There is a perception gap about doing business in Africa, says Siemens boss Published by Claude Harding on 15 May 2011 The image of the continent portrayed by the media is very gloomy. “When I first got this job, business colleagues thought it was not a promotion, it was a punishment.”
The emergence of African cross-border banks, and the new risks they hold Published by Imara Africa Securities team on 15 May 2011 While the continent has had a long presence of international banks, the emergence of Africa-based regional lenders has significantly increased cross-border banking activity.
Disney sees potential in Africa, but still no theme park Published by Staff Writer on 12 May 2011 Entertainment company Disney aims to bring more television channels, live shows and digital products to Africa, although a Disney theme park is not yet on the horizon.
Africa’s middle class – how big is it really? Published by Jaco Maritz on 12 May 2011 Ethiopia, Nigeria and South Africa are expected to provide the largest numbers to the new middle class in the coming years.
Will manufacturing shift from China to Africa? Published by Claude Harding on 10 May 2011 “I know of one company, and only one at this point, that has moved their manufacturing operations from China to Africa.”
Why centre pivot irrigation is best for large areas Published by Promotional Feature on 10 May 2011 More and more farmers and project managers are using irrigation to improve their yields. We talk to Senter 360’s Theuns Dreyer about the advantages of centre pivot irrigation over other systems.
Africa needs modern infrastructure to support economic growth Published by Imara Africa Securities team on 10 May 2011 One of the major setbacks that affects development in Africa has to do with the lack of a strong infrastructure base.
Britain’s BT Group seeking financial and regulatory stability from African countries Published by Staff Writer on 8 May 2011 BT Group, the UK’s largest fixed-line phone company says it is looking for financial and regulatory stability from African governments as it plans to boost its operations on the continent.
Africa can make much more money from tourism, says new report Published by Jaco Maritz on 6 May 2011 Africa’s rich natural and cultural resources represent a major unexploited opportunity to boost travel and tourism on the continent.
African stock markets look at regional integration Published by Imara Africa Securities team on 29 April 2011 Various regions in Africa are at different levels in as far as the integration of capital market activity is concerned.
Africa’s brain drain – should we be worried? Published by Claude Harding on 27 April 2011 Every year thousands of highly-skilled Africans relocate to countries such as the United States, Canada, France and United Kingdom, in search of higher salaries and better career opportunities.
Why Africa needs its own business school model Published by Jaco Maritz on 26 April 2011 “I am not sure if the models of these foreign business schools are the right models for Africa.”
Barclays and Absa to become ‘One Bank in Africa’ Published by Staff Writer on 24 April 2011 South African banking group Absa and Barclays, its parent company, have agreed to align the two units’ Africa strategies.
Latest IMF outlook remains bullish on Sub-Saharan Africa Published by Imara Africa Securities team on 20 April 2011 Last week the International Monetary Fund (IMF) published its World Economic Outlook for April 2011, and its prognosis continued to be positive for Sub-Saharan Africa