August 24, 2012

• Africa: Trends That Will Impact the Future of Business in Africa

  Top business leaders converged at Frost & Sullivan's second annual Growth, Innovation and Leadership (GIL) event in Cape Town yesterday to share technologies, innovations and... Read more »

August 20, 2012

• South Africa: Tech Start-Up Seeks Funding for Mobile APP [press release]

  A South-Africa-based start-up is looking for seed capital of US$50,000 to complete development of a video-focused mobile application. Read more »

• Namibia: Company Invites Investment in Mining Equipment Plant [press release]

  Finnish company, Robit Rocktools, is involved in the supply of mining equipment and intends to set up a plant to manufacture mining and drilling tools in Namibia. The products... Read more »

• Kenya: LNG Storage Facility in Mombasa Seeks U.S.$380 Million [press release]

  The government of Kenya is looking for an investor to finance the construction of a Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) jetty, storage and regasification facility in Mombasa. Read more »

• South Africa: World-Class Solutions for Global Fresh Fruit Industry [press release]

  Marketing world famous brands such as Cape and Outspan, Capespan Export (Pty) Ltd. is the premier importer and distributor of fresh fruit produce in more than 60 countries, and a... Read more »

• Kenya: The One Stop Shop for Investors in EPZs [press release]

  Established in 1990 through the Export Processing Zone Act, the Export Processing Zones Authority of Kenya (EPZA) promotes and facilitates export-oriented investment and develops... Read more »

• Kenya: Developing a Talent Pipeline for Financial and Investment Analysts in Kenya [press release]

  The Institute of Certified Securities and Investment Analysts (ICSIA) is the association of professionals in Kenya's financial and capital markets industries. Read more »

• South Africa: Doing Business in South Africa? You Need to Understand B-BBEE [press release]

  If you are doing business in South Africa, either as a joint venture partner, an external company registering your business interests in South Africa, or by the setting up of a... Read more »

• Kenya: Promoting Investment Groups in Kenya [press release]

  The Kenya Association of Investment Groups (KAIG) is a non-profit making organisation registered under the Societies Act. It is the umbrella body association for all investment... Read more »

• South Africa: On Track to Expansion [interview]

  South African logistics group, Transnet, has an ambitious R300bn infrastructure development plan that will significantly reduce the cost of doing business in South Africa and the... Read more »

• Africa: The Challenges and Opportunities in Africa's Aviation Industry [press release]

  Aviation in Africa is growing and today accounts for 3% of the world's air traffic. Read more »

• Southern Africa: Servicing the Marine Industry in Region [press release]

  Marine services provider, SMIT Amandla Marine, has a record of accomplishment in Southern Africa that is without comparison. Utilising specialist human and hardware resources, the... Read more »

• Kenya: Kenya's One-Stop for Corporate and Leisure Golfing Events [press release]

  NESIA Investment Limited is a corporate and leisure golfing events company based in Nairobi, Kenya. The company specialises in planning, marketing and managing of corporate and... Read more »

• Africa: Frontier Market Intelligence - Network Supports Business Leads and Deal Flow

  Frontier Market Intelligence Ltd, a UK-registered company, recently acquired leading South African digital publishing company Global Africa Network and has launched a... Read more »

August 17, 2012

• Namibia: Partner Sought for Country's IP Network Project [document]

  The US$6.5m project seeks to upgrade the government IP network. The project is currently in the concept phase and all design and implementation solutions are immediately available.... Read more »

• Africa: Private Sector Key to Continent's Infrastructure Development [analysis]

  Infrastructure investment is costly, long-term and characterised by internal and cross-border market regulations. Whilst governments are the leading financiers of infrastructure... Read more »

August 7, 2012

• West Africa: Summit to Focus On Mining Sector in West and Central Africa

  Operators in Africa's mining sector will convene in Ghana from 11-12 September for the 5th West & Central Africa Mining Summit 2012 to tackle the challenges and opportunities... Read more »

August 5, 2012

• Namibia: Diamond Miner Seeks Financing for Equipment

  Namibian company, Desmet Investments cc, is contracted by Namibia De Beers to operate its license areas in southern Namibia. The company, which will prospect and mine diamonds in... Read more »

• Ghana: LPG Tank Farm Project Seeks U.S.$50 Million From Investors

  Liquefied Petroleum Gas supplier in Ghana is looking for investors for a joint partnership to construct an LPG tank farm and loading gantry at Takoradi. Read more »

July 31, 2012

• Ghana: Ghana Renews Efforts to Tackle Housing Deficit

  The government of Ghana is placing renewed attention on tackling the housing deficit, with an emphasis on private sector investment, better urban planning and more low-cost homes.... Read more »

• South Africa: SA in Need of Major Internal Broadband Infrastructure Rollout [analysis]

  South Africa has access to some of the fastest and most networked undersea fibre optic cabling linking the country to Europe, Asia and beyond. Unfortunately, the on land and inland... Read more »

July 30, 2012

• South Africa: Boundless SA Boasts Success

  Boundless Southern Africa has enjoyed much success in promoting investments in Transfrontier Conservation Areas (TFCAs). Two particular success stories include the redevelopment of... Read more »

July 25, 2012

• Ghana: Funding Required for Ghana's Rail Rehabilitation Project

  The project entails rehabilitating the existing western, eastern and central rail lines. The western line is linked to the Takoradi Port whilst the eastern line is linked to the... Read more »

July 24, 2012

• Africa: Signage Manufacturer Seeks Expansion Capital From Investors

  Standard Sign Uganda Ltd. is a successful manufacturer of various signs, banners and fabricated metal and plastic signage. The company is seeking a foreign partner for expansion of... Read more »

July 20, 2012

• Ghana: Ghana Seeks Private Companies to Build Road

  The ministry of roads and highways in Ghana is seeking a partner to construct and upgrade Elubo-Asemkrom-Enchi road on the western corridor. The 88.1 kms has two distinct sections,... Read more »