Nigerian consumers upbeat about the future Published by Claude Harding on 8 November 2011 Nigerians are the most optimistic nation in the world with 72% saying they expect “good” or “mostly good” economic conditions in the year ahead.
Sub-Saharan Africa’s best countries for doing business Published by Femi Adewunmi on 7 November 2011 Most Sub-Saharan African countries are making it easier to do business in their respective economies.
International investors looking beyond Angola’s oil industry Published by Claude Harding on 7 November 2011 “International investors have picked up official signals that opportunities are not restricted to the oil industry.”
Economist shares his thoughts on Nigeria Published by Charles Robertson on 5 November 2011 Charles Robertson, global chief economist at Renaissance Capital, shares his thoughts on Nigeria after a recent visit to the country.
Turning smallholder farmers into business people Published by Jaco Maritz on 4 November 2011 Poor African farmers are understandably reluctant to invest a year’s income in agricultural equipment. However, for those who do take the risk, the rewards can be substantial.
Why it is so important not to overpay for a company Published by Claude van Cuyck and Ricco Friedrich on 3 November 2011 Our clients are well aware of the importance and emphasis we place on valuation and why it is important not to risk overpaying for an investment in any company.
From staple food to beer: SABMiller launches cassava lager Published by Jaco Maritz on 3 November 2011 SABMiller has launched a beer made from cassava, one of Africa’s most widely grown crops.
US investors becoming more open to the idea of investing in Zimbabwe Published by Claude Harding on 2 November 2011 The investment case for Zimbabwe finds an increasingly receptive audience among US corporates.
Looking for farmland in Tanzania? Try the Prisons Service Published by Claude Harding on 1 November 2011 International investors looking for farmland in Tanzania should consider joint ventures with the Tanzania Prisons Service (TPS), which owns large areas of unexploited land.
Five reasons why Lagos’s real estate sector is set to take-off Published by Femi Adewunmi on 1 November 2011 Alitheia Capital has identified five initiatives by the Lagos State Government that are having a significant impact on the real estate sector.
SA’s first wind turbine manufacturer gearing up for production Published by Jaco Maritz on 31 October 2011 How we made it in Africa talks to Thomas Schaal, co-founder of I-WEC, South Africa’s first large-scale wind turbine producer.
SABMiller winning at its product differentiation game in Africa Published by Imara Africa Securities team on 28 October 2011 Just as Frank Zappa would put it, “You can’t be a real country unless you have a beer and an airline.”
SA companies sign business deals on Angola trip Published by Jaco Maritz on 28 October 2011 A delegation of South African business people recently visited Angola. We find out what happened.
Africa’s four rapid-growth markets Published by Claude Harding on 27 October 2011 Ernst & Young has recently identified four African countries – Egypt, Ghana, Nigeria and South Africa – as rapid-growth markets.
