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Kenyan banks move to cushion borrowers and avert loan defaults

Published by Imara Africa Securities team on 15 December 2011

Earlier this week, the Kenya Bankers’ Association released a statement detailing a set of initiatives designed to avert possible bank loan defaults on the back of spiking interest rates.

Africa now a more attractive investment destination than Asia?

Published by Imara Africa Securities team on 13 December 2011

Investment group Silk Invest recently carried out an investor survey aimed at assessing investors’ views on investing in emerging markets.

Nigerian mobile money startup Paga wants 15 million users by 2015

Published by Noblesse Oblige on 13 December 2011

How we made it in Africa talks to Tayo Oviosu, founder of Paga, Nigeria’s hottest new mobile money platform.

From humble beginnings to a $50m petroleum company

Published by Regina Ekiru on 12 December 2011

Regina Ekiru speaks to Ahmed Hashi about how he built Hashi Energy into a $50 million business.

Nakumatt pushes further into Africa. Should Shoprite be worried?

Published by Claude Harding on 12 December 2011

Kenya-based supermarket chain Nakumatt on Saturday took another step towards its goal of becoming a Pan-African retailer when it opened its first outlet in Tanzania.

How The Economist changed its tune on Africa

Published by Femi Adewunmi on 11 December 2011

From “the hopeless continent” to “Africa rising” – how The Economist made a U-turn on Africa.

Africa one of the last frontiers for private equity

Published by Claude Harding on 11 December 2011

“Africa is about consumers, it is about high-impact infrastructure investing and it is certainly about value-added exports and not just commodity exports,” says Stephen Murphy, MD of Citadel Capital.

Sub-Saharan Africa should encourage investment in energy sector

Published by Imara Africa Securities team on 11 December 2011

The ordeal faced by governments in sub-Saharan Africa along with the rest of the world is not only to meet the increasing demand for energy but to also tackle climate change issues.

‘Go it alone’ a major bottleneck for Africa, says Equity Bank boss

Published by Regina Ekiru on 10 December 2011

Equity Bank chief executive James Mwangi has criticised entrepreneurs for taking an individualistic approach to business, describing it as “a major bottleneck in Africa”.

Why Siemens sees a business opportunity in Africa’s fast growing cities

Published by Femi Adewunmi on 10 December 2011

Cities will play a critical role in Africa’s economic future, says Siegmar Pröbstl, CEO of Siemens Africa.

Kenya still good for business, says Richard Branson

Published by Regina Ekiru on 9 December 2011

Richard Branson’s airline Virgin Atlantic may be losing money on its London-Nairobi route but that has not dampened the entrepreneur’s confidence in Kenya as an investment destination.

How green are Africa’s cities?

Published by Claude Harding on 9 December 2011

Many sub-Saharan African cities included in the Siemens African Green City Index face considerable environmental problems.

Euro crisis having an alarming impact on emerging markets – SA finance minister

Published by Claude Harding on 9 December 2011

Current global economic instability is having a significant impact on developing nations, says South Africa’s minister of finance, Pravin Gordhan.

10 thought-provoking quotes on doing business in Africa

Published by Claude Harding on 9 December 2011

We feature 10 inspiring quotes from leading business people, entrepreneurs and thinkers.

News

Kenyan banks move to cushion borrowers and avert loan defaults

Africa now a more attractive investment destination than Asia?

Nigerian mobile money startup Paga wants 15 million users by 2015

From humble beginnings to a $50m petroleum company

Nakumatt pushes further into Africa. Should Shoprite be worried?

How The Economist changed its tune on Africa

Africa one of the last frontiers for private equity

Sub-Saharan Africa should encourage investment in energy sector

‘Go it alone’ a major bottleneck for Africa, says Equity Bank boss

Why Siemens sees a business opportunity in Africa’s fast growing cities

Kenya still good for business, says Richard Branson

How green are Africa’s cities?

Euro crisis having an alarming impact on emerging markets – SA finance minister

10 thought-provoking quotes on doing business in Africa

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

Businessman sees global opportunity for Nigeria’s cassava

Nigeria and South Africa account for half of Africa’s 22 billionaires

What it’s like working for Nigeria’s Aliko Dangote

Zambia: How this entrepreneur built an instant noodles business

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