Overview: Zimbabwe’s sugar industry Published by Nontando Sibanda on 26 August 2010 Nontando Sibanda, an analyst at Imara, looks at Zimbabwe’s sugar industry
Analysis of bids for four Nigerian banks finalised Published by Staff Writer on 18 August 2010 Advisors have finished analysing bids received for four of Nigeria’s troubled banks. Analysis of bids for the five remaining banks is expected to be concluded by the end of the month.
Online retailer seeking growth in Kenya and Nigeria Published by Staff Writer on 10 August 2010 Kalahari.net, the South Africa-based online retailer, has over the past year expanded into two new African countries, namely Kenya and Nigeria. How we made it in Africa interviewed Gary Hadfield, the company’s CEO
Banking on Kenya’s women Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 2 August 2010 When a group of ambitious professional women set up the Kenya Women Finance Trust in 1981, they had no idea that it would one day grow into a financial services giant.
Mauritius: Feasible opportunities in agriculture sector Published by Staff Writer on 13 July 2010 The Mauritius Board of Investment (BOI) is inviting investors to invest in the country’s agriculture sector.
South African firm invests in Zambia poultry facility Published by Staff Writer on 13 July 2010 Astral Foods, a South African integrated poultry producer, has opened a new state-of-the-art broiler breeding farm and hatchery in Zambia.
Numerous opportunities in The Gambia’s agriculture sector Published by Staff Writer on 15 June 2010 Agriculture is the most important sector in The Gambian economy and one of the priority areas for development.
Fortune favours the brave (and patient) Published by Jaco Maritz on 22 May 2010 The Imara Group is one of the pioneers in Africa’s investment banking and asset management space. The group invests in numerous stock exchanges across the continent. Jaco Maritz spoke to John Legat, chief executive officer of Imara Asset Management.
New Nigerian 24-hour news network launched Published by Staff Writer on 10 May 2010 A new 24-hour Nigerian satellite news television network, known as NN24, was launched last week.
West African media firms hit by economic downturn Published by Staff Writer on 3 May 2010 West African media organisations are finding it increasingly difficult to survive due to the tough economic situation.
