Africa’s palm oil industry to attract more investment

Published by Imara Africa Securities team on 1 March 2011

It was recently reported that Sime Darby, the world’s biggest listed palm oil producer, is considering plans for a 300,000 hectare plantation in Cameroon as the industry rushes to expand in Africa in response to rising demand and near-record process.

SABMiller to build new brewery in Nigeria

Published by Staff Writer on 1 March 2011

SABMiller, the world’s second largest brewer by volume, announced today that it will invest over US$100 million in building a new greenfield brewery in Onitsha, in South Eastern Nigeria.

Africa’s growing middle class could drive political change

Published by Scott Stearns on 1 March 2011

A growing middle class south of the Sahara presents challenges for governments, as well as a potential source of political stability.

Zambia emerging as a strong global mining player

Published by Imara Africa Securities team on 1 March 2011

Mining in Zambia will definitely be a key driver for growth in 2011 and beyond.

Uganda: Losing presidential contender says he has not ruled out war

Published by Staff Writer on 28 February 2011

Kizza Besigye, who lost out to Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni at the country’s 18 February polls, said he is not ruling out the possibility of going to the bush to dislodge President Museveni from power.

South Africa launches state-owned mining company

Published by Staff Writer on 27 February 2011

South African President Jacob Zuma has launched a state-owned mining company, called the African Exploration Mining and Finance Corporation (AEMFC).

Sub-Saharan Africa the world’s last cement frontier

Published by Nontando Zunga and Anthony Lopes-Pinto on 27 February 2011

Sub-Saharan Africa is the world’s last cement frontier, currently with a supply deficit of some 5 million tons per annum.

West African stock exchange to relocate to Mali

Published by Staff Writer on 25 February 2011

Bloomberg reports that West Africa’s regional stock market, the Bourse Regionale des Valeurs Mobilieres, will relocate “temporarily” to Bamako, Mali after its offices in Abidjan, Ivory Coast were seized.

Africa, China to reshape global oil markets

Published by Claude Harding on 25 February 2011

Africa is poised to become a major player in the global oil markets due to the discovery of new reserves and as it ramps up production to meet growing global demand, especially from China.

Google expands reach in West Africa to tech-savvy youth

Published by Julia Ritchey on 24 February 2011

West Africa’s internet penetration level remains one of the lowest in the world, but a booming market for mobile phones has more tech companies sensing opportunity.

Fabrinox partnering with international firms on African projects

Published by Promotional Feature on 24 February 2011

South Africa-based manufacturing firm Fabrinox has built up a strong base of clients operating beyond the country’s borders in the rest of Africa.

How to protect your animals against ticks, mites and lice

Published by Promotional Feature on 23 February 2011

Protect your animals against ticks, mites and lice with Intervet Schering-Plough Animal Health’s Taktic® range.

Africa one of the last frontiers for advertising industry

Published by Jaco Maritz on 23 February 2011

International advertising agencies are scrambling to get a foothold in the African continent – described as one of the last great frontiers for the industry.

Africa to boost Emirates’ cargo business

Published by Staff Writer on 23 February 2011

Emirates Airline expects the contribution of African routes to its cargo business to rise this year as vibrant economies on the continent import infrastructure gear and consumer goods.

Africa’s palm oil industry to attract more investment

SABMiller to build new brewery in Nigeria

Africa’s growing middle class could drive political change

Zambia emerging as a strong global mining player

Uganda: Losing presidential contender says he has not ruled out war

South Africa launches state-owned mining company

Sub-Saharan Africa the world’s last cement frontier

West African stock exchange to relocate to Mali

Africa, China to reshape global oil markets

Google expands reach in West Africa to tech-savvy youth

Fabrinox partnering with international firms on African projects

How to protect your animals against ticks, mites and lice

Africa one of the last frontiers for advertising industry

Africa to boost Emirates’ cargo business

Ghanaian CEO shares lessons from building a retail business

Ghana: From side hustle to 16 stores – a retail entrepreneur’s story

Building an investable and scalable business in Kenya: Founders share their thoughts

Entrepreneur spots opportunity in Nigeria’s informal retail market

DRC could be lucrative market for Zambia and other neighbours

Tanzania: From rejections to $40m – an entrepreneur’s rocky road to success

Ghana: Profiting from local rice production

Sierra Leone: Seeing an opportunity in onion farming

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