94% of South African CEOs expect growth from rest of Africa Published by Claude Harding on 27 January 2011 The vast majority of South African CEOs questioned in a recent survey anticipate their business in the rest of the continent to expand over the next year.
Welcoming the African Lions and bidding farewell to the Asian Tigers Published by Imara Africa Securities team on 25 January 2011 According to an analysis by The Economist, over the ten years to 2010, no fewer than six of the world’s ten top growing economies where in Sub-Saharan Africa.
Products to keep Africa’s poultry flocks disease-free Published by Promotional Feature on 20 January 2011 We talk to Immuno-Vet Services’ Dean Hewson about poultry health in Africa and the products the company can offer farmers to protect their birds against disease.
Africa receives less foreign investment in 2010 Published by Claude Harding on 19 January 2011 Foreign direct investment into Africa fell by 14% to US$50 billion during 2010, according to a recent report.
Top 10 African countries on Facebook Published by Jaco Maritz on 19 January 2011 Data published by Socialbakers.com reveals that Africa currently has just over 22 million Facebook users.
Why South Africa could be an attractive base for foreign private equity funds Published by J-P Fourie on 19 January 2011 Recent changes in legislation are paving the way for South Africa to serve as the hub for private equity funds looking to invest in the African continent.
Africa becoming more economically free Published by Imara Africa Securities team on 18 January 2011 The Sub-Saharan Africa region, led by Rwanda, Djibouti, and Cape Verde, achieved the largest score improvement in the Index of Economic Freedom for 2011.
Africa’s investment comeback to gather pace in 2011 Published by Jaco Maritz on 17 January 2011 “Trading volumes at African stock exchanges and international buying enjoyed a significant uptick in the final quarter of 2010.”
Strong potential for fish farming in Africa Published by Promotional Feature on 10 January 2011 With the demand for fish strong throughout Africa, aquaculture presents a potentially lucrative business opportunity.
Foreign investors still negative about Africa, says MTN CEO Published by Jaco Maritz on 2 January 2011 Many foreign investors with large amounts of capital at their disposal still hold a negative view of Africa although the situation is improving.
Biofuels can play important role in boosting economic growth Published by Nermin Musovic on 31 December 2010 Biofuels production has the potential to boost economic growth in Africa, according to Giovanni Venturini, a partner at Agroils Srl
KFC looking to boost African footprint Published by Claude Harding on 14 December 2010 US-based restaurant group Yum! Brands is aggressively expanding its KFC chicken restaurants across the African continent.
BlackBerry to reach more Africans Published by Claude Harding on 13 December 2010 Research In Motion (RIM), designer and manufacturer of BlackBerry smartphones, has improved its distribution capacity in Africa through an agreement with Brightstar Corp., a US-based global services company.
South Africa’s FirstRand unveils Africa growth strategy Published by Claude Harding on 11 December 2010 South African financial services group FirstRand recently outlined a growth strategy with a strong focus on the rest of the African continent.