Interview: Servicing Malawi’s property industry Published by Nermin Musovic on 10 December 2010 “Malawi has a need for coordinated developments that take care of what the population needs.” How we made it in Africa interviews Anton Bieber, CEO of Broll Malawi
Agri focus: World Food Prize winner Monty Jones talks to us Published by Jaco Maritz on 10 December 2010 Dr Monty Jones, one of TIME magazine’s most influential people for 2007, talks to Jaco Maritz about a broad range of issues currently affecting Africa’s agriculture sector.
Pan-African Exchange likely to remain a concept for the foreseeable future Published by Imara Africa Securities team on 6 December 2010 “I think we can safely say Africa’s exchanges will continue to operate on a stand-alone basis for a while.”
The heat is on for operators in Africa’s mobile space Published by Imara Africa Securities team on 6 December 2010 Phone companies with more than US$90bn invested in Africa, are finding that making money from each user in the world’s fastest-growing market is turning into the biggest challenge.
Silk Invest sees opportunities in Africa’s food industry Published by Jaco Maritz on 5 December 2010 Silk Invest recently announced it is planning to launch a private equity fund to invest in African food-related industries. How we made it in Africa interviews Silk Invest’s CEO Zin Bekkali
Lifestyle retailer has ambitious expansion plans for east Africa Published by Claude Harding on 5 December 2010 One of east Africa’s largest clothing and household goods retailers, Deacons Kenya Limited, is planning to increase its footprint and diversify its brands across the region.
Accelerating agricultural transformation through private equity investment Published by Karima Ola on 3 December 2010 Private equity investors in Africa’s agribusiness sector are well positioned to offer not only the necessary financial capital but also the knowledge that will aid in Africa’s economic development.
Lack of crucial building blocks continue to stifle bank credit growth Published by Imara Africa Securities team on 2 December 2010 Borrowing costs in some of Sub-Saharan Africa’s biggest economies have barely budged even after central banks slashed interest rates.
Funding available for innovative business ideas Published by Promotional Feature on 1 December 2010 African entrepreneurs have the opportunity to receive funding for their business ideas by entering one of the AECF’s competitions.
Cement in booming but SA firms in danger of losing out Published by Dianna Games on 29 November 2010 A quick survey of the cement industry in Africa north of the Limpopo suggests that contrary to South Africa’s post-World Cup blues, Africa is awash with construction plans, constrained only by a shortage of cement.
Africa ‘much like China was 30 years ago’ Published by Claude Harding on 24 November 2010 Africa could be on the brink of an economic takeoff, much like China was 30 years ago, and India 20 years ago.
Why Indian investors are shunning Europe for Africa Published by Claude Harding on 24 November 2010 Business people in emerging markets benchmark themselves against the double digit growth opportunities found in their own countries.
Corporate air travel in Africa struggling to fully recover Published by Staff Writer on 24 November 2010 Corporate air travel in Africa has not recovered to pre-recession levels, says British Airways Kenya country manager, George Mawadri.
Russia and its involvement in Africa Published by Simon Freemantle and Jeremy Stevens on 17 November 2010 Despite the fact that Russia-Africa trade hovered near USD8 bn in 2008 and 2009, we sit at a new threshold of Russia-Africa relations.