Sitemap - 2010 - How we made it in Africa
Biofuels can play important role in boosting economic growth
Nigeria: AMCON set to close N1.4trn banks’ capital shortfall
Regional economic blocs set for New Year integration talks
Europe ‘big freeze’ has little impact on Tanzania tourist arrivals
Kenya doubles cotton yield amid price volatility
Record number of South Africans holiday in Mozambique
Nigeria: Analysts advise government to sell refineries
Gold production in Tanzania receives a boost
Egypt to start importing meat from Kenya
Zimbabwe pins hopes on mining sector to revive economy
Illovo and its Mali sugar project
Indigenisation reports from Zim should be viewed with pinch of salt
Toshiba to start manufacturing TVs in Egypt
Our top ten most read articles of 2010
Interview: Doing business in the DRC
Nigeria ahead of SA in race to become Africa's first addition to BRIC grouping?
KFC looking to boost African footprint
International hotel operators getting serious about Africa
BlackBerry to reach more Africans
Public private partnerships - the answer to Nigeria's infrastructure problems?
South Africa's FirstRand unveils Africa growth strategy
Interview: Servicing Malawi's property industry
Nigeria's upcoming elections - looking at some of the issues
Why South African exporters should take West Africa seriously
KFC to open 20 restaurants in Nigeria during 2011
Agri focus: World Food Prize winner Monty Jones talks to us
Famous Brands strengthens foothold in Mauritius
The reasons why Astral Foods decided to boost its investment in Zambia
Ivory Coast faces severe economic consequences if deadlock not resolved
Vainglorious waterway quest leaves presidents stranded
Mozambique continues to attract investment
Pan-African Exchange likely to remain a concept for the foreseeable future
The heat is on for operators in Africa's mobile space
Silk Invest sees opportunities in Africa’s food industry
Pearson acquires majority stake in South African education company
Google launches free classifieds service in Ghana
Lifestyle retailer has ambitious expansion plans for east Africa
Accelerating agricultural transformation through private equity investment
Olam to establish sugar refinery in Nigeria
Lack of crucial building blocks continue to stifle bank credit growth
Strategies for commercialising smallholder agriculture
Chemvet Steel & Fencing leads with new design and technology
Sierra Leone Diaspora set up businesses back home
Funding available for innovative business ideas
Eye on North Africa: November 2010
Naspers grows its African pay TV subscriber base; still small compared to SA
Cement in booming but SA firms in danger of losing out
Kenya's first online share trading platform launched
Wal-Mart confirms offer to acquire 51% of Massmart
Construction work starts on modern shopping mall in Kano
Canadian firm to build monorail in Nigeria's Enugu State
Africa 'much like China was 30 years ago'
Why Indian investors are shunning Europe for Africa
Corporate air travel in Africa struggling to fully recover
South African consumer goods company invests in Ethiopia, Nigeria
Zimbabwe back on the front burner
Globe's Malawi mining project set to benefit from Chinese investment
Interview: Doing business in South Africa's power sector
Ethiopia attracting increasing interest from investors
International agriculture company invests big in Gabon
Russia and its involvement in Africa
Francophone west Africa to grow at slower rate than rest of continent
How effective are Lagos' model city plans?
Investec eyeing Angola stock exchange launch
Property: Why the town of Takoradi is Africa's next big opportunity
US firm signs $15.4 million funding deal for Zambia safari lodge
Weekly jobs round-up: 8 – 14 November 2010
Africa still a frontier market for foreign private equity players
Zambia to build 12,000 houses through public-private partnership
Exclusive interview: The woman behind M-PESA
Immigrant township traders becoming a force to be reckoned with
PTA Bank raises $300 million Eurobond
Zambia: Shoprite investigated over alleged anti-competitive behaviour
Kenyan fuel retailer scouting for opportunities in Zimbabwe, Mozambique
Africa's top 40 global competitors
The real risks of private equity investing in Sub-Saharan Africa
Data centres hold potential for African property developers
Nakumatt boosts its presence in Uganda
M-PESA registers 21,000 users in South Africa
Pick n Pay moves into Mozambique
Nigeria: Lagos apparently better than Abuja for business
Private players to lead the next phase of Brazil-Africa ties
Could indigenisation laws spark a wave of listings on the ZSE?
How to invest in Africa's agriculture sector
Indian construction firms making inroads into Africa
Good news for investors as Zimbabwe plans a blackout-free future
Is the newfound confidence in Africa sustainable?
