Low cost carrier introduces competition on Maputo route Published by Staff Writer on 26 July 2010 South African low cost carrier, 1time airline, last week announced it will operate five flights a week between Johannesburg and Maputo, Mozambique, commencing 12 August 2010.
New laws for tourism operators in Lagos State Published by Staff Writer on 26 July 2010 Lagos State Governor, Babatunde Fashola last week signed into law a bill for the regulation and standardisation of the tourism sector in the state.
Manufacture wind turbine components in Egypt Published by Staff Writer on 26 July 2010 The Egyptian government is seeking to develop selective wind turbine components to serve the increasing demand from local and regional markets.
Sudan cement plant a ‘challenging’ project Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 23 July 2010 “Although we are accustomed to working in remote locations and to dealing with intense heat, the challenges at Takamol were compounded by the fact that the two banks of the Nile were only recently connected by a bridge.”
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.