Interview: Growing an agriculture business in Africa Published by Staff Writer on 8 October 2010 Nick Goble, Pannar Seed’s regional manager for Africa, talked to How we made it in Africa about the company’s operations and how to successfully invest in the continent’s agriculture sector.
Researcher highlights Zambian growth potential Published by Claude Harding on 7 October 2010 Positive investment scenarios are opening up in Zambia, according to pan-African financial services group Imara.
Hotel group allows guests to settle bills through M-PESA Published by Claude Harding on 6 October 2010 Sarova Hotels, Resorts & Game Lodges, in partnership with Kenyan telecoms operator Safaricom, will now offer guests the option of settling their bills through the M-PESA money transfer service.
Indian wind power company sets up shop in South Africa Published by Staff Writer on 6 October 2010 Indian wind turbine supplier, Suzlon Energy Limited, has announced that it will establish an office in South Africa.
Pakistani footwear company opens Kenyan subsidiary Published by Regina Ekiru on 6 October 2010 Pakistan’s leading footwear manufacturer and exporter, Servis Group, has opened a subsidiary, Servis Shoe Africa, in the Kenyan market.
Sanlam to start operations in Malawi and Mozambique Published by Staff Writer on 6 October 2010 South African financial services group, Sanlam, is planning to launch operations in Malawi and Mozambique within the next 18 months.
Niger Delta: Building a new city alongside the old Published by Dianna Games on 6 October 2010 In Nigeria’s colonial era, the city of Port Harcourt was favoured by the British rulers as a place to live because of its balmy weather, extensive gardens, sound infrastructure and access to the Atlantic Ocean.
US companies to become more active in Africa, says Symbion CEO Published by Claude Harding on 5 October 2010 Paul Hinks, CEO of US energy firm Symbion Power LLC, has said that in recent history, American construction companies have been noticeable by their absence in Africa.
Running a thriving money transfer business from Somalia Published by Jaco Maritz on 5 October 2010 Somalia, a country that has over the years mostly made headlines for violent civil unrest and piracy, is an unlikely birthplace for one of Africa’s largest money transfer companies.
Namibian mobile company utilises wind power Published by Claude Harding on 5 October 2010 Namibian mobile operator, MTC, has inaugurated its first fully-funded wind-powered solution to power its equipment in an area not served by the national electricity grid.
Mauritius top ranked country in 2010 Ibrahim Index Published by Staff Writer on 4 October 2010 Mauritius ranks 1st out of 53 African countries in the newly released Ibrahim Index, an assessment of governance on the continent.
American firm to buy South Africa’s Pannar Seed Published by Staff Writer on 4 October 2010 Pioneer Hi-Bred, a US-based agricultural business, and Pannar Seed, a South African-based seed company, recently announced an agreement for Pioneer to purchase a majority share of Pannar.
South African exchange controls – still relevant to foreign investors Published by Staff Writer on 4 October 2010 There is ongoing speculation as to whether, and exactly when, South Africa will completely abolish exchange control (excon) regulations.
Citigroup involved in Africa trade finance transaction Published by Staff Writer on 3 October 2010 US-based financial services company, Citigroup, has partnered with the AfDB Group and the IFC to provide US$175 million in trade financing for exporters and importers in Africa.
