Business Advice: Opening an M-PESA outlet Published by Staff Writer on 14 September 2010 I would like to open an M-PESA outlet, may you please send me details of relevant people to contact? I tried Vodacom and Nedbank but I did not receive positive responses.
Sony Ericsson boss speaks about African expansion plans Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 14 September 2010 Last week global mobile phone manufacturer, Sony Ericsson, relaunched its products into the Kenya market after being absent for several years.
Entrepreneur to launch solar ovens in Uganda Published by Phillip Kurata on 12 September 2010 An immigrant from Uganda now residing in Chicago has used the first portion of a US$100,000 business competition prize he won in January to begin setting up an operation in his homeland to produce and distribute ovens that cook with the heat of the sun.
Spanish hotel chain to boost presence in Morocco Published by Staff Writer on 12 September 2010 Spanish hotel chain, RIU Hotels & Resorts, will strengthen its presence in Morocco with the opening next year of three new hotels.
DRC suspends mining activities in three provinces Published by Staff Writer on 12 September 2010 The Democratic Republic of Congo has suspended all mining operations in three of the country’s eastern provinces.
Catering for Africa’s agricultural and industrial manufacturing needs Published by Promotional Feature on 10 September 2010 Calculus Products is able to offer stakeholders in Africa’s agri-business sector solutions to all their manufacturing needs.
Business Advice: I’m looking for agricultural land in Uganda Published by Staff Writer on 10 September 2010 I’m looking for government land for agriculture. How can I get land for agriculture in Uganda?
A closer look at Zimbabwe’s mining sector Published by Batanai Matsika on 10 September 2010 Zimbabwe has been trailing behind the rest of the world in terms of mineral exploration and development and has lost out on major “commodity booms” enjoyed elsewhere mainly as a result of the “lost decade” (1998‐2009).
Opportunity in the exploration of barytes in Nigeria Published by Staff Writer on 10 September 2010 Local and foreign mining companies are invited to partake in the exploration of barytes in Nigeria.
Dangote Cement listing to provide foundation for NSE recovery? Published by Imara Africa Securities team on 9 September 2010 Reports coming out of Nigeria have confirmed that Nigeria’s stock exchange has approved the listing of Dangote Cement.
French solar firm invests in South African manufacturing plant Published by Jaco Maritz on 9 September 2010 French solar power generation company, Solairedirect, last year invested in a photo-voltaic manufacturing plant in Cape Town, South Africa.
Nigeria: Jonathan to run for president in next election Published by Staff Writer on 8 September 2010 Nigerian President Goodluck Jonathan has told leaders in the ruling People’s Democratic Party he will seek the party’s nomination in the upcoming presidential election.
BHP Billiton, ArcelorMittal terminate discussions to combine West Africa assets Published by Staff Writer on 8 September 2010 BHP Billiton and ArcelorMittal today jointly announced they have ended discussions to combine the two companies’ iron ore interests in Liberia and Guinea into a single joint venture.
Interview with Zim farmers in Nigeria Published by Jaco Maritz on 7 September 2010 In 2004 a group of Zimbabwean farmers were invited to start with commercial agriculture in Nigeria. Jaco Maritz caught up with Graham and Judy Hatty to find out how things are going.
