on 28 May 2010 I have an energy consulting firm in the UK and I am toying with the idea of investing in Nigeria in the renewable energy sector. Could you please advise me on the steps I need to take?
Hotel operator books its place on Botswana Stock Exchange Published by Staff Writer on 27 May 2010 Cresta Marakanelo, Botswana’s largest hotel operator, is on track for a 17 June listing on the Botswana Stock Exchange judging by enthusiastic public response to the sale of 62,9 million shares in the company by Botswana Development Corporation.
