Report reveals sub-Saharan Africa’s 10 most competitive economies Published by Caroline Galvan on 4 September 2014 The World Economic Forum ranks the region’s most competitive countries.
Coffee shop brand, vida e caffé, says their next stop is Ghana Published by Kate Douglas on 19 June 2013 Grant Dutton, MD of South African coffee shop chain, vida e caffé, talks about the potential he sees in other African countries.
Botswana looking to move away from dependence on diamonds Published by Imara Africa Securities team on 9 July 2012 We believe it is paramount for Botswana to use the proceeds from its diamonds to develop other sectors of the economy. This will help reduce the negative impact on its economy whenever the global economy takes a hit.
Botswana to become major diamond trading hub Published by Imara Africa Securities team on 20 September 2011 Botswana, the world’s largest producer of diamonds, is transforming into a leading diamond trading and manufacturing hub.
Botswana cattle farmers suffering because of EU export suspension Published by Staff Writer on 10 May 2011 Botswana’s cattle farming industry could lose up to P450 million ($69 million) due to the suspension of exports to the EU.
Botswana traders shunning local farmers in favour of South African imports Published by Staff Writer on 10 January 2011 Nemanja Radovanovich, a spokesman of Botswana’s Talana Farms, says that the country’s traders prefer to import produce from South Africa rather than buy from local farmers.
Japan to construct solar power plant in Botswana Published by Staff Writer on 12 August 2010 A one megawatt (MW) solar power station is set to be built in Botswana, the first of its kind in the country.
Africa’s top microfinance stock pick? Published by Imara Africa Securities team on 29 June 2010 Imara Africa Securities believes that operating in the continent’s microfinance industry can be sustainably profitable, if the business is managed correctly
Botswana hotel operator to list on stock exchange this Monday Published by Staff Writer on 24 June 2010 Cresta Marakanelo Limited, Botswana’s largest hotel operator, will commence its listing on the Botswana Stock Exchange this Monday (June 28) following the country’s widest and biggest truly public offering of shares to date.
