Zambia: Shoprite investigated over alleged anti-competitive behaviour Published by Staff Writer on 10 November 2010 South Africa’s Business Day newspaper yesterday reported that Shoprite is being investigated by Zambian competition authorities.
The real risks of private equity investing in Sub-Saharan Africa Published by Peter Schmid on 9 November 2010 The perception of risk continues to exert a strong hold over potential investors in Sub-Saharan Africa.
Private players to lead the next phase of Brazil-Africa ties Published by Simon Freemantle and Jeremy Stevens on 8 November 2010 Much like India and in contrast to Russia and China, the overwhelming thrust of Brazil’s current offering in Africa originates from its dynamic private sector.
How to invest in Africa’s agriculture sector Published by Jaco Maritz on 5 November 2010 Agri-Vie is a private equity fund focused on agribusiness in Africa. Jaco Maritz spoke to Izak Strauss, Agri-Vie’s executive director and chief investment officer, about investing in Africa’s agriculture sector
Is the newfound confidence in Africa sustainable? Published by Patrice Rassou on 5 November 2010 The announcement that HSBC had terminated talks to purchase 70% of Nedbank was likened to being hit for six by an English batsman; it was quite unexpected and still difficult to rationalise after an extensive due diligence process.
Oil is a far cry from being Africa’s curse Published by Dianna Games on 4 November 2010 There is no African oil curse, maintains global oil and gas expert Dr Duncan Clarke, only an inherited and continuing curse of politics.
African equity investment options set to expand Published by Imara Africa Securities team on 4 November 2010 Sub-Saharan Africa could well have another stock market joining its ranks next year, with the news that Lesotho is planning to open an exchange before the end of 2011, according to its finance minister Timothy Thahane.
Pick n Pay sees ‘upside potential’ in Zimbabwe Published by Staff Writer on 3 November 2010 South African retailer Pick n Pay confirmed yesterday that it had purchased another 24% of Zimbabwe operation TM Supermarkets, where it already has a 25% share, bringing its total shareholding to 49%.
African agriculture ‘not entirely a private sector affair’ Published by Staff Writer on 2 November 2010 Kwaku Owusu-Baah, Director of Economic Studies of the Inter-African Coffee Organisation, decries the neglect of agriculture by both African governments and development institutions.
India increasing the pace as it plays catch up in Africa Published by Imara Africa Securities team on 27 October 2010 Interest in Africa from India goes beyond the telcos (Bharti Airtel) and the cement sector, as Bloomberg highlighted in a report on 24 October.
Woolworths eyeing Angolan market Published by Staff Writer on 27 October 2010 South African retailer Woolworths is looking at entering the Angolan market.
Importance of remittances highlighted in reports Published by Imara Africa Securities team on 24 October 2010 A recent report said that sub-Saharan Africa trails other regions in its annual share of remittances and it should take steps to raise it in order to fund much-needed development.
SABMiller reports growth in Africa beer sales Published by Claude Harding on 18 October 2010 SABMiller, the world’s second largest brewer by volume, today said in a statement that lager volumes in Africa grew by 11% on an organic basis during the six-month period ended 30 September 2010.
African exchange controls – almost everywhere you go Published by Claude Harding on 18 October 2010 Most countries on the African continent have some form of exchange control regulations.