Sectors

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.

Firms looking to reduce dependency on state power utilities

Published by Imara Africa Securities team on 11 August 2010

In line with the prevailing commodities boom, we foresee a similar trend on sources of power such as coal and uranium. However, the critical shortage of power has also had a negative impact on economies.

Bank rethinking agricultural finance in Zambia

Published by Staff Writer on 10 August 2010

Twelve months ago financing agriculture in Zambia was not seen as a core offering of Standard Bank and not much attention was paid to it.

Billboards are a popular advertising medium in Nigeria.

Mobile operators Nigeria’s biggest advertising spenders

Published by Jaco Maritz on 10 August 2010

Nigeria’s telecommunications industry was the country’s biggest spender on above-the-line advertising during 2009 with a total spend of N15.096 billion (US$100.4 million).

Online retailer seeking growth in Kenya and Nigeria

Published by Staff Writer on 10 August 2010

Kalahari.net, the South Africa-based online retailer, has over the past year expanded into two new African countries, namely Kenya and Nigeria. How we made it in Africa interviewed Gary Hadfield, the company’s CEO

Absa’s Nigerian office ‘not a late entry’

Published by Claude Harding on 9 August 2010

South Africa-based bank Absa is opening a representative office in Nigeria in a move CEO Maria Ramos says is not a late entry into Africa’s most populous nation.

Bring on the broadband

Published by Imara Africa Securities team on 8 August 2010

Early research suggests that broadband diffusion creates a wide range of benefits in developing nations, including supporting economic growth, in part by improving global competitiveness and attracting international investors.

Kenya’s tourism industry heading into peak season

Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 8 August 2010

As the high season for Kenya’s tourism industry sets in, Dinfin Mulupi interviews John Cleave, chairman of the Mombasa and Coast Tourist Association

Ghana looking to sell state-owned enterprises to private sector

Published by Staff Writer on 8 August 2010

Ghana’s government has started the process of selling to the private sector some loss-making state-owned enterprises (SOEs).

The man behind Kenya’s $650 million golf estate

Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 8 August 2010

Thika Greens Limited is busy transforming a piece of farmland into a world-class real estate development. Dinfin Mulupi spoke to Charles Kibiru, chief executive officer of the company.

Mauritius seeking investment in aquaculture and seafood

Published by Staff Writer on 5 August 2010

Local and foreign investors have the opportunity to invest in Mauritius’ aquaculture and seafood sector.

Legend starts with drilling at Cameroon iron ore project

Published by Staff Writer on 4 August 2010

Australian mining and exploration company, Legend Mining Limited has announced that diamond drilling has commenced at its Cameroon iron ore project in west Africa.

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.

Doing business in Africa the Coca-Cola way

Published by Jaco Maritz on 3 August 2010

Foreign companies interested in doing business in Africa can learn a lot by looking at how The Coca-Cola Company is operating on the continent.

Sectors

Japan to construct solar power plant in Botswana

Firms looking to reduce dependency on state power utilities

Bank rethinking agricultural finance in Zambia

Mobile operators Nigeria’s biggest advertising spenders

Online retailer seeking growth in Kenya and Nigeria

Absa’s Nigerian office ‘not a late entry’

Bring on the broadband

Kenya’s tourism industry heading into peak season

Ghana looking to sell state-owned enterprises to private sector

The man behind Kenya’s $650 million golf estate

Mauritius seeking investment in aquaculture and seafood

Legend starts with drilling at Cameroon iron ore project

Private equity fund invests in three Ecobank subsidiaries

Doing business in Africa the Coca-Cola way

A business approach to healthcare delivery in Nigeria

It’s tough out there: Nigerian entrepreneur adapting to a difficult business environment

Changing how Zambia cooks – and building a business around it

Nigeria: How to sell cookies in Lagos

Zambia: Three entrepreneurs building agriculture and food businesses

Nigeria: Entrepreneur aims to take traditional combat sport global

The man behind Nigeria’s answer to the UFC – meet ‘Dana Black’

Rwanda: Entrepreneur bounces back after bank seizes family home

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