Oil is a far cry from being Africa’s curse
African equity investment options set to expand
Pick n Pay sees 'upside potential' in Zimbabwe
Actis increases stake in West African power plant
African agriculture 'not entirely a private sector affair'
Improve your yields with the right products and expertise
Zim farmers trying to get Nigeria's dairy industry going
Case study: Finance for Ugandan agri-processing business
Kenya: Honey producer partnering with small-scale farmers
Angola waking up to agriculture's potential
Nigeria looks to boost liquidity and foreign participation on stock exchange
India increasing the pace as it plays catch up in Africa
Woolworths eyeing Angolan market
Lesotho to open stock exchange before end of next year
Africa – more than just about commodities
Weekly jobs round-up: 18 – 24 October 2010
Importance of remittances highlighted in reports
SABMiller reports growth in Africa beer sales
African exchange controls – almost everywhere you go
Kenya eyes 1.2 million tourists
Zim stock feed plant to close due to shortage of raw materials
Mobile banking moving beyond just providing transactional services
Telkom launches 8ta mobile network in South Africa
Tanzania: Mining company infiltrated by crime syndicate
SABMiller targets Ethiopia’s consumer market potential
Wal-Mart and what it means for Africa
Cameroon to market cocoa according to geographical origin
Rwanda: Demand for cement spurs need for increased production capacity
Weekly jobs round-up: 4 – 10 October 2010
Telkom to launch new mobile network this week
Large scale wind farm to be built in Cape Verde
South African property moves into an ecofriendly future
Kenyan banking sector still has plenty of room for growth
Interview: Actis acquires African fabric manufacturer
Interview: Growing an agriculture business in Africa
Researcher highlights Zambian growth potential
Hotel group allows guests to settle bills through M-PESA
Indian wind power company sets up shop in South Africa
Pakistani footwear company opens Kenyan subsidiary
Sanlam to start operations in Malawi and Mozambique
Niger Delta: Building a new city alongside the old
US companies to become more active in Africa, says Symbion CEO
Running a thriving money transfer business from Somalia
Namibian mobile company utilises wind power
Mauritius top ranked country in 2010 Ibrahim Index
American firm to buy South Africa's Pannar Seed
South African exchange controls – still relevant to foreign investors
Citigroup involved in Africa trade finance transaction
MTN sees value in having locals in charge of marketing
Can micro hydro boost economic development in rural Africa?
Actis foremost UK inward investor into Nigeria
Recovering copper prices to positively impact Zambian economy
Case study: Tackling microinsurance in Zambia
Nigeria: Local governments get green light for independent power projects
Mauritius throws another fillip at struggling economy
Interview: Massmart CEO talks about Wal-Mart offer
Wal-Mart makes offer for South Africa's Massmart
Rudderless SA may miss out on new scramble for Africa
Richard Branson encourages investment in Zimbabwe
Protea Hotels to build 15 new hotels in Zambia
Interview: Financing cocoa in Ghana
African tax practices – the key is to do your homework
Safaricom continues to look at ways to defend market share
African air travel expected to grow steadily over next 20 years
Banking sector uncertainty continues to plague Nigeria
How to acquire land for agriculture in Uganda
Executive remuneration: Issues to consider when placing people in Africa
Mercedes Benz could boost investment in South Africa
Second-hand clothing hurting Kenya’s textile industry
South Africa most competitive country in Africa – report
Overview: Investing on the Malawi Stock Exchange
SA companies in line for contracts in Port Harcourt “New City” development
Egyptian firms able to compete with China, says portfolio manager
The changing face of retail in Nigeria
Southern Sudan new battlefield for brewers
Angola a lucrative market for telecoms operators
Business Advice: Opening an M-PESA outlet
Sony Ericsson boss speaks about African expansion plans
Entrepreneur to launch solar ovens in Uganda
Spanish hotel chain to boost presence in Morocco
DRC suspends mining activities in three provinces
Catering for Africa’s agricultural and industrial manufacturing needs
Business Advice: I'm looking for agricultural land in Uganda
A closer look at Zimbabwe's mining sector
Opportunity in the exploration of barytes in Nigeria
Dangote Cement listing to provide foundation for NSE recovery?
French solar firm invests in South African manufacturing plant
Nigeria: Jonathan to run for president in next election
BHP Billiton, ArcelorMittal terminate discussions to combine West Africa assets
Interview with Zim farmers in Nigeria
Ghana seeking investment in tourism sector
Tile and sanitaryware manufacturer looking to boost African exports
Portuguese investors not put off by Maputo riots
Uganda's growth expected to outpace big brother Kenya
Mobicash to provide mobile payment services in Namibia
Making financial services work in rural Tanzania
South Africa's ten best business blogs?
