Can micro hydro boost economic development in rural Africa? Published by Staff Writer on 1 October 2010 Micro hydro power systems have the potential to spur economic development in rural Africa. How we made it in Africa interviewed Wim Jonker Klunne, senior researcher at the CSIR.
Actis foremost UK inward investor into Nigeria Published by Staff Writer on 1 October 2010 Actis, a private equity investor focused solely on emerging markets, has been named the foremost UK inward investor into Nigeria.
Recovering copper prices to positively impact Zambian economy Published by Imara Africa Securities team on 1 October 2010 Zambia’s economy went through a difficult patch when the global crisis hit and the demand for commodities fell with the resultant impact on prices.
Case study: Tackling microinsurance in Zambia Published by Mark Napier on 30 September 2010 In an extract from his book Real Money, New Frontiers, Mark Napier looks at how Zambia’s MLife established its microinsurance business.
Nigeria: Local governments get green light for independent power projects Published by Staff Writer on 29 September 2010 Nigeria’s National Economic Council (NEC) on Tuesday gave local governments the green light to establish independent power projects.
Mauritius throws another fillip at struggling economy Published by Imara Africa Securities team on 28 September 2010 As concerns around the pace of its economic recovery continue, Mauritius’ central bank has reduced its benchmark interest rate by one percentage point to 4.75%.
Africa ’15 years behind Asia’ Published by Staff Writer on 28 September 2010 “Africa is about 15 years behind Asia but you can superimpose its own pattern of growth on Africa. Companies such as the Indian telecoms group Bharti Airtel have already identified this opportunity.”
Interview: Massmart CEO talks about Wal-Mart offer Published by Staff Writer on 27 September 2010 Grant Pattison, Massmart CEO, talks about the proposed Wal-Mart deal.
Wal-Mart makes offer for South Africa’s Massmart Published by Staff Writer on 27 September 2010 US-based retailer Wal-Mart Stores announced today that it has made a proposal which could, if successful, lead to Walmart making a cash offer to acquire South Africa’s Massmart Holdings Limited.
Rudderless SA may miss out on new scramble for Africa Published by Dianna Games on 26 September 2010 If South Africa does not wake up to the benefits of having a proper multi-stakeholder Africa strategy it will be left out in the cold in the new scramble for the continent.
Richard Branson encourages investment in Zimbabwe Published by Sandra Nyaira on 26 September 2010 British entrepreneur Richard Branson has announced a new venture that aims to help put Zimbabwe back on its feet.
Protea Hotels to build 15 new hotels in Zambia Published by Staff Writer on 26 September 2010 Protea Hotels Zambia is to construct 15 new hotels in Zambia, according to a report in the Times of Zambia.
Interview: Financing cocoa in Ghana Published by Staff Writer on 25 September 2010 Stanbic Bank Ghana this week confirmed that a record number of commitments have been secured for Ghana Cocoa Board’s 17th annual pre-export finance facility.
African tax practices – the key is to do your homework Published by Claude Harding on 23 September 2010 Africa is not an easy place in which to do business. However, significant groundwork by those looking to invest in the continent can assist with avoiding the various pitfalls that may lie ahead.
