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SA companies in line for contracts in Port Harcourt “New City” development

Published by Claude Harding on 15 September 2010

South African companies are in prime position to land contracts to the value of US$282 million for the New City development in Port Harcourt, the capital of Nigeria’s oil producing area.

Ghana seeking investment in tourism sector

Published by Staff Writer on 7 September 2010

The Ghana Investment Promotion Centre (GIPC) is inviting foreign and local investors to invest in the country’s tourism sector.

Portuguese investors not put off by Maputo riots

Published by Staff Writer on 6 September 2010

The recent riots in Maputo will not scare Portuguese firms from investing in Mozambique, according to Telmo Fernandes, managing partner of Market Access, a Portugal-based consultancy firm.

Malawi's demand for beef and dairy products cannot currently be met by local production.

Opportunities in Malawi’s livestock industry

Published by Staff Writer on 30 August 2010

Potential exists to invest in Malawi’s livestock industry. The most significant oppportunities are in cattle farming for meat products and milk production as well as other dairy produce.

Far more to Ethiopia than meets the eye

Published by Imara Africa Securities team on 19 August 2010

According to the chief economist and vice president of the AfDB, Mthuli Ncube, “now is the right time for Ethiopia to invest in the necessary infrastructure that will enable it to introduce a stock market”.

Gabon attracts investment from Asian firms

Published by Staff Writer on 17 August 2010

Gabon has signed four major agreements with multinational companies from India and Singapore.

Brazilian firms growing their presence in Africa

Published by Imara Africa Securities team on 13 August 2010

Two of Brazil’s largest banks and a Portuguese peer announced that they have joined forces to invest in financial services companies across six African countries.

Stepen Jennings, CEO of Renaissance Capital, says that Nigeria holds good potential for investment banking and consumer finance.

Interview: Dianna Games on investing in Nigeria

Published by Staff Writer on 9 August 2010

As Africa’s most populous country, Nigeria holds considerable potential for business and investment. How we made it in Africa interviews Dianna Games, CEO of the South Africa-Nigeria Chamber of Commerce

Private equity fund invests in three Ecobank subsidiaries

Published by Staff Writer on 4 August 2010

The Ecobank Group has announced that it has reached an agreement with Advanced Finance & Investment Group for an investment of US$14 million in three of its subsidiaries.

South Africa must play by Africa’s business rules

Published by Dianna Games on 20 July 2010

Are South African companies damaging relationships with other African countries by not playing by the rules?

Liberia becoming more popular as investment destination

Published by Boakai Fofana on 20 July 2010

In the latest of several major investment deals, the Liberian government has signed a $3 billion agreement with mining giant BHP Billiton.

Produce cut flowers in Ghana

Published by Staff Writer on 13 July 2010

Investors have the opportunity to invest in the production of flowers in Ghana. The country’s floriculture industry is at an infant stage of development relative to Africa’s major flower producers.

What is the investment outlook for Africa?

Published by Staff Writer on 10 July 2010

There is a growing realisation that Africa’s resources must be tapped if the needs of China, India and other fast-growing emerging markets are going to be met.

Liberia’s rubber sub-sector holds investment potential

Published by Staff Writer on 6 July 2010

Liberia’s National Investment Commission (NIC) is inviting foreign and local investors to invest in the county’s rubber sub-sector.

investment

SA companies in line for contracts in Port Harcourt “New City” development

Ghana seeking investment in tourism sector

Portuguese investors not put off by Maputo riots

Opportunities in Malawi’s livestock industry

Far more to Ethiopia than meets the eye

Gabon attracts investment from Asian firms

Brazilian firms growing their presence in Africa

Interview: Dianna Games on investing in Nigeria

Private equity fund invests in three Ecobank subsidiaries

South Africa must play by Africa’s business rules

Liberia becoming more popular as investment destination

Produce cut flowers in Ghana

What is the investment outlook for Africa?

Liberia’s rubber sub-sector holds investment potential

The South African entrepreneur who found opportunity in plastic pipes

From Nigeria to Kenya: Entrepreneurs turning Africa’s plastic waste into wealth

An entrepreneur’s journey from rural Ethiopia to global finance – and back

Dealmaker’s Log: Five Zambian private equity deals over the past year

Uganda: Entrepreneur turns banana fibres into hair extensions

The businessman who sold Ethiopian teff pasta to Italians

Zimbabwe: The entrepreneur unlocking baobab’s commercial potential

Kenyan entrepreneur identifies opportunities in honey and wellness market

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