Nigeria a major focus for Zambia’s Zambeef Published by Claude Harding on 10 February 2011 Zambian agribusiness company Zambeef Products Plc is looking to further boost its operations in Nigeria.
Dried fruit and vegetables – products of the future Published by Promotional Feature on 10 February 2011 Governments, NGOs and private companies should consider food drying as the next step after the establishment of farms and urban agriculture projects.
Remittances from Kenyans abroad reach new high Published by Staff Writer on 10 February 2011 Remittances from Kenyans living abroad last year hit a record amount.
Ashes of Kenya’s post-election violence inspires grain milling business Published by Regina Ekiru on 10 February 2011 We talk to Isaac Chege, founder of Uchumi Grain Millers, about how Kenya’s post-election violence motivated him to start his own business.
Young entrepreneur behind Eat Out, Kenya’s dining revolution Published by Regina Ekiru on 10 February 2011 Mikul Shah, the co-founder and chief executive of online restaurant guide Eat Out (eatout.co.ke), talks to Regina Ekiru on how he introduced the concept to the Kenyan market.
SA’s Vodacom to boost presence in Nigeria, Business Day reports Published by Staff Writer on 10 February 2011 Business Day reports that South African mobile operator Vodacom, through its subsidiary Gateway Communications, is planning to boost its presence in Nigeria’s telecommunications market.
Kenya: Property developers shifting focus from Nairobi to smaller towns Published by Staff Writer on 10 February 2011 Kenyan real estate developers are shunning the capital Nairobi for developments in smaller towns.
Mozambique to start exporting coal from July this year Published by Staff Writer on 10 February 2011 Mozambique expects to start exporting coal by the middle of 2011, mineral resources minister Esperanca Bias told the Mining Indaba conference in Cape Town.
Animal health products for Africa’s farmers Published by Promotional Feature on 10 February 2011 Intervet Schering-Plough Animal Health, one of the world’s leading animal health companies, supports the farmers of Africa with quality products, available in most countries throughout the continent.
How China will spur Africa’s economic growth Published by Claude Harding on 10 February 2011 China is now a clear leader in the race for Africa’s resources and can be expected to continue developing these interests for the mutual benefit of both Africa as well as China’s surging economy.
A single East African currency and what it means for business in the region Published by Jaco Maritz on 9 February 2011 We talk to Standard Bank’s Yvette Babb about the effect that greater integration will have on business and investment in East Africa.
Japan trying to catch up with China for influence in Africa Published by Staff Writer on 9 February 2011 Japan is looking to invest billions of dollars in minerals and infrastructure in Africa. Yoshikatsu Nakayama, vice minister of economy, trade and industry, told Reuters that Japan is scouting for projects in which to invest.
French nuclear company sees DRC as politically unstable Published by Staff Writer on 9 February 2011 French nuclear energy company Areva told Bloomberg that it is unlikely to develop a uranium mine in the Democratic Republic of Congo until the country becomes more politically stable.
Egypt will eventually find its way back to investors’ hearts Published by Zin Bekkali on 9 February 2011 The Arab world has moved into unchartered territory during the past few weeks but the recent events will not derail the economic development of the region.
