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.
Interview: Doing business in the DRC Published by Staff Writer on 17 December 2010 How we made it in Africa interviews Leny Ilondo about the Democratic Republic of Congo’s business and investment environment
Mozambique continues to attract investment Published by Imara Africa Securities team on 7 December 2010 Mozambique has remained on the radar screen of investors this year, as its economy continues to progress from years of civil conflict and a socialist driven ethos.
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.
Ethiopia attracting increasing interest from investors Published by Imara Africa Securities team on 18 November 2010 Africa’s second most populace nation, Ethiopia, is slowly but surely continuing on its path of economic liberalisation, and is appearing more and more on the radar of investors.
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.
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.
Actis increases stake in West African power plant Published by Staff Writer on 2 November 2010 Actis, a private equity investor focused solely on emerging markets, has confirmed that its portfolio company, Globeleq, has acquired a majority interest in the Azito gas-fired power plant near Abidjan in Cote d’Ivoire.
Wal-Mart and what it means for Africa Published by Jaco Maritz on 12 October 2010 How we made it in Africa looks at how Wal-Mart’s entry into Africa might affect the continent’s retail landscape
Interview: Actis acquires African fabric manufacturer Published by Staff Writer on 8 October 2010 Private equity firm, Actis, recently bought 100% of Vlisco Group, the market leader in designer wax fashion fabrics aimed at the west and central African market.
Pakistani footwear company opens Kenyan subsidiary Published by Regina Ekiru on 6 October 2010 Pakistan’s leading footwear manufacturer and exporter, Servis Group, has opened a subsidiary, Servis Shoe Africa, in the Kenyan market.
American firm to buy South Africa’s Pannar Seed Published by Staff Writer on 4 October 2010 Pioneer Hi-Bred, a US-based agricultural business, and Pannar Seed, a South African-based seed company, recently announced an agreement for Pioneer to purchase a majority share of Pannar.
Actis foremost UK inward investor into Nigeria Published by Staff Writer on 1 October 2010 Actis, a private equity investor focused solely on emerging markets, has been named the foremost UK inward investor into Nigeria.
Mercedes Benz could boost investment in South Africa Published by Staff Writer on 19 September 2010 Mercedes Benz South Africa has proposed a new investment in the country’s automotive industry which could see the creation of 2000 new jobs.
