Rwanda expects investments of more than $600 million in 2011

Published by Staff Writer on 16 February 2011

As Rwandan policy makers are considering the East as an important source of investment that is needed to actualise the country’s transformation agenda, investment inflows are expected to exceed US$600 million this year.

Tiger Brands is Africa's top agribusiness company.

Tiger Brands’ hunger for Africa cannot be satisfied

Published by Claude Harding on 16 February 2011

South African fast-moving consumer goods company, Tiger Brands, has over the past few months made a number of acquisitions in the rest of the continent.

Tiger Brands makes another acquisition in order to grow African footprint

Published by Staff Writer on 15 February 2011

South African consumer goods company Tiger Brands has announced that it would buy beverage manufacturer Davita Trading to boost its presence in Africa.

Why black professionals are shunning Cape Town for Jo’burg

Published by Jaco Maritz on 15 February 2011

Many black professionals perceive Cape Town as an unwelcoming city that’s not open to black talent, says Guy Lundy, futurist and CEO of Accelerate Cape Town.

Property group buys Cape Town’s V&A Waterfront

Published by Staff Writer on 15 February 2011

Growthpoint Properties Limited together with the Public Investment Corporation Limited (PIC) representing the Government Employees Pension Fund announced today that they have entered into an agreement to acquire, in equal proportions, South Africa’s iconic V&A Waterfront.

With improved governance, Nigeria may yet be a Bric hopeful

Published by Dianna Games on 15 February 2011

The Nigerian presidential race is effectively done and dusted — even though the poll is scheduled for April.

South African farmers ready to venture into the Congo

Published by Jaco Maritz on 14 February 2011

A group of South African farmers are preparing to go up to the Republic of the Congo and start with commercial agriculture in the central African state.

Wal-Mart’s acquisition of Massmart one step closer to completion

Published by Staff Writer on 14 February 2011

Wal-Mart’s proposed acquisition of Pan-African retailer Massmart received a nod from South Africa’s Competition Commission.

New bank loans for M-Pesa agents

Published by Staff Writer on 13 February 2011

M-Pesa agents in Kenya can now acquire unsecured bank loans, to expand their businesses, from KCB following a partnership agreement between the bank and mobile operator Safaricom.

International airlines eyeing Zimbabwe route

Published by Staff Writer on 13 February 2011

Nine international airlines have proposed to fly into Zimbabwe this year.

Multinationals need to develop solutions that are relevant for Africans

Published by Claude Harding on 13 February 2011

Multinationals looking to operate in Africa cannot simply duplicate what they are doing elsewhere in the world and need to offer the continent relevant products and services.

Southern Sudan's agriculture sector presents both potential and great challenges for prospective business people and investors. Photo: Oxfam

Exploring southern Sudan’s potential for agribusiness

Published by Jaco Maritz on 13 February 2011

Southern Sudan’s agriculture sector holds good potential for investment across the value chain.

Egypt: Zin Bekkali responds to the news of Mubarak’s resignation

Published by Staff Writer on 11 February 2011

In response to the news that Egyptian president Hosni Mubarak has resigned, Zin Bekkali, CEO of emerging markets focused Silk Invest, wrote the following note.

Addressing Ghana’s agriculture challenges

Published by Tim Gros on 11 February 2011

Adopting a business-as-usual approach to agriculture in Ghana is really not an option if long-term and sustainable food security is to be achieved.

Rwanda expects investments of more than $600 million in 2011

Tiger Brands’ hunger for Africa cannot be satisfied

Tiger Brands makes another acquisition in order to grow African footprint

Why black professionals are shunning Cape Town for Jo’burg

Property group buys Cape Town’s V&A Waterfront

With improved governance, Nigeria may yet be a Bric hopeful

South African farmers ready to venture into the Congo

Wal-Mart’s acquisition of Massmart one step closer to completion

New bank loans for M-Pesa agents

International airlines eyeing Zimbabwe route

Multinationals need to develop solutions that are relevant for Africans

Exploring southern Sudan’s potential for agribusiness

Egypt: Zin Bekkali responds to the news of Mubarak’s resignation

Addressing Ghana’s agriculture challenges

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

Footer

Footer