Tullow Oil acquires licences in Kenya and Ethiopia
Clean up heralds new era for Nigerian exchange
'Africa needs to negotiate best deals for itself'
Uganda seeking contractors for construction of hydropower plant
Mali to introduce new mining code
M-PESA launched in South Africa
Portuguese firm flourishing in Mozambique
East African Breweries follows in SABMiller footsteps with Sudan brewery
Increased African regulation has important consequences for M&A
Opportunities in Malawi’s livestock industry
Dubai outfit secures Angola hotel contract
Olam to set up new cocoa processing facility in Cote d'Ivoire
Burundi making progress; challenges remain
French firm looking to establish solar projects in Africa
What miners are saying about Africa
SABMiller to double production in Southern Sudan
Overview: Zimbabwe's sugar industry
Spar opens shop in Nigeria; Shoprite not fazed
Rwanda strives to move beyond the ghosts of the past
Bright spots in South African economy despite growth slowdown
Shoprite’s African expansion hit by lack of investment in property
Chinese firm in talks to build high-speed rail project in South Africa
ICT entrepreneur looking to conquer Africa
HSBC close to a deal for controlling stake in South African bank
Lower interconnection fees to impact Kenya's mobile market
Far more to Ethiopia than meets the eye
Southern Sun takes over operations of Nairobi hotel
South African firms constructing new Maputo hotel
Brewers competing for a share of Angola’s beer market
Analysis of bids for four Nigerian banks finalised
Gabon attracts investment from Asian firms
Kenya Airways launches Angola route
Zim economy may be much bigger than thought
Growing demand for retail space in Kenya
Brazilian firms growing their presence in Africa
Japan to construct solar power plant in Botswana
Mauritius a potential springboard for investing in Africa
Firms looking to reduce dependency on state power utilities
Bank rethinking agricultural finance in Zambia
Mobile operators Nigeria's biggest advertising spenders
Online retailer seeking growth in Kenya and Nigeria
Famous Brands acquires Keg and McGinty's
Absa's Nigerian office 'not a late entry'
Interview: Dianna Games on investing in Nigeria
Kenya's tourism industry heading into peak season
Ghana looking to sell state-owned enterprises to private sector
The man behind Kenya's $650 million golf estate
Kenya's new constitution likely to redistribute economic power
Mauritius seeking investment in aquaculture and seafood
Legend starts with drilling at Cameroon iron ore project
Private equity fund invests in three Ecobank subsidiaries
Doing business in Africa the Coca-Cola way
Kenyan president facing tough decision on price controls
Liquidity challenges continue to hamper trading on Ghana bourse
Insight into doing business in Angola
Tourism industry on alert ahead of referendum
Does your business qualify for Pioneer Status in Nigeria?
Portuguese lender eyeing Mozambique's Moza Banco
East African Breweries acquires Tanzanian beer maker
Senegal gold project proves economically viable
Second round of bank consolidation draws near in Nigeria
Rwanda least corrupt country in East Africa – index
Brazilian firm views South Africa as important market
How safe is it to fly in Africa?
Africa not just a China play as India makes inroads
Low cost carrier introduces competition on Maputo route
New laws for tourism operators in Lagos State
Manufacture wind turbine components in Egypt
African success stories show need to think from the ground up
Sudan cement plant a 'challenging' project
Globacom to start operations in The Gambia
South Africa must play by Africa's business rules
Liberia becoming more popular as investment destination
Restaurant group cashed in during World Cup
5 points of advice when travelling to Angola for business
Japanese firm to acquire South Africa's Dimension Data
Africa's most expensive cities
Vale to invest in Zambian copper mine
Property and cement set to remain good investments in East Africa
New mining investment picking up in Zimbabwe
Strong foreign interest in Kenya stock exchange
Mauritius: Feasible opportunities in agriculture sector
South African firm invests in Zambia poultry facility
Fresh milk a hard sell in Nigeria
Overcoming language barriers in Angola
Challenges and benefits of "going green" in Nigeria
Interview: Selling electronics and home appliances in Zambia
Leasing of land to foreign investors unpopular in Cameroon
What is the investment outlook for Africa?
Mining firm facing troubles in Guinea
Mobile operators boosting investments in Africa
Main One Cable to revolutionise broadband in West Africa
Property firm expecting a surge in business activity
Absa's bid to acquire Namibian bank rejected
Liberia’s rubber sub-sector holds investment potential
Strong economic growth projected for Mozambique
Nestlé to boost operations in Africa
Which markets in Africa are doing the best?
Cosmetics giant introduces 24 new products in East Africa
Nigeria’s coal deposits identified
Is a pan-African bourse feasible?
What oil production will mean for Uganda's economy
Africa a 'wonderful place to make money'
More than 70% of Naspers pay TV subscribers from South Africa
East Africa to begin economic integration this week
Obstacles to intra-regional trade in West Africa
Africa's top microfinance stock pick?
Equatorial Guinea president invites investors
Kirubi positive about business in Africa
Possible Chinese investment in Nigerian bank?
