August 02

• Shell Invests N45BIllion in Niger Delta in 2012

  Vanguard

  ... Lost N112bn to crude theft in Nigeria in Q2 Read more »

• China Invests in South African Wine

  SA Info

  Yangzhou-based Perfect China has made the Asian country's first investment in South Africa's wine industry, acquiring the Val de Vie estate in the Western Cape in a deal expected... Read more »

• TIC Eyes More Investments From Thailand

  Daily News

  THE Tanzania Investment Centre (TIC) has reiterated its resolve to strengthen investment relations with Thailand for the mutual benefit of the two countries. Read more »

• Investors Exhibit High Appetite for Treasury Bills

  Daily News

  DESPITE the end of month obligations, the twelve-month Treasury Bills auction that the Bank of Tanzania (BoT) conducted on Wednesday was oversubscribed by 63.6 per cent. Read more »

• Investor Firm Plans Modern City in Voi

  The Star

  A local company, Izera Enterprises, is seeking investors in a project to put up a modern city between Maungu and Voi towns. The company's CEO Wambugu Kariuki, said Sagalla city... Read more »

• Ashon Targets 40m Investors in Capital Market

  Vanguard

  Association of Stockbroking Houses of Nigeria, ASHON, said market operators are very hopeful and looking forward to a capital market with 40 million investors from the current five... Read more »

• FMDQ OTC Trading Platform Set to Commence Operations

  This Day

  The Financial Market Dealers Association (FMDA) said it has concluded arrangement to launch an over-the-counter (OTC) trading platform known as FMDQ OTC Plc. Read more »

• Ashiru - Nigeria's Foreign Direct Investment Now U.S.$8.9 Billion

  This Day

  The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Olugbenga Ashiru, Thursday told the members of the National Working Committee (NWC) of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) that the... Read more »

• Ugandan Bank Eyes Rwanda Market

  New Times

  Crane bank, one of the largest locally-owned commercial banks in Uganda, has applied for a licence to operate in Rwanda, according to the National Bank of Rwanda. Read more »

August 01

• Jinja Targets Sh8 Billion Loan for Roads

  Observer

  The state of roads in Jinja municipality has left many residents wondering what has befallen a town that was once Uganda's second-largest city. Read more »

• Kasempa Gets K3.2 Million for Micro-Fin Loans

  Times of Zambia

  GOVERNMENT has given Kasempa District in North-Western Province K3.2 million for micro-finance loans disbursement to civil servants in the area. Read more »

• The Office Launched in Style

  New Times

  The Office was officially launched last weekend in a mesmerising style. The atmosphere was great as revellers were treated to great music, food and drinks to celebrate the event. Read more »

• NBC to Expand Islamic Banking

  Daily News

  NATIONAL Bank of Commerce (NBC) plans to expand products that it offers under its Islamic Banking to benefit more potential customers. Read more »

• Ecobank Samaritan to SMEs in Lake Zone Regions

  Daily News

  TANZANIA has made major progress over recent years towards putting into place a general policy environment which is more favorable for private sector expansion and sustainable... Read more »

• Ruparelia Group Injects Sh105 zmillion in Kampala Festival

  Observer

  With the Ruparelia Group's contribution, city dwellers and all well-wishers who are gearing up for the October Kampala City Festival have a reason to smile even bigger. Read more »

• Joint Press Communique of the Argentina and South Africa Bilateral Commission in Buenos Aires [press release]

  SA Govt

  The fourth meeting of the Argentina-South Africa Bi-national Commission took place in Buenos Aires on 1 August 2013, co-chaired by the Minister of Foreign Affairs and Worship of... Read more »

• Stanbic Homes Expo Hopes to Tap Into the Middle Class for Home Ownership

  The Star

  With home ownership getting out of reach for many Kenyans due to high mortgage interest rates, CFC Stanbic Bank is hoping to attract more Kenyans with affordable loans for home... Read more »

• Demand for Construction Materials On the Increase

  Daily News

  DEMAND for locally made construction materials is on the rise, thanks to outstanding economic performance of the public and private sectors. Huge investments in infrastructure... Read more »

• Trade, Investment Fastest Way to Boost African Economies [press release]

  State Department

  African nations and the United States agree open trade and investment are the fastest ways for African economies to boost economic growth, spur development and reduce poverty, a... Read more »

• Collymore Investment in Safaricom Boosts Price

  The Star

  The Nairobi all share 0.622% to close at 122.86. Read more »

• GIPF Waiting for New Investment Regulation [interview]

  Namibian

  WHEN we requested an interview with Government Institutions Pension Fund (GIPF), CEO David Nuyoma, he said he would not entertain questions regarding the failed Development Capital... Read more »

• North Eastern Gets Lion Share of CDF Money

  The Star

  Most constituencies in North Eastern Kenya have received the largest amount of the CDF this year. Kinango, Mandera South, Magarini, Turkana West and Kilifi North top the five... Read more »

• Diasporan Africans Should Attract Foreign Investment - - Amb Audu-Emeje [interview]

  Leadership

  Former First Lady of Kogi State, Ambassador Aisha Audu-Emeje, is a UN Ambassador for the Promotion of Peace, Education and Poverty Reduction. In this interview with ABIODUN... Read more »

• Tony Elumelu Foundation Expands Grants for Startups

  This Day

  Chairman, Pan African proprietary investment company, Heirs Holdings and founder of the Tony Elumelu Foundation, Mr. Tony Elumelu has increased from 20 to 50, the number of annual... Read more »

• Bank Plans Islamic Banking Window

  Daily News

  The bank's Director of Human Resources and Administration, Mr Bernard Haule, speaking at an Iftar that the bank hosted its Muslim clients in Dar es Salaam on Monday evening, said... Read more »