People power mushrooms across the continent Published by Imara Africa Securities team on 31 January 2011 “People power” has gripped the African continent over the past few weeks.
94% of South African CEOs expect growth from rest of Africa Published by Claude Harding on 27 January 2011 The vast majority of South African CEOs questioned in a recent survey anticipate their business in the rest of the continent to expand over the next year.
Eight African countries facing significant political risk Published by Staff Writer on 27 January 2011 There are a number of countries facing significant political risk in the coming year. Standard Bank identifies a few of the most important political risks for the continent.
Oil in northern Nigeria? Published by Staff Writer on 27 January 2011 Daily Trust newspaper reports Nigeria’s Federal Government is set to approve the execution of a comprehensive hydrocarbon mapping of the country to activate the efficient search for oil and gas across the inland sedimentary basins.
Zanzibar to position itself as business centre Published by Staff Writer on 27 January 2011 Zanzibar is looking to transform the islands into a stable business centre in the East African region.
Kenya: No minimum price for mobile calls, says government Published by Staff Writer on 26 January 2011 Despite a significant price war between Kenya’s mobile operators, the government said it will not impose a minimum price for mobile calls.
Our 10 most popular interviews of all time Published by Staff Writer on 25 January 2011 Since our launch in April 2010, How we made it in Africa has interviewed some of the most interesting individuals currently shaping Africa’s business landscape. Here are our ten most-read interviews of all time
Can southern Sudan become a serious business destination? Published by Jaco Maritz on 25 January 2011 With few industries and almost non-existent infrastructure, southern Sudan presents both opportunities and challenges for business people and investors.
Tanzania waives ban on Kenyan imports without Diamond Mark Published by Staff Writer on 25 January 2011 Tanzania has temporarily waived a ban it imposed recently on Kenyan manufactured goods that did not carry the Diamond Mark of quality.
Welcoming the African Lions and bidding farewell to the Asian Tigers Published by Imara Africa Securities team on 25 January 2011 According to an analysis by The Economist, over the ten years to 2010, no fewer than six of the world’s ten top growing economies where in Sub-Saharan Africa.
Rwanda Stock Exchange to open on 31 January Published by Staff Writer on 24 January 2011 The Rwanda Stock Exchange (RSE) is expected to open for trading on 31 January.
Nigerian golf tournament looking to attract Ernie Els, Retief Goosen Published by Jaco Maritz on 24 January 2011 Some of the world’s best golfers, including Colin Montgomerie, Ernie Els and Retief Goosen, might play in a tournament in Nigeria next year.
UK cereal maker Weetabix buys Kenyan partner Published by Staff Writer on 24 January 2011 British cereal maker Weetabix Limited has bought its Kenyan trading partner Breakfast Cereal Company Ltd, Business Daily reports.
DHL wins lucrative East African Breweries contract Published by Staff Writer on 23 January 2011 International transportation and logistics company DHL has won an estimated Ksh2.28 billion (US$28 million) per annum contract to handle the distribution of East African Breweries Limited (EABL) brands in the region.