Botswana hotel operator to list on stock exchange this Monday
Group of South African companies involved in Malawi mall
New border post to boost trade between Zambia and Angola
A look at South African consumer confidence
Commodities with excellent potential available to buyers in Africa
Unexploited manufacturing opportunities in The Gambia
Mandatory SIM card registration for Kenyans
Angola's resources ripe for the picking
Mobile products transforming Kenya's banking sector
Egypt seeking investment in Special Economic Zone
Luxury marina development to transform Kenya's south coast
Sierra Leone hydropower plant to reduce cost of doing business
Tanzania bans export of raw tanzanite
Standard Bank Group to provide sharia banking in Tanzania
Spanish food manufacturer seeks to grow exports to Africa
New margin trading rules for Nigeria
New mobile banking product launched
How to invest in Angola's property sector
Numerous opportunities in The Gambia’s agriculture sector
Angola business and investment climate overview
Potential for low-cost housing projects in Uganda
New approaches to property development in Nigeria
The state of Kenya's tourism industry
Chinese firm to establish asphalt plant in Nigeria
BHP Billiton reaches iron ore agreement with Liberia
South Africa's high-speed train opens for public
Barclays committed to South African subsidiary
Kenyan cosmetics manufacturer taking on large multinationals
Merrill Lynch SA receives boost for African expansion
"Organic agriculture not an option for Africa at the moment"
Potential for soya bean processing in Malawi
Kenya Airways launches flights to Southern Sudan
Upward trend in South African house price growth continues
West not looking at Africa as a business destination
South African company’s Mali investment plans on track
One-stop border posts to enhance trade in East Africa
New funding solution for renewable energy investors in Kenya
Transport infrastructure and services opportunities in Ghana
Tapping money from waste water
Starbucks coffee to launch in South Africa
More wind power projects to come on stream in Southern Africa
Rwanda best place to do business in East Africa – report
Advice on investing in Nigeria's renewable energy sector
Hotel operator books its place on Botswana Stock Exchange
Will Africa get an extra country?
Cement firm positive about Rwanda's economy
Japanese organisation financing new Mombasa container terminal
Fortune favours the brave (and patient)
Cameroon signs trade agreement on tropical hardwood
Dutch company seeing potential in polluted water
SABMiller records growth in its African markets
South African firm moves into Nigeria’s insurance market
Chinese investment in Zambia questioned
Does a municipality need licensing to construct a waste-to-energy plant for own use?
A single East African currency by 2012?
Private firm tackling Nigeria's power problems head on
Belgian company starts wind energy project in Africa
Indian firm to establish cement plant in East Africa
High hopes for commercial gas find in Kenya
Impact of the World Cup on the South African economy
New Nigerian 24-hour news network launched
Absa plans IPO for Tanzania's National Bank of Commerce
How to start a business in Nigeria
Nigeria's president passes away
Central Bank of Kenya to launch sharia-compliant bonds and treasury bills
Opportunity to mine salt at Djibouti’s Assal Lake
New BMW X1 expected to exceed sales targets in East Africa
Gulf African Bank to expand to Tanzania and Uganda
Which countries have the most potential for sugar cane growing and processing?
Renaissance Capital acquires BJM Securities
West African media firms hit by economic downturn
Vodacom's DRC investment turns sour
Kenyan entrepreneur turns trash into cash
US firm to invest in agriculture projects in Angola, Malawi
African farmers growing organic crops for European markets
Nigeria stock market up 20% in 2010
Nigerian banks allowed to accept banking shares as collateral
South African miner looking to hit gold in Zimbabwe
Electric car to be manufactured in Ethiopia
East African Breweries acquires rights for Windhoek Lager
Country overview: Central African Republic
Mining company removes salt from seawater in Namibia
Starwood to inject $176 million into Nigeria hotels
Tanzania export processing zone attracting interest from foreign investors
Planned Angolan stock exchange a potential African giant
With which countries does Zambia have double taxation agreements?
Kenyan company buys DRC power cable firm
Mobile banking a big success in Kenya
Is it compulsory to have a local partner when investing in Botswana?
Imara buys stake in Zambian stock brokering firm
e.tv Africa launched in 12 countries
What products are traded at the Nairobi Stock Exchange?
Agri-processing firms flourishing in Egypt
Significant changes coming to Nigeria's banking landscape
South African firms urged to invest in Congo
Nigerian PPP project facing various challenges
State government seals gas deal for Ibom Power Plant
Incentives available to establish outsourcing business in South Africa
Is my investment protected under the laws of Ghana?
Zain announces sale of African operations to Bharti Airtel
PayPal launched in South Africa
NERC licenses first renewable power plant
South Africa's consumer confidence comes charging back
Should I trust someone using an Yahoo! email account?
MTN Ghana increases subscribers by 24%